Can residents stay in the country for up to six months after visa cancellation?
Can residents stay in the country for up to six months after visa cancellation?
The amendments simplify the eligibility criteria and expand the categories of beneficiaries
For the first time, the latest scheme does not require a host or sponsor
The scheme offers longer flexible grace periods that reach up to six months to stay in the country
The law aims to strengthen the UAE position as an ideal destination to live, work, and invest
The rules have been updated as part of the new Entry and Residence Scheme
Tourists who arrived in the country before the crisis will also be able to stay without being subject to fines
Residents no longer need to go through separate processes for visa and Emirates ID application
Previously, a visa page photocopy was mandatory for most transactions in the public and private sectors
Pink-coloured visa sticker on passports earlier served as primary residency document