New UAE Visa Reforms 2022: 5 years Green Visa, 10 years Golden Visa, Longer Grace Periods; More Benefits For Family Members, Visitors.
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New UAE Visa Reforms 2022: More Benefits For Family Members, Visitors.
Can residents stay in the country for up to six months after visa cancellation?
UAE residents can now sponsor children up to the age of 25 years, with no age limit for unmarried daughters. Previously, the age limit for sponsoring children was 18 years.
Under new residence types introduced by the Emirates on Monday, residents can now also avail of longer flexible grace periods that allow them to stay in the country for up to six months after the cancellation or expiry of their residence permit. However, it is not immediately clear whether this applies to all visa types.
This comes as the Cabinet announced a slew of visa reforms under a new residency scheme. The initiatives – ranging from a five-year Green Visa to the introduction of new categories under the 10-year Golden Visa, among others – offer several benefits to facilitate the residency of family members in the country.
Benefits for family members
Under the new system, residents can easily issue residence permits for family members, including spouse and children.
Children of determination are granted a residence permit, regardless of their age.
Green Residence visa holders are allowed to issue residence permits for their first-degree relatives.
In all cases, the residency of family members shall be the validity duration as the original residence holder.
Meanwhile, the amendments also allow Golden Residence holders to sponsor family members, including spouse and children, regardless of their age.
Furthermore, they can sponsor support services (domestic workers) without limiting their number.
There is also no restriction related to the maximum duration of stay outside the UAE in order to keep the Golden Residence valid.

UAE Green Visa: 5-Year Residency Scheme Announced.
The scheme offers longer flexible grace periods that reach up to six months to stay in the country
The UAE has announced new 5-years residence tracks to attract talents, skilled professionals, freelancers, investors and entrepreneurs. The scheme offers longer flexible grace periods that reach up to six months to stay in the country after the residence permit is cancelled or expired.
First on the list is Skilled employees
This offers a 5-year residency for skilled employees, without sponsor or employer.
The applicants should have a valid employment contract, and should be classified in the first, second or third occupational level as per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
The minimum educational level must be a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and the salary should not be less than Dh15,000.
Next on the list is Freelancers, self-employed individuals
In line with the growing importance of flexible work models, this track provides five-year residency for freelancers and self-employed individuals without requiring a sponsor or employer in the UAE.
It requires obtaining a freelance/self-employment permit from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. The minimum educational level should be bachelor’s degree or specialised diploma. The annual income from self-employment for the previous two years should not be less than Dh360,000.
Last But not least on the list are Investors or partners
This residence is introduced to encourage investment. It provides 5-year residency for investors establishing or participating in commercial activities. It replaces the previous residence that was valid for two years only.
Requirements include approval of the investment and proof of investment. If the investor (partner) has more than one licence, the total invested capital will be calculated. Approval of the competent local authorities is mandatory.

UAE Adopts New Entry Visa, Residency Scheme.
The law aims to strengthen the UAE position as an ideal destination to live, work, and invest
The UAE has announced new types of entry visas and residence permits, and expanded its long-term residency scheme called Golden Visas.
The new entry and residence scheme offers “unprecedented benefits”, according to the UAE Government Media Office.
This came as the UAE Cabinet, headed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved the executive regulations of the Federal Decree-Law on Entry and Residence of Foreigners.
The law aims to strengthen the UAE position as an ideal destination to live, work, and invest.
The executive regulations provide comprehensive information on the types and conditions of entry visas and residence permits.
The executive regulations shall come into force after 90 days from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

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