Some major changes in the UAE Visa Policies and rules.The Cabinet approved a new legislative package.
If you are a foreigner or expat living currently in UAE,
or if you want to get a visa to visit, study or work in UAE, this
article might bring a bundle of good news for you. First of all, you
should know that UAE government has recently declared some major changes
in UAE visa policy in the month June 2018. In the meeting with his
cabinet, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Makhtoum has decided to bring
some reforms in visa rules and policy. These simplified changes will
attract the business community, workers and students to UAE as a
competitive and better place to live, study or work.
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Some major changes in the visa
policy and rules is listed below. Here, these points will lead you to a
better comprehension of these new reforms. We have made it easier for
audience to read and understand it easily.
* NO NEED TO LEAVE AND RE-ENTER FOR VISA ADJUSTMENT.
One of the good news for those working in private sector is that they
would not leave and re-enter the country for their visa adjustment.
These individuals can change their visa status or adjust it being in UAE
with a fee. Before this, those workers would have to re-enter the
country in order to renew the visa. It used to cost the burden over the
recruiters and workers. So, these new reforms have simplified this
process.
* NEW 6 MONTHS VISA EXTENSION
According to this news, workers who have overstayed in UAE can get a six
month visa if they want to keep working in UAE. This change will surely
attract the workers and will good opportunities. Workers who wish to
continue their visa despite their overstayed can get this visa offer.
* STUDENTS 2 YEARS EXTENSION
Students who are currently studying in UAE can get two (2) years
extension visa when their studies are completed. This change will apply
on those who are sponsored by their parents to study in UAE.
* A RELIEF FOR ILLEGAL WORKERS
Authorities have declared a kind of relief for those who
are living illegally in UAE. Those persons can voluntarily leave the
country with a "no entry" stamp for two years. For this purpose, they
will have to show their return ticket.
* TRANSIT PASSENGERS IN UAE
Passengers who are on a transit stay can have a free visa for 48 hours
during their stay. However, a 96 hours visa will be offered also only at
the 50 Darhams fee. This change in policy will attract the tourist to
the world first class tourist spots.
* ANNOUNCEMENT FOR BUSINESS COMMUNITY
UAE cabinet has also decided to end the mandatory bank
guarantee. Instead of this, a low cost insurance scheme is introduced
for the relief of company. With this announcement, recruiters will find a
great relief in their recruiting process.
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So,
these are the major reforms and changes in UAE visa policy which is
recently introduced by UAE cabinet under the presidence of Sheikh
Mohammed Bin Rashid Al- Makhtoum. Such changes will bring more
opportunities for workers and a relief for recruiters. It will have a
great positive impact on the UAE economical position and as a
competitive market in the world.
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