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Monday 18 June 2018

Latest Changes in UAE Visa Policies 2018 | UAE Employment

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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