Month: April 2022

The UAE has announced substantial amendments to its Golden Visa scheme. The amendments simplify the eligibility criteria and expand the categories of beneficiaries. Holders of the coveted visa can stay outside the UAE for as long as they need, without it affecting their residence. Previously, residents who stayed outside the UAE for six months or more lost […]

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 […]

No UAE visa stamping on passports: New process to reduce time, efforts to get Emirates ID Starting today, April 11, UAE residents’ Emirates ID will serve as their residency document. It replaces residency visa stickers that are stamped on to passports. For residency applications — new or renewal — made from tomorrow, residents won’t need […]