27/09/2022
UAE Golden Visa, Green Visa, job visa, entry permits launch today: Everything you need to know and how to apply
The long-term visas are being granted to investors, entrepreneurs, startup owners, exceptional talents, scientists, professionals in various fields, outstanding students and graduates, humanitarian pioneers, and frontline heroes.
The benefits of the long-term visas will extend to immediate family members. Children can be sponsored by the Golden Visa or Green Residence visa holder until the age of 25- an increase from the previous rule of 18 years - with no age limit for unmarried daughters. Children of determination are granted a residence permit, regardless of their age.
The five-year UAE Green Residence visa - which targets exceptional talent, skilled professionals, freelancers, self-employed residents, investors, and entrepreneurs - replaces its previous two-year version.
Long-term visas for the UAE - including the 10-year Golden Residence Visa and the 5-year Green Residence Visa - as well as long-term permits to enter and stay in the country have become a lot more accessible for residents and visitors as of today. 5th September 2022.
Furthermore, the restriction related to the maximum duration of stay outside the UAE in order to keep the Golden Residence valid has been removed.