The United Arab Emirates has announced amendments and additions to the UAE’s entry visa regulations.
Key Changes
- The updated rules introduce four new visit visa categories aimed at specialists in artificial intelligence, entertainment, events, cruise ships, and leisure boating.
- A new humanitarian residence permit has been launched, valid for one year and extendable based on specific conditions and at the authority’s discretion.
- Widows and divorcees of foreign nationals are now eligible for a one-year residence permit, which may be renewed for a similar duration subject to defined criteria.
- The revised regulations also allow residents to sponsor friends or relatives up to the third degree under a visit visa, with eligibility determined by the sponsor’s income level.
- The business exploration visa now requires proof of financial solvency, ownership of a stake in an overseas company, or documented professional practice.
The regulations also provide structured schedules outlining the permitted stay durations for each visa type, along with clear guidelines for renewals and extensions.
Erickson Insights & Analysis
Erickson Immigration Group will continue monitoring developments and sharing updates as more news is available. Please contact your employer or EIG attorney if you have questions about anything we’re reporting above or if you have case-specific questions.