The UAE has started to offer Residence Visa of up to 10 years to Immigrants. The cabinet decision was taken in November 2018. The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (FAIC) has started implementing it on February 3, 2019.
The following professionals will receive the Residence Visa -
- Science researchers
- Entrepreneurs
- Immigrants with special skills
- Investors
- Outstanding students
- Art innovators
The cabinet decision spells out the Residence Visa rules for different categories such as -
- New employment
- Residence Visa for wife
- Children under 18 years
- Student Residence Visa
- Newborn baby
- Housemaid
The widowed, divorced women and their children too can avail of this Residence Visa, as quoted by Khaleej Times. However, the death of their husband or the divorce must have taken place after they received the Sponsorship. The Visa must be valid while they submit a request to extend it. The authority charges Dh100 to extend the Residence Visa. The following documents are mandatory -
- Proof of income
- Place of residence
- Medical check-up certificates
- Health insurance card
The validity of the passport is of the utmost importance for attaining the Residence Visa. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the planned exit. Let’s have a look at the Residence Visa application process.
- The candidate must gather all required documents
- They should visit an authorized typing centre
- They have to present all the documents at the centre
- The documents are scanned
- The Immigration Department processes the application and approves
- The candidate receives an SMS confirming the same
- The Immigrant must visit the Immigration Department to get the Visa stamped
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