The UAE has launched two new visa categories: a remote work visa, and a five-year multiple-entry tourist visa. The one-year (renewable) remote work visa enables professionals of any nationality to live and work remotely from the UAE even though their… Read more »
On June 13, 2018, the government announced significant changes to the immigration and foreign labour systems of the UAE. The changes will affect current and future foreign national employees and their employers. What are the changes? Among the changes announced… Read more »
Effective immediately, foreign nationals employed in Abu Dhabi who wish to sponsor family members for initial or renewal dependent residence permits must submit a Tawtheeq (a residential lease registered in Abu Dhabi) In support of the application. Employees who… Read more »
Effective December 25, all immigration applications for dependent family members in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) must be submitted via “E-Vision”, a new online application system. Manual applications will no longer be accepted. Previously, family members had to apply for… Read more »
National’s eligible for a 30-day visa on arrival has been recalculated by the United Arab Emirates. Previously, the 30-day visa on arrival would reset if the foreign national exited the UAE. Effective immediately, the 30-day visa on arrival is only… Read more »
Dependent visas and renewal applications submitted in Dubai may face delays as they are required to be filed online using the e-Vision portal. The General Directorate of Residence in Foreign Affairs in Dubai is enforcing applications to be submitted via… Read more »
Effective immediately, family members of principal residence visa holders can no longer apply to have their family residence visas put “on hold” if the principal changes employer and needs to apply for a new visa. Previously, when a principal residence… Read more »
The Dubai Health Authority announced that as of June 30, 2016 employers in Dubai must provide health insurance coverage to all residents and visitors. Employers will be required to supply, at the least, standard coverage. In addition, dependents must also… Read more »
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) issued a health insurance law in 2013 requiring all citizens and foreign nationals residing in Dubai and the free zones to be covered by a health insurance plan. The mandatory health insurance law was implemented… Read more »
Immigration authorities in the United Arab Emirates are now permitting foreign nationals to first enter the country using short-stay visit visas, submit work permit applications and if approved, receive their work permits without having to leave the country. This process… Read more »
