Immigration update: UAE long-term visa scheme

The UAE cabinet has now approved long-term residence visas for investors, entrepreneurs, key professionals and outstanding students. They will be made available in the early part of 2019.

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UAE: Long-term visa scheme
Current residence visas for the UAE are valid for up to three years. The UAE cabinet has now approved long-term residence visas for investors, entrepreneurs, key professionals and outstanding students. They will be made available in the early part of 2019.Further details on eligibility requirements can be found here.Key considerationsEach category will have strict qualification criteria, and employers and individuals are advised to review these now in preparation for implementation. As the scheme will not be fully implemented until 2019, employers and individuals should keep an eye out for further updates. We will continue to provide information.This summary was prepared using information obtained from Peregrine Immigration Management.Disclaimer: The above information is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any further inquiries regarding the applicability of this information, please contact Crown World Mobility’s Regional Immigration Manager, EMEA, Michele Giordani.Crown World Mobility tracks policy in changes in over 120 countries, so you don’t have to! Find out more.

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