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Sheikh Mohammed announces new job, visa rules in UAE

Major changes ahead as the UAE government revamped its rules for foreign workers.

This, as the Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has adopted a number of strategic decisions with regards to foreign workers’ insurance in the private sector, as well as a legislative package of visa facilitations, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.

The Cabinet also adopted a number of visa facilitations for visitors, residents, families and people overstaying their visa to cater for a wider segment of the society, said Khaleej Times, citing the WAM report.

Further, the Cabinet approved a new legislative package, including a review of the current residency system to allow a two-year extension of the residency period for the dependents of their parents after finishing their university studies.

A new decision has likewise been approved to exempt transit passengers from all entry fees for the first 48 hours. Transit visa can be extended for up to 96 hours for a fee of only Dh50. Obtaining transit visa will be facilitated by a number of express counter at the passport-control hall across UAE airports.

Moreover, the government moved to allow for the adjustment of a person’s visa status in the UAE without having to leave the country and re-enter the country with the aim of having this in effect around the fourth quarter of 2018.
Other decisions:

• Overstayers too can have a chance to leave the country voluntarily without a “no entry” passport stamp.
• A new 6-month visa will be introduced for job seekers who overstayed their visa but wish to work in the country. The temporary visa enhances the UAE’s position as a land of opportunities and a destination for talents and professionals.
• As for Individuals who entered the UAE illegally, they will have the chance to leave voluntarily with a “no entry” stamp for two years given that they provide a valid return ticket.

Stand by for more on this landmark development.

 

THE NUMBERS: All you need to know about new visa, job rules in UAE

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The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has revamped visa and job rules for expats, including Filipinos in the UAE.

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