Dubai (Special Report)
The UAE has announced new visa reforms, including two new types of visas and an extension in the event of visa expiration. Announcing the new measures, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Sani bin Ahmed Al Zayudi said a green visa and a federal freelance permit were being issued. Holders of green visas will not need to take sponsorship from any company and will be able to sponsor parents and children up to the age of 25. In addition, changes are being made to short-term and freelance visas. The UAE has also relaxed the stay period for widows and divorced women. According to the Minister of State, such women who have lost their husbands can now stay for one year instead of 30 days. Visa concessions have been announced for students. Students who are 15 years of age or older and wish to work in the UAE will be issued a visa in the relevant field so that they can apply in that field. To gain experience. In the case of expiration of visa in the UAE, 30 days were given for leaving the country, which has now been increased to 90 to 180 days. According to the Minister of State, these reforms are part of the steps taken on the occasion of the 50th National Day of the UAE, which aims to increase the number of people so that they can contribute to the stabilization of the country’s economy through their experience and skills. ۔ He said the demand for doctors and medical staff had increased worldwide during the epidemic. Demand for this speciality has grown significantly as a result of recent corporate scandals in the UAE.
