«Identity and Nationality» begins to establish procedures for the granting of long residence for retirees

The Federal Authority for Identity and Nationality announced that it has started to set the executive regulations for the decision of the Council of Ministers to grant long stays for retirees, indicating that it includes foreigners who have reached the age of 55 years or above, whether their residence on the government or private sector, and they will announce the criteria and conditions for obtaining this residence immediately Adopted and approved by the concerned authorities.

The Chairman of the Federal Authority for Identity and Nationality, Ali Mohammed Al Shamsi, affirmed that the decision of the Council of Ministers to grant special privileges to persons over the age of 55 allows them long-term residence in the country, a true embodiment of the highest meanings of solidarity and solidarity with a class of dear members of society and brothers in humanity, In recognition and appreciation of their experiences and experiences.

For his part, the Director General of the Foreign Affairs and Executives Department at the Federal Authority for Identity and Nationality, Brigadier Saeed Rakan Al-Rashdi, stressed that the Authority will use all its resources and mobilize its cadres to implement the decision of the Council of Ministers to grant visa privileges to persons over the age of 55, This is done in accordance with the highest standards of efficiency, accuracy and professionalism, and will ensure the provision of superior services to the beneficiaries of them, to achieve them satisfaction and happiness.

He explained that the decision includes foreigners who have reached the age of 55 years or above, whether their residence on the government or private sector, and provides them with the option of long-term residence and the environment appropriate to invest their savings and their gains through a stable and healthy financial system and quality, pointing out that the Commission began to develop policies and procedures Which are aimed primarily at ensuring a decent life for them, spare them of need and need, and that they will announce the details of these standards and conditions as soon as they are adopted and approved by the concerned authorities.

He added that the decision came as a new link to the series of decisions adopted by the Council of Ministers since the beginning of this year, with the aim of delighting UAE residents and their visitors for various reasons, enhancing their competitiveness and attractiveness in the economic and social fields at the global level and enhancing their reputation as a home for happiness, Stressing that the new decision supports the openness of the UAE to the world, and increases the attractiveness of investment, and makes it the first destination for all wishing to live in prosperity and security and tranquility, and all of the aspirations to develop savings and investment.