The Cabinet, headed by Mohammed bin Rashid, approves the executive regulations for the law on entry and residence of foreigners

The Cabinet, headed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, has approved the executive regulations of the Federal Decree Law Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners, which aims to enhance the UAE’s position as an ideal destination for living, working and investing, and supporting the process of sustainable economic growth. By attracting and retaining qualified talents and competencies from all over the world.

The executive regulations provide adequate information on the types and conditions of entry and residence visas, and the general provisions for the entry and residence of foreigners in the country, and reflect the radical development witnessed by the newly developed system of entry and residence visas with the aim of facilitating procedures, supporting the labor market, raising its competitiveness and flexibility, and enhancing a sense of stability and community security.

The golden

residency, which is granted to several categories, namely investors, entrepreneurs, brilliant talents, scientists, specialists, early students, graduates, humanitarian pioneers and the first line of defense for a period of 10 years, witnessed a large set of amendments that came with the aim of facilitating requirements and expanding the categories of beneficiaries. 

It also included new advantages for holders of golden residency, the most important of which is the abolition of the requirement not to be absent from the state to retain the golden residency, the abolition of the maximum number of support service workers that can be recruited, and benefits for family members that allow them to remain in the country for the duration of their stay in the event of the death of the breadwinner who obtained the golden residency.

The Golden Residency for Scientists 

is granted to scientists and researchers with high achievements and influence in their field based on a recommendation or approval from the Emirates Scientists Council and according to the most important conditions, the most important of which is that he holds a master’s or doctorate in one of the disciplines of engineering, technology, life sciences and natural sciences from the best universities in the world according to the approved international classifications and to be Has certified research achievements or has achievements in building the research and development sector inside and outside the country.

Golden Residency for Professionals 

This path has been expanded to attract skilled workers with educational qualifications and professional experience in all disciplines in the fields of medicine, engineering, technology, science, education, law, culture and sociology, provided that a set of conditions are met, including obtaining a work permit in the country under a valid work contract, and that Person of the skilled labor category (the first or second professional level according to the professional classification approved by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, which is in line with the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) issued by the International Labor Organization), and the minimum educational level must be a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, and the salary should not be less Monthly for thirty thousand UAE dirhams or its equivalent in foreign currencies.

The golden residency for outstanding talents

is granted to outstanding exceptional talents in important fields for the country on the basis of talent only and does not require a work contract in the country and does not require a minimum educational qualification, monthly salary or professional level.

Golden Residency is granted to talents based on the recommendation or approval of federal or local government agencies, and includes talents in the fields of culture, art, sports, digital technology, inventors, innovators and other areas of strategic importance.

Real estate investment

The most important facilities in the golden residency for investors in the real estate sector came upon full ownership of a property with a value of no less than 2 million dirhams, where an advantage was created that enabled the investor to obtain the golden residency when buying the property with a loan from a local (specified) bank, and an advantage was also created Others enable the investor to obtain the golden residency when purchasing one or more properties off-plan with a value of no less than 2 million dirhams from approved local companies. 

Entrepreneurship 

The Executive Regulations set flexible and comprehensive requirements for obtaining a golden residency in the category of entrepreneurs, which is that a person has ownership or partnership in a pilot project registered in the country in the category of small and medium enterprises and achieves annual revenues of not less than one million dirhams. 

Also, obtaining approval for a pilot project idea from an approved business incubator, the Ministry of Economy or the competent local authorities is sufficient to obtain the golden residency.

The golden residency is also granted if the person is a founder (of the founders) of a previous pioneering project (projects) that was sold with a total value of not less than seven million dirhams, and the approval of the Ministry of Economy or the competent local authorities is required for projects or ideas.

Golden residency for first students and graduates 

This path has been expanded to attract distinguished graduates (new graduates) from the best universities in the country and the top 100 universities in the world to start their practical and professional careers in the country according to special requirements for the cumulative average, the year of graduation and the university classification.

A new generation of residency with great benefits and facilities,

and the residency permit system has witnessed qualitative updates, the most important of which is the introduction of the green residency for a period of 5 years to attract investors, entrepreneurs, high-level skilled labor and self-employment, granting greater benefits to the recruitment of family members residing in the country, and flexible grace periods of up to 6 months After the expiry or cancellation of residency in a way that enhances the feeling of security and stability for the resident, in addition to simplifying the requirements and requirements for obtaining residency permits of all kinds.

Green residency for a skilled worker 

A new track dedicated to skilled workers that provides a 5-year renewable residency without a guarantor or an employer with simple requirements that include obtaining a work permit in the country under a valid work contract, and that the person is a skilled worker (first or second professional level or The third, according to the professional classification approved by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.

This category requires that the minimum educational level be a bachelor's degree or its equivalent, and the monthly salary should not be less than 15 thousand dirhams.

Through this path, residency has been separated from work to facilitate the transfer of skilled workers and enhance the flexibility of the labor market.

Green residency for self-employment and to

encourage flexible work patterns, a new track dedicated to self-employment has been developed that provides residency for a period of 5 years, renewable, without a guarantor or an employer, with simple requirements to obtain a self-employment permit from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, provided that the minimum educational level is a bachelor’s degree or Specialized diploma or its equivalent, and the annual income from self-employment for the previous two years should not be less than (360,000) dirhams, or the applicant for this residence must prove his financial solvency throughout his stay in the country.

Green residency for the investor or partner, 

and in the context of unprecedented updates to enhance the investment environment in the country, the green residency for the investor or partner in a commercial activity without a guarantor has been introduced for a period of 5 years, subject to renewal, to replace the previous two-year residency of the investor, with simpler requirements and greater benefits.

Thus, the investor’s green residency becomes the basic residency when opening a commercial activity or participating in it after fulfilling simple requirements that include approval of the investment and proving the value of the investment or partnership. The approval of the competent local authorities and the licensing of the applicant to practice the activity.

New benefits for the residence of family members

The newly developed system provides a large package of benefits for family members, whereby a foreigner residing in the country may easily and easily bring in his family members, including the husband and children.

The age of sons has been raised to 25 years, from 18 years only, in addition to unmarried daughters, regardless of age. Sons of people of determination are granted residence permits with their families, regardless of age.

Additional benefits have also been introduced for a foreigner who obtained a green residency permit to bring in his first-degree relatives, and in all cases the residency of family members shall be for the duration of the residence of the head of the family.

An updated system for entry visas 

The newly developed system of entry visas provides new and multiple purposes and options for those wishing to visit the country. All visas are available for one or more trips, a renewable 60-day entry validity, and an easy application mechanism within a unified platform.

Job exploration visa

This visa was created with the aim of facilitating the entry of skills and competencies to explore job opportunities available in the country and without a guarantor or host within the country. It is also granted to graduates of the top 500 universities in the world (according to approved international classifications), provided that no more than two years have passed since the person’s graduation, and that the minimum educational level is a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.

Exploration of Investment Opportunities and Business Opportunities

Visa This new visa aims to facilitate the entry of investors to explore investment opportunities, and it gives investors and entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn about business establishment requirements within simple procedures and without a guarantor or host within the country.

Tourist visa

This category is one of the most widely used visas. In addition to the regular tourist visa that is granted for the visit, and the guarantor/host is one of the establishments working in the field of tourism in the country, a multiple-entry tourist visa for five years and without a guarantor has also been offered, enabling the beneficiary to stay in the country Up to 90 continuous days, and it may be extended for a similar period, provided that the entire period of stay does not exceed 180 days in one year, except in exceptional cases.

This visa requires proof of having a bank balance of $4,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency during the last six months prior to submitting the application.

Visit visa for a relative or friend

Previously, this visa was available if the visitor was a relative of the foreigner and on the sponsorship of the foreigner, or if the visitor was a friend of a citizen. Host in the country.

Work assignment completion

visa This visa is intended to accomplish a temporary work assignment or to work on probation for a temporary period of time, so that the guarantor is the employer in the country, and only requires the submission of a temporary work contract or a letter from the employer and proof of health fitness for work.

Study, training or qualification

In this visa, the guarantor is one of the universities, institutes, educational or research institutions licensed in the country, and the guarantor can be a governmental or private entity for the purposes of training and qualification for a temporary period of time.

The visa covers vocational training or work during the study period, and only a letter from the authority is required, including the study or training program and its duration.

The provisions of the Executive Regulations of the Federal Decree-Law regarding the entry and residence of foreigners shall come into force after ninety (90) days from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

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