A number of visa facilitations were adopted by UAE for the visitors, residents, families and people who are overstaying their visa. The Cabinet chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and ruler of Dubai have approved the new rules. This is expected to cater to a wider segment of the society.
see also: UAE cabinet approves new rules for jobs and visa
The most important change is a new legislative package which includes a review of the current residency system to allow a two year extension of the residency period for the dependants of their parents after finishing their university studies.
Transit Visa
With only a fee of Dh50, one can extend transit Visa up to 96 hours
Passport controller hall across UAE airports will have a number of express counters from where transit visas can be obtained.
A new decision has been approved to exempt transit passengers from all entry fees for the first 48 hours.
Here are the other major UAE Cabinet Decisions
Visa for overstayed job seekers
Cabinet would let people overstaying their visa a chance to leave the country voluntarily without a “no entry” passport stamp.
If you wish to work in the country but have overstayed your visa, you can get a new six month visa.
If you are an illegal UAE immigrant you will have the chance to leave voluntarily with a “no entry” stamp for two years given that they provide a valid return ticket.
To make things easier for people who wishes to adjust or renew their visa, they can now do so for a fee without having to leave and re enter the country.
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