Since a large portion of the population is made up of expatriates, the UAE is currently experiencing a period of changes and reforms in the identity and nationality sector to support business continuity and streamline government procedures.
The UAE Cabinet recently issued a number of new decisions in this regard. The UAE is a popular travel, employment, and study destination for people from all over the world. As a result, it is necessary to organize residence and visa procedures in accordance with contemporary developments and improve the effectiveness of government operations. These new amendments will be covered in this article.
suspension of the expatriate population's residency and visa determinations
One of the most recent decisions made is the suspension of the restrictions pertaining to visitors' stays, visas, entry permits, and identity cards, which will take effect on July 11. The purpose of this move is to streamline operations and improve services for both visitors and locals.
payment of all accumulated costs
In an effort to improve the caliber of services offered to residents and expatriates, the federal authority for identification and citizenship started collecting fees on July 12th for services rendered, including residence and visa fees.
Period of renewal for GCC nations, citizens, and residents
A month has been allocated within the parameters of these changes for the renewal of residence permits for individuals, including nationals, citizens of the GCC nations, and residents who have been out of the country for less than six months.
A deadline for returning was also given to residents whose residency expired after March 1, 2020, or who had been abroad for more than six months. The federal authority for identity and citizenship will decide when to reopen airspace between the two nations after this deadline has passed.