UAE agrees long-term visa for investors, special talentThe UAE Cabinet has approved long-term visa system for investors, entrepreneurs, specialized talents and researchers in the fields of science, knowledge and outstanding students to facilitate business and create an attractive and encouraging inv More… |
UAE to set new residency visa rules from SundayUAE’s Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) will begin implementing various decisions on the extension of visas to nationals and granting of entry permits to visitors from October 21, a media report said. Brig More… |
UAE plans to grant residency to retired expatsIn a significant move, the UAE government is set to allow expatriates above 55 years of age to stay in the country after retirement for a period of five years, under a new law, said a report. The move is seen as part of the govern More… |
UAE plans to grant residency to retired expatsIn a significant move, the UAE government is set to allow expatriates above 55 years of age to stay in the country after retirement for a period of five years, under a new law, said a report. The move is seen as part of the govern More… |
Egypt to grant residency for expat property buyersEgyptian government is set to grant residency to foreign investors for one-, three- and five-year periods in return for property purchase, according to a report. The executive regulations for a law regarding granting residency for More… |
UAE to grant one-year stay for citizens of war-torn nationsCitizens of countries affected by wars and natural disasters currently living in the UAE will be granted a one-year stay permit and exempted from any imposed fines, a report said. The resolution was adopted by the UAE Cabinet during a m More… |
UAE residency move 'to help boost property sector'The UAE cabinet, presided over by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved steps that would allow for 100 per cent ownership of UAE-based businesses by foreign investors More… |
UAE cuts document request for govt servicesThe UAE Government Accelerators Team has completed eliminated the request of the four most common documents including passport, family book, Emirate ID, and residency details. The challenge idea is to eliminate the need for the mo More… |
Kuwait mulls hiking expat residency permit, visa feesKuwait's government is studying a proposal to increase charges for expatriates, particularly in terms of residency permits, family visit visas and traffic violations, said a report, citing a source. The Nat More… |
20-year expat residency cap proposed in KuwaitA Kuwaiti lawmaker has proposed a residency cap of a maximum of ten years, that can be renewed only once, for all expatriates working in the country, according to a report. The conditions imply that no foreigner can stay in Kuwait More… |