The UAE has unveiled four new visit visas, including ones for specialists in AI and cruise workers, and expanded the eligibility criteria for a host of residence permits.
Making the announcement on Monday, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) detailed that visit visas will now be open for specialists in artificial intelligence, event management and cruise ships.
It also unveiled that humanitarian permits and residence permits for widows or divorcees outside the UAE will be valid for a year, and eligible for one-year extensions following approvals.
The visit visas for a friend or relative will allow residents to step in as sponsor if they meet the income criteria. Meanwhile, the authority said business exploration visas will require financial solvency to establish a company, ownership of a share in an existing company outside the country, or proven professional practice.
Additionally, the truck driver visa will require the presence of a sponsor, as well as health and financial guarantees.
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security announces new amendments and additions to entry visa regulations pic.twitter.com/YAXxLI4XZF
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