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IMPACT – MEDIUM
What is the change? The United Arab Emirates has implemented key visa reforms.
What does the change mean? Under rules that took effect in October, visitors are allowed to extend visit visas without leaving the UAE, children of foreign workers are eligible for visas after completing university or secondary school, and widows and divorced women may receive one-year residence permits from the time of their divorce or the death of their husband.
Background: The changes were announced earlier this year and took effect Oct. 21. In each case, the changes ease processes for foreign nationals who, under old rules, would have been required to leave the UAE. Key changes:
Analysis & Comments: The changes are designed to ease visa and residence processes and will benefit visitors to the UAE, students and women who are divorced or widowed.
Source: Deloitte LLP. Deloitte LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC303675 and its registered office at 1 New Street Square, London EC4A 3HQ, United Kingdom.
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