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The Emirati government has announced that a new Green Visa is available to foreign nationals seeking residency in the country.
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Additional Information: The Emirati government further explained that the Green Visa will be a continuation of its existing visas schemes and work alongside the golden and tourist visas. The government has not provided additional information on eligibility requirements or application guidelines.
BAL Analysis: The new Green Visa will allow foreign nationals the ability to enter the country without an employer sponsorship. More details on how the system will work should be announced in the coming weeks. BAL will continue to monitor Green Visa developments and will provide more information as it becomes available.
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The Emirati government recently announced that it has opened tourist visa applications to fully vaccinated individuals from all countries.
Additional Information: To be eligible for tourist visas, individuals must have received a World Health Organization approved vaccine. Individuals may register their vaccination certificates through the Al Hosn application or ICA platform to receive additional benefits.
BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
Authorities recently announced that passengers from 70 countries do not need to apply for visitor visas before traveling to Abu Dhabi.
Additional Information: Indian citizens are now eligible to apply for a visa upon arrival in Abu Dhabi if they have a passport with at least 6 months of validity and a U.S. visitor visa, U.S. green card or hold U.K. or EU residency that is valid for at least 6 months. All pre-arranged entry visas, including new residence visas, that were issued before March 17, 2020, have now been canceled.
The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) recently announced that valid residency visa holders traveling from restricted countries must apply for pre-entry approval.
Additional Information: Travelers must have a negative COVID-19 test certificate with QR code linked to the original results. The test must have been conducted within 48 hours of departure at an approved laboratory. Pre-entry approval is mandatory is mandatory to return to any airport in the UAE besides Dubai. More information for Dubai’s entry requirements can be found here.
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The United Arab Emirates updated its travel requirements for individuals arriving from India and five other countries.
Additional Information: All other individuals who have been in one of the aforementioned countries within 14 days of intended arrival are barred from entering Dubai. Only PCR tests from certified labs that issue QR codes linking to the original results will be accepted.
The United Arab Emirates extended its travel ban for passenger flights from India until at least Aug. 7.
Additional Information: Individuals who are traveling from or have transited through Bangladesh, Pakistan or Sri Lanka within 14 days of intended arrival are also barred from entering the country until at least Aug. 7.
BAL Analysis: Passenger flights from India have been suspended since April 24. Those with urgent travel needs should work closely with their immigration provider to discuss the best available options. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
The United Arab Emirates’ National Program for Coders announced it would start accepting Golden Visa applications from computer programming entrepreneurs and start-ups.
Additional Information: The new announcement coincides with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s directive to attract 100,000 computer coders and establish 1,000 major digital companies in the UAE over the next five years. More information about the Golden Visa can be found here.
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The United Arab Emirates extended its travel ban for passenger flights from India until at least July 21.
Additional Information: Individuals who are traveling from or have transited through Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka within 14 days of intended arrival are also barred from entering the country until at least July 21.
The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) has started transitioning to a new version of the Emirates Identity Card as of June 10.
Additional Information: Utilizing a QR code within the app, data generated from the code is pulled directly from the ICA’s database, which allows service authorities the ability to verify residents’ identity when the printed card is not available.
BAL Analysis: Foreign nationals needing to renew their Emirates Identity Card will need to download the ICA UAE Smart app in order to access the electronic version of the ID.
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The United Arab Emirates has extended its travel ban for passenger flights from India until at least July 6.
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