DUBAI - Major changes in the visa policy

DUBAI (Reuters) - Major changes in the visa policy

That which comes into effect toda, will benefit not only expatriates but also the local economy, sources said.
As of October 21, comprehensive changes are being made to visa regulations in the United Arab Emirates, which include extending visitor visas and visas for women.

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship confirmed last week that it will begin extending the residency visa for widows, divorced women and their children for one year without a sponsor. Residence visas will also be renewed for students under parental care.
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For foreigners in the UAE who have valid entry permits, they will receive a 30-day extension without leaving the country at a cost of AED 600. The extension can only be granted twice, regardless of the basic duration of the original visa.

Sources in the tourism industry, as well as those specializing in talent and human resources, welcomed the decisions, noting that they enable foreigners, including visitors who have come to the UAE to work, to extend their stay comfortably in the UAE.
As more visitors stay longer, local businesses can benefit from rising consumer spending. At the same time, visiting families of expatriate workers will be able to spend more time with their loved ones in the country.
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"The UAE is already a very attractive destination for tourism conferences and exhibitions," said Harish Bhatia, Regional Director, Middle East and Africa, Korn Ferry, a talent consultancy. "The added flexibility that allows visitors to stay longer will further enhance the UAE's standing. As an optional destination.
It also gives the large expatriate labor force an opportunity to bring its extended family for longer periods. This is a strategic step in the positive direction to strengthen the economy and further strengthen its position as one of the best cities and countries in the world, "Bhatia added.
A large proportion of the workforce in the UAE are expatriates, and many professionals who have moved to the UAE to work have left their families in their home countries.
"People who extend their tourist visas for various reasons will spend more money locally on hotel and retail accommodation, which will also contribute to the economy as well as the fees charged for these concessions," said Brigitte Panjara, general manager of travel for honor travel services. .
"The new visa policy will benefit women who have been divorced and widowed to stay longer and arrange their lives again, where they will be granted a one-year visa and will benefit students who are cared for by their parents ... and [they] can study locally in the UAE

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Which in turn will benefit colleges and [other schools].

During the first six months of the year, at least 8.1 million tourists visited Dubai alone, up from 8.06 million in the same period in 2017. Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom remained the emirate's largest source of visitor visits.
Indian visitors during the same period were more than 1 million, registering a 3 per cent increase over the previous year.
What changes visa entry into force today?
For widows and divorced women:
The government will grant a one-year residence visa without the need for a sponsor starting from the date of death or divorce.
The supplement also covers the children of applicants who live in the United Arab Emirates. Those who do not have children can benefit from the extension.
Fees: AED 100 for one year residence visa; AED 100 for cancellation of the previous visa
Some caveats should be considered:
The extension request shall be subject to the conditions and regulations. For example, the applicant must have a residence visa sponsored by the deceased or former spouse at the time of death or divorce.

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The residence visa must be valid at the time of death or divorce, and the period of residence of the children shall not exceed the period of the mother.
There should also be evidence that the woman was divorced or widowed, and that she had a residence and financial ability to support the family.
For visitors and tourists:
Visitors and tourists can apply for a new visa after the first visa is completed without having to leave the country.
Expatriates living in the GCC and accompanying Gulf nationals are not eligible.
The price does not include special entry permits and special entry visas for 96 hours.
Each extension will be for 30 days. The extension can be used for 30 days only twice.
Fees: AED 600 per renewal; fine of AED 100 per day for violators which will enter into force ten days after the expiry of the visa
For students:
Children who are sponsored by parents after completing their university or secondary education, or those who are 18 years of age, will receive a one-year residence visa that can be renewed for another