Jeddah: The United Arab Emirates has announced major changes to its visa system. The country has made major improvements to its residency system, introducing new five-year permits called the Green Visa. The system will offer longer, flexible grace periods that reach up to six months to stay in the country after the residence permit is cancelled or expired. One of the biggest overhauls of the UAE visa system, the 10 types of visa is a “step that supports the country’s competitiveness in the tourism, economic and educational sectors”, according to state media.
The cheering news for Indians including a large number of Telangana NRIs who are living with their families that they can sponsor their unmarried sons until the age of 25, rather than 18, and unmarried daughters regardless of their age. The standard employment visa period which is two years remains unchanged.
