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UAE: 5-Year Multi-Entry Tourist Visas Announced For All Nationalities

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March 22, 2021

The UAE has approved a new remote work visa to enable employees from all over the world to live and work in the country for one year in addition to a multiple-entry tourist visa for all nationalities. Tourist Visas

The new resolutions are among several initiatives approved by the cabinet during a meeting. The meeting was chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Sunday to position the UAE as an ideal work and tourist destination.

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Tourist Visas

Sheikh Mohammed tweeted, “During a cabinet meeting I chaired, we approved a new Remote Work Visa that enables employees from all over the world to live and work remotely from the UAE even if their companies are based in another country.” Tourist Visas

He added, “We also approved a multiple entry tourist visa for all nationalities. This is to strengthen the UAE’s status as a global economic capital.”

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Sheikh Mohammed reaffirmed that the government continue developing flexible programmes and initiatives. This is to place the UAE as one of the world’s best governments to provide services. It is also to offer the best quality of life for citizens and residents.

He noted, “We are working with clear objectives to boost our economic status globally. It is also to provide the best quality of life to our citizens and residents. Our journey of development endures.” Tourist Visas

Remote Work Visa

With aims to attract talents and expertise from all over the world, the UAE cabinet approved a new Remote Work Visas scheme. This is to enable employees from all over the world to work remotely from the UAE.

The one-year visa allows foreigners to enter the UAE under self-sponsorship. They will be expected to work in line with terms and conditions issued with the visa.

The major step, considered first of its kind in the region, aims to boost the competitiveness of the UAE’s tourism sector and support the national economy. It provides the opportunity for entrepreneurs and talents to innovate in the UAE’s safe and attractive business environment, with access to all the necessary services including world-class utilities and telecoms.