Citizens from 115 countries still have to obtain a visa before entering the UAE
The state-of-the-art facility will allow customers to obtain medical fitness results within 30 minutes
The new advanced visa system will come into effect starting October 3
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) has launched a new Mobile Visa Screening Clinic that can visit employees at workplaces across the UAE capital
Expats – both men and women – can sponsor their family members if they earn a monthly salary of Dhs4,000 or Dhs3,000 plus accommodation
The UAE has started handing out five and 10-year residency visas to select expats this year
The move will see permanent residency granted to “exceptional” professionals
Long term visas will be granted to investors, entrepreneurs, specialists in the medical, scientific, research and technical fields and outstanding students
The new rules will see visitor and tourist visas extended for up to 60 days
The country previously announced plans to introduce a 10-year visa for investors
The UAE Cabinet has also added an insurance scheme in place of bank guarantees when recruiting private sector workers
Both changes are expected to boost the country’s economic competitiveness