Starting from June 7, a PCR test must be taken not more than 72 hours prior to visiting an AHS centre for a visa medical test
Passengers will be able to apply and pay for the visa via the carrier’s website itself
The General Directorate of Passports will extend the validity of visas of expatriates from countries where entry to the kingdom is currently banned
A Platinum Lounge service includes a personal chauffeur service to and from the visa application centre
The decision was reached on Sunday during a cabinet meeting chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
The new decision allows expat government employees and those on dependent visas to transfer to jobs in the private sector
The ‘Thrive in Abu Dhabi’ initiative invites foreigners and their families to settle down in the capital emirate
Airlines from both countries have begun scheduled direct commercial passenger flights over the last few weeks
The two entities will collaborate on special residency programmes including the Virtual Working programme, Golden Visas for investors and retirement visa too
Those with valid visas issued in Dubai must get an approval from the GDRFA before they return
The new decision will apply to all expats entering the country
Following the amnesty period, those found with expired visas face fines of up to Dhs315 per week
The amnesty will require expats living illegally to either get a valid residency or leave the country after paying their fines to avoid a ban
The decision applies to expat workers who do not have a university degree
Potential recipients include specialised degree holders in AI, big data, epidemiology and viruses, as well as doctors and engineers, among others
Officials said those found illegally residing in the country after November 30 will be deported and prevented from returning to Kuwait
The offer includes a free six-month trial period allowing businesses to test the Dubai market with no initial investment
Emirati citizens will become the first in the Arab world to not require Israeli entry visas
Visa holders will not be required to apply for the renewal through the e-visa website – it will be done automatically
The visa allows for a stay of up to 90 days during each visit to the kingdom
Those whose visas expired between March 1 and July 11 had a three-month grace period, which ended on October 10
However, work permits will still not be issued at this stage
The decision comes since international passenger flights to and from the kingdom remain suspended
The extension will be processed automatically by the ministry online
Dubai reopened to tourists last month
Holders of expired residency visas should renew them before exiting the country if they wish to return
Expatriates whose visas expired by the end of May were given a three-month free grace period to renew their documents
Most of the visas have been extended for three months without holders having to pay any extra fee
The kingdom suspended all international flights in March
The limited one-way flights from 12 cities have all been approved by the UAE government