NEW VISA RULES FOR RESIDENTS, PEOPLE OVERSTAYING AND TRANSIT VISA

OVERVIEW:

The Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, adopted a number of visa facilitations for visitors, residents, families and people overstaying their visa to cater for a wider segment of the society.

The Cabinet approved a new legislative package, including a review of the current residency system to allow a two-year extension of the residency period for the dependents of their parents after finishing their university studies.

Transit visa

A new decision has also been approved to exempt transit passengers from all entry fees for the first 48 hours.Transit visa can be extended for up to 96 hours for a fee of only Dh50.Obtaining transit visa will be facilitated by a number of express counter at the passport-control hall across UAE airports.