9 cases in which a foreigner may reside in the UAE without work
The Cabinet decision related to the executive regulations of the law on entry and residence of foreigners confirmed that the residence permit determines its purpose, and it has two main types, a residence permit for work and a residence permit without work, and in all cases, the entry visa may be converted into a residence permit without the need to leave the country After paying the prescribed fee in exchange for departure, the same provision applies to foreigners whose residency has been revoked or those whose period of permission to reside in the country has expired.
- Cabinet decision related to the executive regulations of the law on entry and residence of foreigners
- Nine cases in which a foreigner may obtain a residence permit in the country, without work:
- Entry visa for residence without work that allows its holder to stay in the country for 60 days
The Cabinet decision related to the executive regulations of the law on entry and residence of foreigners confirmed that the residence permit determines its purpose, and it has two main types, a residence permit for work and a residence permit without work, and in all cases, the entry visa may be converted into a residence permit without the need to leave the country After paying the prescribed fee in exchange for departure, the same provision applies to foreigners whose residency has been revoked or those whose period of permission to reside in the country has expired.
Nine cases in which a foreigner may obtain a residence permit in the country, without work:
The decision, which will be implemented as of September 5, identified nine cases in which a foreigner may obtain a residence permit in the country, without work. The Federal Authority for Identity, Nationality, Customs and Ports Security may grant a foreigner a residence permit without work, for the following categories:
The student enrolled in universities, colleges, or educational or research institutions licensed in the country, the foreigner who works remotely (virtual work) with a party outside the country, the retired foreigner, the foreigner who owns real estate in the country, the family members of the foreigner residing in the country (husband and children), It may include the foreigner’s parents, if he is one of those who obtained the green residency, and the parents, children and spouse of a male or female citizen who hold foreign passports, and a foreign woman whose husband the citizen died or divorced her and who has one or more children from him, and the humanitarian cases that are organized by a decision of the President of the Federal Authority for Identity Nationality, customs and port security.
Entry visa for residence without work that allows its holder to stay in the country for 60 days
Article 34 confirmed that the Federal Authority for Identity, Nationality, Customs and Ports Security may grant a foreigner an entry visa to reside without work that allows its holder to stay in the country for a period of 60 days from the date of entry until the completion of the necessary procedures for issuing residency in the nine previously specified cases, and provisions and controls apply to the specified categories. contained in Chapter Three of the Resolution.
The decision stipulated that a foreigner be granted residency in the country, that he be medically fit in accordance with the regulations in force in this regard, and that he enjoy health insurance for the duration of his stay in the country, and pay the prescribed fee and financial guarantee. He pointed out that the residence permit entitles its holder the right to reside in the country for a period of two years, renewable for a similar period or periods according to the conditions under which he was granted. It may also be issued for a period of one year at the request of the person concerned or for the requirements of the public interest or in the cases determined by the Chairman of the Authority.
The green residence permit entitles its holder to reside without a guarantor (employer) in the country for a period of five years, renewable for a similar period or periods in accordance with the same conditions under which he was granted.