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Dubai, a global hub for talent and business, attracts expats from around the world thanks to its high-quality lifestyle, stable economy, and welcoming environment. With 90% of the population being expatriates, understanding the new UAE visa rules 2022 is essential for planning your entry, stay, and career growth in the Emirates.
What Are the New UAE Visa Rules 2022 About?
The new Federal Decree-Law on Entry and Residence of Foreigners aims to:
Attract global talent to the UAE
Increase competitiveness in the UAE job market
Make Dubai and the UAE flexible for residents
Promote stability for expatriates and investors
The updates focus on Golden and Green Visas, and introduce three new visa types for job seekers, entrepreneurs, and investors to enter the country without a sponsor. These also include options for students and trainees pursuing educational or internship opportunities.
Golden Residence Visa 2022
A Golden Residence Visa is a long-term, renewable 10-year visa granted to talented foreigners for work, study, or investment. Key changes include:
Family sponsorship without age restrictions
No limits on the number of laborers that can be sponsored
No requirement for continuous UAE presence
Types of Golden Visas:
Real Estate Investors: Property worth AED 2 million; off-plan properties and bank loans now allowed.
Startups: UAE-registered SMEs with AED 1 million annual revenue.
Scientists: PhD or Masters in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Technology, or Engineering with Emirates Science Council recommendation.
Exceptional Talents: Recognized for outstanding skill in art, culture, digital technology, sports, medicine, law, innovation; no sponsor required.
Skilled Workers: Bachelor’s degree required; valid UAE employment contract; job in MOHRE occupational level 1 or 2; minimum salary reduced to AED 30,000/month.
Students: Top performers from UAE or global universities (top 100) with exceptional academic records.
Green Visa 2022 Updates
5-year residency without a sponsor (up from 2 years)
Can sponsor family for 5 years
Available for skilled workers, freelancers, self-employed, and investors
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, minimum salary AED 15,000
Visiting and Job Exploration Visas
Visiting Visa: Extended stay from 30 to 60 days
Job Exploration Visa: Explore UAE job market or investment opportunities without a sponsor
Multi-Entry Tourist Visa
5-year validity with multiple entries
Stay up to 90 consecutive days, not exceeding 180 days/year
Bank balance of USD 4,000 or equivalent required
No sponsor needed
Family Visa Updates
Children can now be sponsored until age 25
Unmarried daughters and disabled children have extended or indefinite sponsorship eligibility
How Amer Center Can Help
Amer Center provides expert guidance to help you secure:
Entry and visit visas
Work and residence visas
Golden and Green Visas under the 2022 rules
Ejari services for property registration and visa compliance
With our professional support, your UAE visa application will be smooth, hassle-free, and approved quickly. Start your UAE success story today!
Title: Why MoHRE Will Fine Companies in 2023
The UAE government’s Emiratisation policy aims to increase the participation of Emiratis in the private sector and support their career growth. Through this initiative, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) encourages companies to create job opportunities for UAE nationals, building a skilled and sustainable workforce.
Starting 1st January 2023, companies employing 50 or more professionals are required to meet the Emiratisation target of 2% in skilled jobs. Companies that fail to hire the required number of Emiratis will face a fine of AED 72,000 for every unfilled Emirati position.
The Ministry has issued reminders to all relevant companies, highlighting that they have only 50 days left to comply. To assist organizations, MoHRE offers support packages and incentives under the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis).
MoHRE emphasized:
“We are committed to developing the UAE labour market in partnership with the private sector, enhancing the business environment, and attracting companies, investors, entrepreneurs, and talented professionals from around the world, particularly in strategic sectors.”
Complying with Emiratisation requirements is not only mandatory but also beneficial for private sector companies, helping them strengthen their workforce while contributing to the nation’s long-term economic development.
