UAE visa reforms: Residents to get up to 180-day grace period after losing job
07:22AM Mon 6 Sep, 2021
- The measure aims to enhance the competitiveness of the labour market, create greater stability for residents.
Projects of the 50: Modernisation of visa, work permits
One of the key legislative changes being introduced as part of 'Projects of the 50' is a restructuring of the entry and residency system, which is being upgraded to confirm the UAE’s position as an ideal destination for work, investment, entrepreneurship, education and life. This was announced as part of reforms for the Year of the 50th to retain the talent in the country. Other specific regulatory changes include:- Extension of business trip permits from 3 months to 6 months
- Sponsorship of parents under the visa of direct family members
- One-year residency extension for humanitarian cases
- Extension of children’s age limit on parents’ residency from 18 to 25 years
- Extension of grace period upon job loss or retirement to 90-180 days