The United Arab Emirates has witnessed the biggest changes to its immigration policy in years, following the entry into force of new visa rules.
Among the main changes, approved by the UAE Cabinet, are longer visitor visas for tourists, long-term stays for skilled professionals and easy access to a 10-year golden visa..
People who have canceled their residency visas will get a six-month grace period to remain in the country, where previously people were only allowed one month..
The new visas include a standard 60-day entry permit, instead of the current 30 days, and a five-year, multiple-entry tourist visa that allows visitors to stay in the country for up to 90 consecutive days..
