United Arab Emirates immigration policy changes
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Every change to United Arab Emirates immigration rules we track, most recent first. Each entry links to its primary government source and links to affected routes where mapped. Also available as RSS.
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UAE remote-work and Green investor residence pages refreshed
Current U.AE pages confirm the one-year virtual-work residence conditions and the five-year self-sponsored Green investor residence route.
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The Official Platform of the UAE Government - residence visas ↗ · The Official Platform of the UAE Government
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UAE residency guides refreshed against current ICP and U.AE pages
The current ICP guides confirm Golden Residency and Green Residency thresholds, while the UAE Government virtual-work page confirms the USD 3,500 monthly minimum.
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ICP - Golden Residency Guide ↗ · Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP)
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UAE expands Green Visa eligibility for freelancers and skilled workers
ICP widened Green Visa eligibility criteria for freelancers, self-employed workers, and skilled employees, extending the 5-year self-sponsored residence option to a broader profile of applicants.
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ICP — Green Residence ↗ · Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP)
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