Here's some great news for those considering a visit or relocation to the UAE – you can now apply for residence and visit visas without the need for a sponsor. Thanks to the UAE's recent visa system update and the introduction of new visa categories since October 2022, obtaining a visa to enter the country has become more straightforward. Below are seven visa types that you can avail without an individual, establishment, hotel, or airline sponsorship:
Golden Visa
The Golden Visa is a 10-year residence visa available to professionals such as scientists, doctors, researchers, innovators, investors, outstanding students, entrepreneurs, humanitarian workers, CEOs, managers, and specialists in fields like science, health, engineering, business management, education, and technology. Notably, it is also granted to distinguished personalities in the arts, including film stars and social media influencers.
Benefits include:
- Special multiple-entry visa with a 6-month validity for completing the Golden Visa application process.
- Renewable every 10 years.
- Valid even if you stay outside the UAE for more than six months.
- Sponsorship eligibility for any number of domestic helpers.
- Residence for family members, including spouse and children with no age limit.
Continued stay in the UAE for family members after the original Golden Visa holder's passing until the permit expires.
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Residence Visa
Certain Residence Visa categories, as announced by the UAE Cabinet, do not require a sponsor. These include:
- Remote work residence (One-year visa)
- Retirement residence (Five-year visa)
- Real Estate Owners’ Residence (Two years)
Green Visa
The Green Visa is a five-year visa open to freelancers, skilled employees, investors, and partners. If you fall into any of these categories, you can apply for self-sponsorship.
Five-year Multiple Entry Tourist Visa
You can now obtain a five-year multiple entry tourist visa without a sponsor, provided you have valid health insurance in the UAE and a minimum of $4,000 (Dh14,692) or its equivalent in foreign currencies in your bank account.
Visit Visa to Visit Friends or Relatives
As per the UAE Cabinet announcement, local sponsorship is no longer required to visit friends or relatives in the UAE.
Jobseeker Visa
For those seeking job opportunities, you can now apply for a two-month, three-month, or four-month visa to explore job opportunities in the country without a local sponsor.
Visit Visa to Explore Business Opportunities
Individuals looking to explore business opportunities, including seeking investors and starting a business outlet in the UAE, can also do so without requiring sponsorship. All those interested in exploring business opportunities are welcomed.
