Alkhaleej, 21 July 2022: The UAE’s Vice President and Prime Minister, and Dubai Ruler has issued Cabinet Decision No. 65/2022 approving the Implementing Regulations to Federal Decree-Law No. 29/2021 on foreigners’ entry and residency.

It will come into force on 5 September 2022.

Under the Decision, an entry visa granted to a foreigner determines the purpose of the holder’s entry into the country.

The entry visas include visit visas, temporary or emergency entry visas, employment visas, residency visas and entry visas for GCC residents and their foreign escorts.

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security may, after the approval of the competent authorities, grant the foreigner a visa which allows them to enter the country for a brief visit, whether for single or multiple entries.

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