The Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, adopted a number of visa facilitations for visitors, residents, families and people overstaying their visa to cater for a wider segment of the society.
The Cabinet approved a new legislative package, including a review of the current residency system to allow a two-year extension of the residency period for the dependents of their parents after finishing their university studies.
Transit visa
A new decision has also been approved to exempt transit passengers from all entry fees for the first 48 hours.
Transit visa can be extended for up to 96 hours for a fee of only Dh50.
Obtaining transit visa will be facilitated by a number of express counter at the passport-control hall across UAE airports.
Visa for overstayed job seekers
In the same context, the Cabinet adopted a decision to grant people overstaying their visa a chance to leave the country voluntarily without a "no entry" passport stamp.
A new 6-month visa will be introduced for job seekers who overstayed their visa but wish to work in the country.
The temporary visa enhances the UAE's position as a land of opportunities and a destination for talents and professionals.
As for Individuals who entered the UAE illegally, they will have the chance to leave voluntarily with a "no entry" stamp for two years given that they provide a valid return ticket.
In a step aimed at simplifying the process and easing the financial burden on individuals wishing to adjust or renew their visa, they can now do so for a fee without having to leave and re-enter the country
Source: https://m.khaleejtimes.com/nation/dubai/New-visa-rules-in-UAE:-All-you-need-to-know-