Key Points
- The UAE has launched a new service for residents with canceled residency who left the country for study, work, or medical reasons for over six months
Overview
The government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched a new service that will allow entry permit applications for residents who have stayed outside of the country for over six months. The service is open to holders of residence permits who remained out of the country for study, work, or medical purposes for a period of six months or more, resulting in the cancellation of the residence permit.
To apply through the service, individuals will be required to submit a copy of their Emirates ID and a copy of their passport, along with written reasoning as to why the individual was delayed from entering the country.
The service will be unavailable to holders of golden residence permits.
What are the Changes?
The UAE government has launched a new service for residents who have been outside the country for over six months and had their residency canceled. The service is open to those who leave for study, work, or medical reasons and hold a revoked residence permit.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of the UAE’s website for the latest updates and information.
Written by: Jessie Butchley, Global Immigration Writer, Envoy Global
Source: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security, United Arab Emirates
