UAE Announces Names of 10 Types of Visas Foreigners Can Apply For, Releases Full List
- The United Arab Emirates has officially named 10 categories of visas that foreigners can apply for, covering a wide range of purposes
- The list includes lesser-known options such as the Blue visa and Medical visa alongside more common categories like the Golden visa
- The UAE government published the complete visa information on its official website for foreigners to access directly
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The United Arab Emirates has released the full list of visa categories available to foreign nationals, naming 10 distinct types that cater to different purposes of entry and stay.
The announcement provides a clear picture of the options open to people looking to visit, work, study, or settle in the UAE.
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List of UAE visa types for foreigners
The 10 visa categories officially recognised by the UAE are:
1. Golden visa
2. Visit visa
3. Work visa
4. Residence visa
5. Student visa
6. Investor visa
7. Tourist visa
8. Transit visa
9. Medical visa
10. Blue visa
The list covers a broad range of needs, from short-term travel to long-term residence. While categories such as the Tourist visa and Work visa are familiar to most, the Blue visa stands out as a newer and less widely known option.
The Medical visa is also a notable inclusion, catering specifically to individuals travelling to the UAE for healthcare purposes.
How foreigners can access UAE visa information
The UAE government has made the full details of each visa type available through its official government portal, where foreigners can review the requirements and conditions attached to each category.
UAE sets minimum salary for workers
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that the UAE government has outlined the financial requirements foreigners must meet to qualify for a residence permit.
The requirements include specific minimum income thresholds for applicants under certain residency categories.
Source: Legit.ng
