UAE approves long-term visa system to attract foreign talent, investors

The UAE Cabinet has approved long-term visa system for investors, entrepreneurs, researchers, and outstanding students, state news agency WAM reported on Saturday.

The move aims to create an attractive investment environment for the growth of business for investors, entrepreneurs and professional talents.

The decision of the Cabinet follows the previous decision approved earlier this year to grant investors a 10-year residency visa, as well as to offer residency visas of up to 10 years for specialists in the medical, scientific, research and technical fields, and for scientists and creatives in arts and culture. Residency will also be granted to spouses and children.