UAE: Six-month visa service for golden residency launched; here s the cost
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Not everyone will be eligible for this service.
The UAE s Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship has launched a service that will allow applicants of the golden residency to get a visa that s valid for six months with multiple entries allowed.
This is meant to allow them to complete all the procedures required for the golden residency and will particularly benefit those who travel a lot.
The authority noted on its website that the cost for the six-month visa is Dh1,150, and will be renewable once.
Dubai shuts down office over UAE citizenship help claims
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Applicants were asked to pay $10,000 as a processing fee .
An immigration services office in Dubai has been shut down for misleading investors with assistance on obtaining the UAE citizenship.
The Dubai Economy said the office received UAE citizenship applications without being authorised to do so.
An Investigation by the Dubai Economy revealed that the office had promised investors with assistance in obtaining the UAE citizenship.
Applicants with Dh100 million in wealth were asked to pay $10,000 as a processing fee . They were told that the details provided by them would be evaluated for compliance with the citizenship requirements , after which the application would be submitted to the authorities concerned .
Abu Dhabi 5- and 10-year visas: Find out if you are eligible
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Full list of categories of residents who can get long-term visas.
Abu Dhabi recently announced a programme that offers talented professionals, students and investors 5- and 10-year visas.
Called Thrive in Abu Dhabi, the scheme also offers UAE citizenship to some. Authorities will announce the eligibility criteria for citizenship soon.
DON T MISS: Investors
> 10-year Investor visa
Investors in Abu Dhabi are eligible for a 10-year visa if they fulfil one or more of the following criteria:
- A minimum Dh2 million capital deposit in an investment fund/bank account inside Abu Dhabi.