In a first, UAE introduced new Visa entry system for non residents including Pakistanis

In a first, UAE introduced new Visa entry system for non residents including Pakistanis

ISLAMABAD - In a first, United Arab Emirates introduced new Visa entry system for non residents including Pakistanis.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a six-month multiple-entry interim visa for non-UAE residents seeking long-term investment visa in the Gulf state.

Those eligible for the long-term visa and currently residing in the UAE can transfer their existing residency permits to investor visa if they fulfil conditions, Khaleed Times reported on Wednesday while citing UAE officials.

Investors, experts and talented students who are eligible for the long term visa — ranging from 5 to 10 years — can avail of the interim visa to identify opportunities in their field , the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship said in an official statement.

The authority said it has activated three new services on its portal: a six-month visa with multiple entry to complete the procedures for residency of an investor, a six-month visa with multiple entry to complete long-term residency procedures for both entrepreneurs and outstanding students, and a six-month visa with a single entry to complete the residency procedures for the talented individuals.