ISLAMABAD – In a first, United Arab Emirates introduced new Visa entrysystem for non residents including Pakistanis.

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

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

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

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