BackUAE opens 10-year ‘golden visa’ scheme to all resident doctors
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28 Jul 2021, 04:43 PM IST
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will allow all resident doctors to apply for so-called 'golden visas,' a 10-year permit covering specialized sectors including science, innovation and health care.
PremiumThe United Arab Emirates will allow all resident doctors to apply for so-called “golden visas," a 10-year permit covering specialized sectors including science, innovation and health care.
Doctors licensed by UAE health regulators can apply before September 2022, state-run news agency WAM reported Wednesday.
The long-term visa allows foreigners to work, live and study without needing an Emirati sponsor. Expat residents make up nearly 90% of the UAE population but many left as the pandemic eliminated some employment opportunities.
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Published: 28 Jul 2021, 04:43 PM IST
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