UAE Visa Rule Updates: Residents will be granted a maximum extension of 180 days after losing their job

This measure is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the labor market, ensuring greater stability for residents. 

Foreigners who have lost their jobs in the UAE will soon be able to stay in the country for up to six months as part of the UAE leadership's new reforms which was announced on Sunday. Currently, UAE law allows redundant (laid-off) employees to leave the country within 30 days, but authorities are now in started relaxation on the grace period to exit the country and allowing people to stay in the country for three to six months after losing their jobs. 

This news is a great relief for employees as it gives them enough time to look for another job. For the UAE, this will help retain talent in the country. 

“We are relaxing the grace period one gets to leave the country after being made redundant. Instead of the previous 30 days, people will have 90 to 180 days to leave the country,” said Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade.

A person can leave the country after being terminated from the job. Instead of the previous 30 days, people will now have 90 to 180 days to leave the country.

One of the major legislative changes introduced by the 'Projects of the 50' is the restructuring of the immigration system and residence improvements to reaffirm the UAE's position as an ideal destination. 

Various announcement for work, investment, business, education and life was issued as part of reforms for the Year of the 50th to retain the talent in the country.

Other specific regulatory changes include:

- Extension of business trip permits from 3 months to 6 months

- Sponsorship of parents under the visa of direct family members

- One-year residency extension for humanitarian cases

- Extension of children’s age limit on parents’ residency from 18 to 25 years

- Extension of grace period upon job loss or retirement to 90-180 days

Measures to increase the competitiveness and flexibility of the UAE labor market, promote industrial growth, stimulate transfer of knowledge and development of skills; and ensuring greater stability and security for citizens.

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