UAE Immigration LawCabinet Resolution No. (65) of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree No. (29) of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners

Article (1) Definitions In the application of this resolution, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context otherwise requires: State : United Arab Emirates ICA : Federal Authority for Identity, Nationality, Customs and Ports Security

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners 2 Chairman : Chairman of the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security Foreigner : Anyone who does not have the nationality of the State Visa : Official document issued in accordance with the provisions of this Law by Decree that enables the Foreigner to enter the State and stay therein for the period of Permit granted thereto Residence Permit : A document that gives the Foreigner the right to reside in the State for the period specified Ports : The State official land, air and sea ports specified for the entry and exit of the Foreigner, which are determined by this Resolution Travel Document : Official document that identifies the Foreigner identity, it shall be approved by a resolution of the Chairman and it shall be deemed like a passport in identifying the identity Prior Visa : Entry status granted to the Foreigner prior to the Foreigner arrival to the State Law by Decree : Federal Law by Decree No. (29) of 2021 concerning the Foreigners Entry and Residence

Article (2) Conditions for the Foreigner Entry to the State The Foreigner to enter the State, the following shall be required: 1. Holder of passport or travel document; 2. The passport or travel document shall be approved and valid for entering the State and returning to the State coming from or residing in or from which the passport or travel document is issued; 3. The validity term of the passport or travel document for a person who is not holding a Residence Permit shall not be less than (6) six months. By a resolution of the Chairman, certain categories may be excluded some from the validity term referred to in this Clause, on condition that the validity term shall not be less than one month;

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners 3 4. Holder of a valid Entry Visa or Residence Permit; 5. To have a ticket to continue his journey or a return ticket, to allow the Foreigner to enter the State under a visit Visa; 6. Nationals of States for which a resolution is issued by the Cabinet upon the proposal of the Chairman shall be exempted from the condition of obtaining a Prior Visa; and 7. The Chairman or whoever he authorizes, in case of necessity determined by the Chairman, may make exception from all or some of the conditions mentioned in this Article, or the Chairman considers exempting them with a special permission from obtaining Entry Visa.

Article (3) Rewards of Golden Residence Permit Holders 1. Residence Permits may be issued to family members of the Foreigner who has obtained Golden Residence Permit, including the spouse and children, regardless of age and parents, for a renewable period of (10) ten years; 2. The Foreigner who holds Golden Residence Permit may recruit Domestic Service Workers in accordance with his financial solvency; 3. The Foreigner who is eligible for Golden Residence Permit from outside the State shall be

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners 37 granted a six-month, multiple-entry Entry Visa, renewable for another six (6) months to complete his procedures; and 4. In the event of the death of the family supporter who obtained the Golden Residence Permit, the dependent family members may remain in the State for the duration of the Residence granted to them in accordance with the conditions determined by the ICA.

Article (3) Approved Ports 1. The Foreigner may not enter or leave the State except after completing entry and exit procedures from the following approved ports: a. Air Ports: 1. Abu Dhabi International Airport 2. Al Ain International Airport 3. Das Island Airport 4. Dubai International Airport 5. Al Maktoum International Airport 6. Sharjah International Airport 7. Ras Al Khaimah International Airport 8. Fujairah International Airport b. Maritime Ports: 1. Zayed Port (Abu Dhabi) 2. Ruwais Port (Abu Dhabi) 3. Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi) 4. Mughraq Port (Abu Dhabi) 5. Rashid Port (Dubai) 6. Al Shindagha Port (Dubai)

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners 4 7. DryDock Port (Dubai) 8. Hamriya Port (Dubai) 9. Jebel Ali Port (Dubai) 10. Port Harbor (Dubai) 11. Khalid Port (Sharjah) 12. Khor Fakkan Port (Sharjah) 13. Hamriyah Port (Sharjah) 14. Ajman Port (Ajman) 15. Ras Al Khaimah Port (Ras Al Khaimah) 16. Saqr Port (Ras Al Khaimah). 17. Al Jazira Port (Ras Al Khaimah) 18. Umm Al Quwain Port (Ahmed Bin Rashid Port in Umm Al Quwain) 19. Fujairah Port (Fujairah). 20. Musaffah Port (Abu Dhabi) 21. Al Jeer Port (Ras Al Khaimah) 22. Dibba Al-Fujairah (Fujairah) c. Land Ports: 1. Ghuwaifat (Abu Dhabi) 2. Mazyad (Abu Dhabi) 3. Khatam Al Shakla (Abu Dhabi). 4. Madiaf (Abu Dhabi). 5. Hili (Abu Dhabi). 6. Hatta (Dubai). 7. Khatem Al-Melaha (Sharjah). 8. Sha'am (Al Dara) (Ras Al Khaimah). 9. Wam Port (Fujairah) 10. Muzaira Port (Ajman) 11. Al Madam Border Port (Sharjah) 2. If the Foreigner enters the territory of the State under compelling circumstances from other

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners 5 than the approved entry points, the Foreigner shall immediately present himself to the nearest police station, point, police patrol or authorized port of entry to report his entry. The party receiving the report shall immediately submit the matter to the ICA to take the appropriate action.

Article (4) Cases of Returning the Foreigner at the Entry Points to the Destination The Competent Authority at the entry point shall return the Foreigner to the destination from which the Foreigner comes if one of the following cases is present: 1. Failure to fulfil one or more of the conditions stipulated in Article (2) of this Resolution; 2. Manipulating the photo affixed to the passport or travel document; 3. Crossing out, scraping or distorting the data recorded in the passport or travel document; 4. The apparent damage to the passport or travel document in a way that affects any or some of the data; 5. Irregularity in the numbering of the passport or travel document pages, or the loss or removal of any part thereof; and 6. Using a passport or travel document belonging to another person for impersonating another person The Foreigner in whom one of the cases referred to in this Article has occurred, shall be returned at his own expense and by the same means used, whenever possible, or by another means to be specified by the leader, owner or agent of the means of transport.

Article (6) Golden Residence Permit Categories The ICA may, after the approval of the Competent Authorities, as the case may be, grant the Foreigner who meets the requirements Golden Residence Permit within the following categories: 1. Investors; 2. Entrepreneurs;

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners 38 3. Brilliant talented persons; 4. Scientists and specialists; 5. Excellent students and graduates; 6. Pioneers of humanitarian work; 7. The first line of defense; By a resolution of the ICA Chairman, the Golden Residence Permit may be granted to the prominent and influential personalities within the above-mentioned categories or any other categories based on the recommendation of the Competent Federal and Local Government Authorities.

Article (6) Obligations of the Foreigner and the Recruitment Agency First: The Foreigner Obligations 1. The Foreigner shall register his data and place of residence when submitting the Entry Visa or upon entering the State if he is one of the categories exempted from the Prior Visa. The Foreigner shall also notify the ICA in the event of any change in such data or in the event of a dispute between the Foreigner and the Contracting Entity; 2. The Foreigner may not work with or without pay unless the Foreigner obtains a license to do so from the Competent Authority; 3. If the Foreigner loses or damages his passport or identity card, the Foreigner shall report this to the nearest police station within (3) three days of the loss or damage; 4. If the Foreigner has a new-born in the State, the Foreigner shall extract documents to prove his identity in accordance with the legislation in force in the State of his nationality and amend the status of the new-born or the new-born leaves the State within (4) four months from the date of birth; 5. The Foreigner shall leave the State after the expiry of the period the Foreigner is authorized to stay in the State; 6. The Foreigner shall, at any time he is requested to do so, show his identity card or proof of identity. The Chairman shall determine the data to be completed in accordance with the provisions of Clause (1) of this Article and the procedures related to the incident of loss or damage to the passport or identity card mentioned in Clause (3) of this Article. Second: The Recruitment Agency Obligations 1. Natural and legal persons in the State may not to employ the Foreigner, even on a trial basis, without obtaining a license to do so from the Competent Authorities; and 2. The Recruitment Agency, whether a The Guarantor or a Contracting Entity with the Foreigner, shall employ that the Foreigner whenever the Foreigner is authorized to work. The Foreigner shall notify the Competent Authorities of the incident of his nonappearance from

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners 7 work or his absence within (48) forty-eight hours of the incident of absence or nonappearance.

Article (8) Conditions for Granting the Foreigner Entry Visa to the State The Foreigner may be granted Entry Visa if the following general requirements shall be fulfilled: 1. He shall have a valid and approved passport or travel document to enter the State and return to the State in which he resides or from which the passport or travel document is issued. The validity term of the passport or travel document shall not be less than (6) six months; 2. He shall not be prohibited from entering the territory of the State; 3. He shall not have previously been expelled from the State; 4. He shall have a ticket to continue his journey or a ticket to leave the State; 5. He shall have a valid health insurance within the State; and 6. The Competent Authorities shall agree to his entry after fulfilling the requirements

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners 8 stipulated in this resolution. The Foreigner shall submit documents and papers that prove the seriousness of the purpose and the payment of the prescribed fees and securities.

Article (8) Conditions for issuing Investor Golden Residence Permit To grant the Investor Golden Residence Permit, the following conditions shall be fulfilled: First: Investors in Public Investments within the State: 1. The Investor shall have a deposit of no less than (AED 2,000,000) two million dirhams in investment fund or in national banks operating within the State; or 2. The Investor starts up enterprise/company in the State with a capital of no less than (AED 2,000,000) two million dirhams; or 3. The Partner in existing or new enterprise/company with a financial share of no less than (AED 2,000,000) two million dirhams; or 4. The owner of enterprise/company that pays taxes imposed on it by the Federal Government at amount of no Less than (AED 250,000) two hundred and fifty thousand

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners 39 dirhams per annum; or 5. the tax paid per annum. 6. The invested capital shall be wholly owned by the Investor, not a loan. Evidence shall be provided to prove that; 7. A comprehensive health insurance is available for the Investor and his family members. Comprehensive health insurance shall be valid at the time of applying for the Golden Residence Permit or in accordance with the terms set by the Competent Local Authority. Second: Real Estate Investors within the State: 1. The Investor shall own one or more Real Estate with a total value of not less than (AED 2,000,000) two million dirhams, and that the Real Estate is wholly owned by the Investor. It may be a loan, on condition that the loan is from one of the local banks determined by the Competent Local Authority; 2. The Real Estate Investor shall, when buying one or more Real Estate units off the map with a total value of not less than (AED 2,000,000) two million dirhams, on condition that the purchase is made from local companies approved by the Competent Local Authority; and 3. The Investor shall have a comprehensive health insurance for himself and his family members throughout the validity term of the Residence Permit or in accordance with the terms set by the Competent Local Authority.

Article (10) Conditions for issuing Entrepreneur Golden Residence Permit To grant Entrepreneur Golden Residence Permit, the following conditions shall be fulfilled: 1. The owner or partner of pilot project registered in the State within the category of small and medium enterprises in a field approved by the Ministry of Economy, the ICA or the Competent Local Authorities, on condition that it achieves annual revenues of not less than one million dirhams; 2. He shall have obtained approval for the idea of his pilot project from an approved business incubator or from the Ministry of Economy, the ICA, or the Competent Local Authorities to establish the proposed activity in the State; 3. To be one of the founders of a previous pilot project(s) that has been sold/traded with a total value of no less than (AED 7,000,000) seven million dirhams, on condition that the Ministry of Economy or the ICA or the Competent Local Authorities approve it; and 4. The Entrepreneur shall have a comprehensive health insurance for himself and his family members, valid at the time of applying for the Golden Residence Permit or in accordance with the terms set by the Competent Local Authority.

Article (11) Talented Person Golden Residence Permit The ICA may grant Golden Residence Permit to exceptional talented persons in areas of importance to the State, if the conditions and controls specified in this resolution shall be fulfilled. Granting Golden Residence Permit in this category shall be based on talent only and does not require employment agreement in the State, nor is there a minimum educational qualification, monthly salary or professional level required. The following shall fall into this category: 1. People of culture and art; 2. Innovators and inventors; 3. Athletes; 4. Talented persons in digital technology; and

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners 41 5. Exceptional talented persons in other areas of importance as determined by the Competent Federal and Local Government Authorities

Article (11) Visit Entry Visa The ICA - after the approval of the Competent Authorities - may grant the Foreigner a Visa that allows the Foreigner to enter the State for a temporary visit, whether for one trip or for

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners 9 multiple trips. The Entry Visa shall be classified in accordance with to the reason of the visit into the following types: 1. Tourism; 2. Visit a relative or friend; 3. Business Mission; 4. Explore business opportunities; 5. Explore business start-up opportunities. 6. Medical treatment 7. Study, training or qualification 8. Courtesy Visa By a resolution of the ICA Chairman or whoever he authorizes, a Visit Visa may be issued for other purposes not mentioned in this Article, on condition that the seriousness of the reason of coming to the State is confirmed.

Article (12) Conditions for issuing the Talented Person Golden Residence Permit To grant Golden Residence Permit to a person with exceptional talent, the following conditions shall be fulfilled: 1. People of Culture and Art: to have obtained a recommendation/approval from the Competent Federal or Local Cultural Authorities in the State; 2. Innovators and inventors: To be the holder of a patent that has an added value to the State economy, and to have a recommendation/approval from the Ministry of Economy or the Competent Local Authority; 3. Athletes: To have a recommendation/approval from the General Sports Authority (GSA)or the local sports councils. 4. Talented in the field of digital technology: to have a recommendation/approval from the Emirates Intelligence Council artificial intelligence and digital transactions; 5. Exceptional talented persons in other areas of importance: To be recommended/approved by the Competent Federal or Local Government Authorities; 6. That the talented person has a comprehensive health insurance for himself and his family members, he said when applying for Golden Residence Permit or in accordance with the terms set by the Competent Local Authority. 7. Golden Residence Permit may be issued to the business manager of the talented person in accordance with the regulating requirements, on condition that it does not exceed (3) three Residence Permits for business managers during the period of validity of the Golden Residence Permit for the talented person.

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Article (13) Conditions for issuing Talented Persons of Culture and Art Golden Residence Permit The ICA may grant Golden Residence Permit to talents of people of culture and art based on the recommendation of the Ministry of Culture and Youth or the Competent Local Authorities in accordance with the following categories and criteria: 1. Pioneer: someone who has a global stature as a result of his exceptional creative work: a. Obtaining a well-known global or international award in the creative field; b. Nomination for one of the well-known international awards; c. A certificate of appreciation from an internationally reputable body; and d. He has an honorary position from a world-renowned organization due to his outstanding creativity. 2. Prominent: The one who has a prominent position locally or regionally as a result of his exceptional creative work: a. A certificate of appreciation from a reputable local or regional authority in the field; b. A certificate of nomination for one of the most prestigious awards locally or regionally in the field; and c. He has an honorary position from a prestigious local or regional authority due to his outstanding creativity. 3. The Distinguished Professional: A person who practices the creative profession and has remarkable distinction in his creative or intellectual production: a. At least (5) five years of professional work experience in intellectual or creative production; b. Has creative work published or distributed locally, regionally, or internationally within the last (3) three years; c. His creative works have gained remarkable recognition from the creative community; d. Have worked with well-known and reputable entities locally, regionally or globally in the State of residence or in other States Commercial contracts (participations/festivals forums/exhibitions/celebrations or teams);

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners 43 e. His creations have received attention from critics, the media or specialized agencies; and f. Active membership in a reputable international art organization or association

Article (15) Scientist and Specialized Professional Golden Residence Permit The ICA may grant Golden Residence Permit to scientists and specialized professionals if the conditions and controls specified in this resolution shall be fulfilled, and falls within this category: 1. Scientists and researchers with high achievements and influence in their field based on the recommendation of the Emirates Scholars Council (ESC); 2. Senior scholars and clerics with high contributions and influence on the recommendation of the Ministry of Culture and Youth or Competent Local Authorities; 3. Elite specialists in the fields of industry and the Fourth Industrial Revolution(4IR) based on a recommendation from the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology or the Competent Local Authorities; 4. Elite of health professionals based on the recommendation of the Ministry of Health and Community Protection or the Competent Local Authorities;

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners 44 5. Elite of specialists in educational fields based on a recommendation from the Ministry of Education or the Competent Local Authorities. 6. Skilled labor of specialists at higher professional levels. This is pursuant to the security classification approved by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE). It shall include the following categories: a. CEOs and Executive Directors at the first professional level; b. Specialists at the second professional level are: Science professionals (including physicists, astronomers, climatologists, mathematics, actuarial and statisticians, life sciences, environmental and epidemiologists, agricultural sciences, and others); Engineering professionals (including vital disciplines such as electrical engineering, computer and communications engineering, industrial engineering, production, mining, environment, robotics engineering, biotechnology, architects, city planners, and others); Health professionals (doctors, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, audiologists, speech and visual therapists, physical therapists, nutritionists, and other vital health specialties); Specialists in higher, general and vocational education, developers of educational curricula, advanced teaching and assessment methods, education of the talented and those with special needs, and others; Business and management professionals (including financial and investment advisors, financial analysts, e-commerce, digital marketing, and others); IT professionals (including software and application analysts and developers, and specialists in data science, artificial intelligence, and information security); and Professionals in law, sociology and culture (including lawyers, judges, economists, specialists in sociology, philosophy, politics, history, authors, journalists, linguists, plastic arts, galleries, museums, sculptors, musicians, singers, directors, actors and broadcasters).

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Article (15) Five-Year Multi-Tourist Visa 1. Save the provisions of Article (12) of this Resolution, the ICA may issue a Multi-Tourist Visa valid for a period of (5) five years from the date of issuance without the requirement of a The Guarantor/The Host Party within the State, after fulfilling the prescribed fee and financial security. The issuance of the Visa requires to submit available proof of a bank balance of (USD 4000) or its equivalent in foreign currencies during the last six (6) months prior to submitting the application; 2. The Multi-Tourist Visa shall allow the Beneficiary to stay in the State for a continuous period not exceeding (90) ninety days. The ICA may extend it for a similar period, on condition that the entire stay period does not exceed (180) one hundred and eighty days in one year; and 3. The period of stay in the State may be extended for a period exceeding (180) one hundred and eighty days per year in exceptional cases to be determined by a resolution of the Chairman.

Article (16) Conditions for issuing Scholar Golden Residence Permit To grant Golden Residence Permit to scholars, the following shall be required: 1. To have obtained a recommendation from the Emirates Scholars Council (ESC); 2. To have a Master or Doctorate degree in one of the disciplines of engineering, technology, life sciences, and natural sciences from the top 500 universities worldwide for a Doctorate) or the top 250 universities worldwide (for a Master degree) in accordance with to the international classifications approved by the Ministry of Education; 3. To have a Master or Doctorate degree in one of the disciplines of engineering, technology, life sciences and natural sciences from a university ranked among the top 100 international universities in the classification of the subspecialty in accordance with to the international classifications approved by the Ministry of Education; 4. Condition (2) or (3) shall apply to the university in any of the last ten years; 5. To have a score of 1.0 or higher in the Field Weighted Citation Index (FWCI) and to have a score of 10 or higher in the h-index; 6. Those who have a Scopus H index ≥20 or those with achievements in building the research and development sector within the State and abroad based on the recommendation of the Emirates Scholars Council (ESC) shall be excluded from the above conditions; 7. The certificate shall be approved by the Ministry of Education; and 8. He shall have a comprehensive health insurance for himself and his family members valid at the time of applying for the Golden Residence Permit in accordance with the terms set by the Competent Local Authority.

Article (17) Conditions for issuing Professional Golden Residence Permit The ICA may grant Golden Residence Permit in this category on the basis of employment (active work) in the State to those who meet the following conditions: 1. To obtain a Working Permit in the State under a valid employment agreement in the State;

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners 46 2. To be a skilled worker at the first or second professional level in accordance with to the professional classification approved by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE). 3. The minimum educational level shall be a Bachelor Degree or its equivalent. 4. The monthly salary shall not be less than (AED 30,000) thirty thousand dirhams or its equivalent in foreign currencies. 5. To have a license to practice a profession for professions that require that: a doctor, a pharmacist, a teacher, and others. 6. That he has a comprehensive health insurance for himself and his family members at the time of applying for the Golden Residence Permit in accordance with the terms set by the Competent Local Authority.

Article 19 Conditions for issuing Golden Residence Permit for the first students The following conditions shall be required to issue Golden Residence Permit to the Top Student: 1. He shall have obtained a twelfth-grade certificate from a public school or a private school

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners 47 licensed by the Ministry of Education or the Competent Local Educational Authorities. 2. The high school average (or its equivalent) shall not be less than 95% and based on the recommendation of the Ministry of Education and the Competent Local Authorities. The Applicant shall meet the approved standards to achieve the required value or more for the Academic Strength Index (ASI) approved by the Ministry of Education Based on the national standard test in the main material; and 3. The certificate shall be approved by the Ministry of Education.

Article (19) BIS Entry Visit Visa for the Purpose of a Multiple-Entry Work Mission for a Period of Two Years 1. The Authority, after obtaining the approval of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization, may grant a foreigner an entry visit visa for the purpose of performing a temporary work mission, allowing multiple entries for a period of two years, in cases of working on temporary projects or working under probation for a temporary period. 2. The beneficiary of this visa may remain in the State for a continuous period not exceeding sixty (60) days, provided that the total period of stay shall not exceed one hundred and eighty (180) days within one year. 3. The Chairman, in coordination with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization, shall determine the following: a. The criteria for beneficiary establishments. b. The list of professions permitted to be granted this type of visa. c. Any special conditions or controls for granting this visa. 4. The beneficiary shall undergo a medical examination within a period not exceeding fifteen (15) days from the date of their first entry into the State using this visa.

Article (19) Conditions for issuing Visit Entry Visa for Business Mission The following conditions shall be required to issue a Visit Visa for completing a temporary business mission: 1. Submission of a temporary Employment Agreement or a letter from the Recruitment Agency to clarify the contractual relationship and the reason of entry; 2. Proof of health fitness for work; 3. Approval of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE) in case the Recruitment Agency is subject to the provisions of the Law Regulating Labor Relationships or if it is in the category of domestic workers.

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Article (20) Conditions for Issuing Golden Residence Permit to Top Graduates of State Universities In order to issue Golden Residence Permit to the top graduates of state universities, the following shall be required: 1. To have a Bachelor, Master or Doctorate degree from a university licensed by the Ministry of Education; 2. The university shall be classified as A or B in accordance with to the classification approved by the Ministry of Education. 3. The Applicant GPA shall not be less than: 4. 3.5 or equivalent if graduating from an A - ranked university.3.8 *or equivalent if graduating from a B -ranked university. No more than two years have passed since he is a graduate. 5. The certificate shall be attested by the Ministry of Education.

Article (21) Conditions for issuing Golden Residence Permit for the Top Graduates of International Universities The issuance of Golden Residence Permit for the top graduates of international universities: 1. The ranking of international universities shall not be less than the top 100 universities in

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners 48 the world in accordance with to the international classification approved by the Ministry of Education; 2. The GPA of the Bachelor graduate shall not be less than 3.5 degrees; 3. No more than two years have passed since he is a graduate; and 4. The certificate shall be approved by the Ministry of Education.

Article (21) Conditions for issuing Visit Entry Visa, Job Opportunity In order to issue a Visit Entry Visa, the following shall be fulfilled: 1. The Applicant shall fulfil one of the following two conditions: a. The Applicant shall be an experienced worker at the first, second or third professional

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners 13 level of the professions classification approved by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE); and b. The Applicant shall be a graduate of the best (500) five hundred universities in the world in accordance with to the classification approved by the Ministry of Education. No more than two years have passed since he is a graduate. 2. The minimum educational level shall be a Bachelor Degree or its equivalent. 3. To fulfil the prescribed financial security.

Article (22) Humanitarian Pioneers and Workers Golden Residence Permit The ICA may grant Golden Residence Permit to pioneers of humanitarian work who have outstanding and tangible contributions in this field from within the State and abroad based on a recommendation from the Ministry of Community Development in coordination with the Competent Federal and Local Government Authorities, and falls within this category: 1. Members or employees of international and regional organizations; 2. Members or employees of civil associations and institutions of public interest; 3. Recipients of merit awards in the field of humanitarian work; 4. Distinguished volunteers; and 5. Financial supporters of the humanitarian work

Article (23) Conditions for issuing Golden Residence Permit for Humanitarian Pioneers and Workers The following conditions are required to issue Golden Residence Permit for pioneers and workers in humanitarian work: 1. To be a member of international and regional organizations, or distinguished workers in them, for a period of no less than (5) five years; 2. To be a member of civil associations and institutions of public interest, or distinguished workers in them, for a period of no less than (5) five years; 3. Recipients of appreciation awards from a local, regional or international institution specialized in the field of humanitarian work;

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners 49 4. Financial supporters of humanitarian work, on condition that the value of the support is not less than (AED 2,000,000) two million dirhams or its equivalent; 5. To have a university degree; and 6. Any other category to be agreed upon between the Ministry of Community Development, the Competent Local Authorities and the ICA, and that falls within the fields of humanitarian work.

Article (24) Conditions for issuing a Visit Visa for Medical Treatment The following conditions are required to issue a Visit Visa for treatment: 1. Submit a certified medical report and a letter from the Host Party stating the reasons for the visit; 2. Fulfilment of the prescribed financial security; and 3. In the case of granting Entry Visa to the companion to treat the patient, it shall be required

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners 14 that the companion accompany the patient enter the State. The companion shall hold Entry Visa similar to the patient Entry Visa (single or multiple trips, depending on the circumstances). The extension for the companion shall be only made if the patient Entry Visa is extended. In all cases, the Beneficiary shall have health insurance and provide the prescribed financial security.

Article (29) Transit Visa 1. The ICA may grant this Visa to the Foreigner who is in transit and who continues his journey to another State or who is on one of the ships anchored in one of the State ports, or who wishes to join it, and the circumstances of the journey force the Foreigner to enter the State. 2. The Transit Visa shall entitle the Foreigner to stay in the State for a period of (48) forty- eight or (96) ninety-six hours, in accordance with the following conditions: a. Holder of a valid passport or travel document to enter the State, as well as the State to which he intends to continue the journey; b. Have a ticket to continue the journey, with the exception of the Foreigner who wishes to join a ship anchored in one of the State ports; and c. In all cases, this Visa may be granted for both round trips when applying for it.

Article (30) Entry Visa, Seamen and Cabin Crew First: The Seamen 1. The ICA may grant this Visa at the seaport for the Seamen, whenever the following conditions shall be fulfilled: a. To prove his identity with a Marine Passport (Seaman Book);

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners 16 b. Holder of a Seamen card issued by the Competent Authority in the State if he is working on a Seamen card on board of national ships operating on the high seas in addition to the Naval Passport; and c. He shall have a Working Residence Permit in the State and a Seamen card issued by the Competent Authority in the State, if he is a worker on board foreign ships subject to employment agreements in the State. 2. Seamen and crews of a ship may obtain a temporary Visa Permit for a period of (7) seven days to leave the premises of the port to the territory of the State. In this case the Guarantor/The Host Party shall be the Maritime Agent. 3. Ship Seamen and crews may move within the same port from the ship coming on it to any marine means anchored in the ports of the State after informing the Competent Authorities of the entry of the Foreigners at the port. In this case, the approval of the leader of the next means of transport and the transfer to it shall be required in accordance with the instructions regulating this matter. Second: The Cabin Crew The duration of stay in the State for the flight crew is (7) seven days from the date of entry.

Article (32) Emergency Entry Visa Controls The Guarantor/The Host Party of this Visa shall be the carrier (the airline, and the Visa allows its holder to stay in the State for a period not exceeding (96) ninety-six hours for the reasons set forth in Clauses (2,3) of the previous Article, on condition that there are no security obstacles that prevent grant it. The duration of stay shall be for a period not exceeding (7) seven days if the reason for granting it is a health condition, on condition that the Visa shall be amended to Entry Visa for Medical Treatment if it requires staying in the State for more than that. The Visa holder shall be under the control of the police if he is one of those prohibited to enter the Sate. In all cases, the same provisions shall apply to companion.

Article (33) Entry Visa, Work The ICA may grant the Foreigner a work Entry Visa that allows its holder to stay in the State for a period of (60) sixty days from the date of entry, then complete the necessary procedures for issuing Residence in the following cases: 1. The Foreigner who has an employment agreement with The Employer from the following: a. Federal or local government sector; b. The private sector and those who are subject to the Federal Law by Decree Regulating Labor Relations; c. Domestic Service Workers; and d. Entities exempted from all provisions of the Federal Law by Decree regulating labor relations or from the requirement to obtain a Working Permit from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE) by a resolution issued by the Cabinet. 2. Green Residence Permit shall include the following categories: a. The Investor and the partner in a commercial license under a partnership contract with a percentage of participation to be determined by a resolution of the Chairman.

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners 18 b. High level skilled worker; c. Freelance work The provisions and controls contained in Part Three of this Resolution shall apply to the categories mentioned in this Article.

Article (34) Non-Work Entry Visa for Residence The ICA may grant the Foreigner Non-Work Entry Visa for Residence that allows its holder to stay in the State for a period of (60) sixty days from the date of entry until the completion of the necessary procedures for issuing the residence in the following cases: 1. A student enrolled in universities, colleges, educational or research institutions licensed in the State; 2. The Foreigner who works remotely (virtual work) for an entity outside the State; 3. The retired Foreigner; 4. The Foreigner who owns Real Estate in the State; 5. The Foreigner family members who reside in the State, (husband and children). It may include the Foreigner parents if he is one of those who obtained the Green Residence Permit; 6. The parents, children and spouse of a male or female citizen who hold foreign passports; 7. Wives and children of GCC citizens who hold foreign passports; 8. A foreign woman whose citizen husband dies or divorces her, and she has one or more child; and 9. Humanitarian cases for which a resolution is issued by the Chairman The provisions and controls contained in Part Three of this Resolution shall apply to the categories mentioned in this Article.

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Article (39) Working Residence Permit Subject to the provisions of Article (33) of this Resolution, the ICA may, after the approval of the Competent Authorities, grant a Working Permit for the following categories: 1. The Foreigner subject to an employment agreement with The Employer from the following entities: a. Federal or local government sector; b. The private sector and those who are subject to the Federal Law by Decree Regulating Labor Relations; c. Domestic Service Workers; and d. Entities exempted from all provisions of the Federal Law by Decree regulating labor relations or from the requirement to obtain a Working Permit from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE) by a resolution issued by the Cabinet. 2. Green Residence Permit shall include the following categories: a. The Investor and the partner in a commercial license under a partnership contract with a percentage of participation to be determined by a resolution of the Chairman; b. High level skilled worker; and c. Freelance work

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Article (40) Working Residence Permit for the Foreigner Subject to Employment Agreement with the Employer The ICA may grant the Foreigner, who has an employment agreement with The Employer, a Working Residence Permit in accordance with the following conditions: 1. If the Recruitment Agency is one of the federal or local public sector entities, the ICA shall issue Residence Permit after submitting the employment agreement or appointment resolution to the Foreigner; 2. If the Recruitment Agency is subject to a Federal Law by Decree on regulating labor relations, or if it is a Domestic Service Worker, a Permit shall be obtained from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE); and 3. If the Recruitment Agency is one of the entities exempted from all provisions of the Federal Law by Decree on regulating labor relations or from the requirement to obtain a Working Permit from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE), the ICA shall issue Residence Permit after submitting the employment agreement or resolution of appointment to the Foreigner. In all cases, these enterprises shall have a wage protection system as determined by the ICA in this regard.

Article (41) Green Residence Permit for Investor or Partner The ICA may grant the Green Residence Permit to the Foreigner coming to the State for Residence as Investor or partner in a commercial project if the following conditions shall be fulfilled: 1. The ICA approves the investment in accordance with the Investor classification system issued by a resolution of the Chairman in coordination with the Ministry of Economy and the Competent Federal and Local Authorities in this regard; 2. The value of the investment or partnership is proved in accordance with the percentages to be determined by a resolution of the Chairman, and in the event that the Foreigner has

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners 22 more than one license, the total invested capital shall be calculated to meet the prescribed percentage; and 3. The Competent Local Authorities approve the licensing of the Applicant to practice the activity.

Article (46) Non-Working Residence Permit Subject to the provisions of Article (34) of this Resolution, the ICA may, after the approval of the Competent Authorities, grant the Foreigner a Non-Working Residence Permit for the following categories: 1. A student enrolled in universities, colleges, educational or research institutions licensed in the State; 2. The Foreigner who works remotely (virtual work) for an entity outside the State; 3. The retired Foreigner; 4. The Foreigner who owns Real Estate in the State; 5. Family members of the Foreigner residing in the State (husband and children), and it may include the Foreigner parents if he is one of those who obtained the Green Residence Permit; 6. The parents, children and spouse of a male or female citizen who holds foreign passports; 7. Wives and children of GCC citizens who holds foreign passports;

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners 24 8. A foreign woman whose citizen husband dies or divorces her, and she has one or more child; and 9. Humanitarian cases for which a resolution is issued by the Chairman

Article (52) Conditions and Controls for Granting The Retired Foreigner Residence Permit In order to issue the Retired Foreigner a Residence Permit, the following conditions shall be fulfilled: 1. The service period of the Foreigner before his retirement shall not be less than (15) fifteen years, whether in the State or abroad or that the Retired Foreigner has completed (55) fifty-five Gregorian years old; 2. To have one of the following two conditions: a. To be the owner of one or more Real Estate in the State, and the value of his Real Estate or the total value of his Real Estate is not less than (AED 1,000,000) one million dirhams, whether this value is the purchasing or market value. This shall be on condition that the assessment is carried out by the Competent Authority in the Concerned Emirate, or He has a financial deposit of no less than (AED 1,000,000) one million dirhams in the State or abroad. This shall be on condition that it is transferred and deposited in any financial institution in the State within (60) sixty days from the

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners 26 date of issuance of the Retired Foreigner Residence Permit, with the exception of this if he invests in the value of the deposit in the State. b. The fixed annual income of the Retired Foreigner shall not be less than (AED 240,000) two hundred and forty thousand dirhams or its equivalent in foreign currencies. The source of income is from in the State or abroad, on condition that a bank statement is submitted for the last (6) six months from the date of submitting the application for obtaining the Retired Foreigner Residence Permit. 3. Subject to the provision of Clause (2/A) of this Article, if the Real Estate is mortgaged, the mortgaged title deed shall be accepted. This shall be on condition that the value paid for the release of the mortgage from the total value of the mortgage shall not be less than (AED 1,000,000) one million dirhams at the time of submitting the application for obtaining the Retired Foreigner Residence Permit.

Article (53) The Foreigner Real Estate Owner Residence Permit In order to issue the Foreigner Real Estate Owner Residence Permit without a The Guarantor/The Host Party, the following conditions shall be fulfilled: 1. The Real Estate shall be fully built and does not include vacant land owners; 2. Submission of a certificate of ownership of the Real Estate from the Competent Authority in the Real Estate registration in the State; 3. The Real Estate shall be wholly owned by the Applicant; 4. The Real Estate shall be habitable; 5. The Applicant shall have a monthly income of not less than (10,000) ten thousand AED or its equivalent in foreign currencies or to prove his financial solvency throughout his stay in the State.

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Article (54) Family Members Residence Permit of The Foreigner Resident in the State 1. The Foreigner residing in the State (male or female) may bring in his family members, including the husband and children who have not reached (25) twenty-five, or unmarried daughters. Children with special needs regardless of age in accordance with the regulations issued by the ICA Chairman; 2. The Foreigner who has obtained a Green Residence Permit may bring in his first-degree relatives; and 3. The Family Members Residence Permit shall be granted for the same period of residence as the Guarantor/Head of the family, and in all cases, the validity term of residence for family members shall not exceed the validity term of the residence of the Guarantor/Head of the family.

Article (60) Save the provisions of Article (59) of this resolution, the Residence Permit shall continue to be valid until the end of its term for the following categories: 1. The wives of foreign citizens; 2. Domestic Service Workers accompanying nationals on scholarships to study abroad; 3. Domestic Service Workers who are the companions of the sick citizens traveling or on medical treatment abroad; 4. Foreign patients and their companions traveling or on medical treatment abroad and who have valid Residence Permits, on condition that they submit a medical report certified by the Competent Authorities in the State; 5. Domestic Service Workers for members of diplomatic and consular missions representing the State abroad and their employees who have obtained Residence Permits in the State; 6. The Foreigners on scholarship by public sector institutions in training or specialized courses, or those working in their offices abroad and their families who have valid Residence Permits in the State; 7. Domestic Service Workers for members of the ruling families working at their homes abroad and holding valid Residence Permits in the State; 8. Students enrolled at educational institutions outside the State who have valid Residence Permits in the State; 9. Investors holding valid Residence Permits; 10. The diplomatic and consular representatives of the State and those accompanying them are sponsored; 11. Any other category excluded by a resolution issued by the Chairman or whoever he authorizes, on condition that it has a valid Residence Permit and after paying the prescribed fee in this regard;

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Article (62) Inspections The ICA shall carry out Inspections to ensure that the law and the resolutions issued for its implementation are not violated, and follow the legal procedures established to arrest the violators of the following categories: 1. Infiltrators and those who smuggle them and assist them to enter and stay in the State; 2. Those who employ The Foreigners without a Permit to do so, whether they are infiltrators or brought from a Contracting Entity or a The Guarantor of The Foreigner, in violation of the laws and regulations in force in this regard; 3. Those who do not employ the Foreigners brought to the State to work within a contractual relationship as stipulated in the Federal Law by Decree Regulating Labor Relations and allow them to work for others; 4. Those subject to employment agreement and those who work for others; 5. The violators who committing any of the other violations stipulated in the aforementioned Law of the Foreigners Entry and Residence and the resolutions issued in implementation thereof.

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Article (64) Administrative Fines The ICA shall collect a fine of not more than (100) one hundred AED for each day in which The Foreigner resides in the State illegally, and the calculation of the fine starts from the day following 1. The expiry of the period in which he is permitted to reside in the State after the revocation or expiry of his Residence Permit. A resolution shall be issued to determine these periods for each category of residents. This shall be on condition that they do not exceed in their entirety a period of (6) six months from the date of cancellation or expiry of the Residence Permit; 2. The expiry of the period for which he is permitted to stay in the State based on the Non- renewable Entry Visa. 3. A period of (7) seven days expires from the date of issuing the Exit Permit for the violators of the Foreigners Entry and Residence law. By a resolution of the Cabinet - based on the recommendation of the Chairman and after coordination with the Ministry of Finance - a list of violations and administrative fines imposed on them shall be issued. Part Five Dismissal and Deportation of the Foreigners

Article (65) Dismissal of the Foreigner from the State By order of the ICA, every Foreigner shall be Deported in the following cases: 1. He is caught on board a ship illegally trying to enter the State;

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners 32 2. If he does not have Entry Visa or Residence Permit; 3. If the period of the license granted to the Foreigner under Entry Visa or Residence Permit expires and he does not initiate renewal in the cases where it is allowed to do so within the prescribed period; 4. If his Entry Visa or Residence Permit has been cancelled, and he does not leave the State within the prescribed period