Healthcare has received a huge boost in the UAE with the new rules for 10-year Golden Visas and 5-year Green Residence visas, which are expected to attract top professionals to the nation, an industry expert said.
The UAE Cabinet has eased the eligibility criteria for long-term visas in the UAE. The new rules also make the Golden Visa programme more inclusive to encourage more professionals across diverse industries to apply to the programme.
Reacting to the recent rules, the founder chairman and managing director of Aster DM Healthcare, Dr Azad Moopen, said: “For the healthcare sector, these reforms will attract more doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to build their careers in UAE and select the country as a home for their families.”
According to the new rules, the UAE Golden Visa will be granted to scientists and researchers with high achievements and influence in their field based on the recommendation from the Emirates Scientists Council.
The candidate must have a PhD or a Master’s degree in the disciplines of engineering, technology, life sciences, or natural sciences from the best universities in the world, as well as substantial research achievements.
The UAE Cabinet has also revealed a major expansion, opening out the Golden Visa to highly skilled workers with educational qualifications and professional experience in all disciplines, including medicine, sciences, and engineering, among others.
In addition, the UAE’s new set of executive regulations will also provide skilled employees the opportunity to gain a 5-year Green Residency, without the need for a sponsor or employer.
Moopen added: “It is heartening to see the UAE’s visa relaxation announcement has reforms to support expatriates and businesses. The expansion of benefits to Golden Visa holders and introduction of green residence visa will attract more people with new skill sets and many businesses to the country.
“This will boost the talent pool in UAE and aid in the development of diverse sectors in alignment with the vision of the great rulers of the country to make UAE a global destination of choice.”
The announcement of the new set of rules is also timely, given the recent announcements surrounding the easing of Covid-related regulations in the UAE and the completion of a highly successful six-month long World Expo.
Moopen concluded: “Our triumph in the global war against Covid-19, while delivering the World’s Greatest Show – Expo 2020 – with such success, has established UAE as the most sought-after destinations for businesses and healthcare already. I am sure these moves will increase it exponentially.”
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