Dubai Land Department has notified all owners, developers, property management companies and tenants to register co-occupant details in the owned/leased properties.
The registration must be completed within a “maximum of two weeks with immediate effect,” the circular said.
According to the circular, – to register their co-occupants – all owners, developers, property management companies and tenants must follow an 8-step process including adding personal details and the Emirates ID.
Once registered, co-occupants will automatically be updated on the tenancy contract.
The circular comes as the UAE government updates its rules to reflect the evolving needs of its massive expatriate population. The UAE is home to over 200 nationalities, and the government has been keen in attracting more foreigners to live and work in the country.
In 2020, the UAE relaxed family laws, to allow legal cohabitation of unmarried couples or unrelated flatmates.
It was part of sweeping reforms such as changes to policies around divorce and inheritance, harassment and assault, and alcohol consumption.
More recently, the UAE government has introduced progressive visa regulations that make it easier for foreigners to obtain residence visas – which formally goes into effect next month.
The long-term visas are being granted to investors, entrepreneurs, startup owners, exceptional talents, scientists, professionals in various fields, outstanding students and graduates, humanitarian pioneers, and frontline heroes.
The benefits of the long-term visas will extend to immediate family members. Children can be sponsored by the Golden Visa or Green Residence visa holder until the age of 25 – an increase from the previous rule of 18 years – with no age limit for unmarried daughters. Children of determination are granted a residence permit, regardless of their age.
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