Part of: GS Prelims and GS- II – International Relations
Context The United Arab Emirates has announced a new class of visas intended to ease the restrictions faced by foreigners in pursuing employment opportunities in the country, referred to as “green visa”.
Key features of the new visa
Under the green visa, foreigners will be allowed to work in the UAE without being sponsored by an employer.
The green visa will enable visa holders to sponsor their parents.
It will increase the cap on the age of children who can be sponsored by the holder from 18 to 25.
The program will also allow the holder a grace period of up to three months to look for a new job if they lose their old one.
