What UAE Federal Law No. 6 of 1973 - ICA Entry, Residence and Golden Visa Framework requires
The UAE's immigration framework is grounded in Federal Law No. 6 of 1973 concerning entry and residence of foreigners, as significantly amended by Federal Decree-Law No. 29 of 2021. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICA - formerly GDRFA/DNRD) administers all entry and residence matters. Nationals of 64+ countries receive visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry for 30-90 days. The UAE introduced the 10-year Golden Visa in 2019 (expanded 2022) for investors, entrepreneurs, talented individuals, and outstanding students. The 5-year Green Visa was introduced in 2022 for skilled workers and freelancers, allowing self-sponsorship. The Blue Residence Visa (2023) is a permanent residency for exceptional individuals. Overstay fines are AED 50 per day for the first 180 days, then escalating. The UAE operates a unified residence permit system managed through ICA and GDRFA (General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs) in each Emirate. Labour permits (work permits) are managed by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) for non-free zone employers.
Pillar: Immigration & Border Control · Authority: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICA), UAE · Version: 2.0 · Last updated:
Primary source: https://www.ica.gov.ae/en/home.aspx
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- Federal Law No. 6 of 1973 on Entry and Residence of Foreigners in the UAE as amended by Federal Decree-Law No. 29 of 2021 - residence permit framework, entry visa categories, overstay penalties, deportation authority
- Cabinet Resolution No. 56 of 2022 on Entry and Residence Rules - Golden Visa (10-year) and Green Visa (5-year) eligibility criteria, AED thresholds, self-sponsorship rights, family sponsorship
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