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5 Reasons Why Freelancer Visas in Abu Dhabi are a Game Changer

Discover why freelancer visas in Abu Dhabi are a game changer for people wanting to legally live and work in the capital of the UAE.

How Easy is it to get a Freelancer Visa in Abu Dhabi?

Discover how easy it is to get a freelancer visa and trade license to legally freelance and enjoy living in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Emiratisation Update: Boost your small company's team with Emirati Talent

UAE Emiratisation strategy is expanded requiring smaller businesses with 20-49 employees to hire Emirati nationals in 2024 and 2025.

VIDEO: Dubai Visit Visas - Say Goodbye to the 10-Day Grace Period

Important updates on Dubai's visit visa and tourist visa regulations that every visitor needs to know. 10 day grace period is eliminated.

Live And Work Tax Free For A Year - Dubai's Digital Nomad Visa

In this blog post find out all about the Dubai remote work visa for digital nomads and remote workers, the requirements, and how to apply.

UAE extends deadline for companies to change employment contracts to fixed term

The deadline for employers to change their employee's labour contracts to fixed term employment contracts has been extended.

Out of UAE over 6 months? New re-entry permit is easy way residents can return

Out of the UAE over six months? The new re-entry permit for residents is an easy way to return to Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Valid visa holders.

New Unemployment Insurance Mandatory For UAE Employees

It's now mandatory for UAE employees to register and pay for involuntary loss of employment insurance. Find out how to apply in our blog.

UAE Free Zone Visa Validity: Two Years

The validity of UAE free zone visas was reduced from three years to two years. Let Gateway Group make your free zone visa process smooth.

Football Fans going to the FIFA World Cup can get a discounted, multiple entry UAE Tourist Visa

Football fans going to FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar with Hayya card. Apply for a discounted, multiple entry UAE tourist visa. Gateway Group.

Latest Visa Insurance Changes Ensure Employees Get Their Gratuity

Companies need to provide a AED3,000 bank guarantee or insurance with each new employee visa to cover end of service gratuity. Gateway Group

Visiting The UAE Is About To Get Much Easier - 10 Entry Visa Types

Next month, the UAE’s 10 new entry visas come into force. Reflect the purpose of the visit. Flexible. Renewable. Visa Applications Gateway.

Live Your Best Life Enjoying Your Never Ending Vacation With Dubai's Retirement Visa

10 Reasons Dubai is a good retirement destination and how you can retire in the UAE. Retirement visas for over 55s. Gateway Group services.

Beware the penalties of not paying staff on time in the UAE - Wage Protection System

If you decide to pay your employees' wages late or not at all, this will happen in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, UAE. Gateway Group Company Registration

Explore the Updated UAE Golden Visa Requirements. Unlock new investment opportunities.

Explore the new UAE golden visa rules for 2024. We explain how 10-year residency by investment just got easier with reduced requirements.

NEW - UAE's 10 Residency Options

There are now 10 UAE residency visa options, including employment visas, residency by investment, education visas and live visas.

UAE Overhauls Entry And Residency Visas

The UAE has announced a huge overhaul of its entry visa and residency options for expats to attract and retain talent, boost competitiveness

Emirates ID to replace UAE residency visa in passports

From 11th April 2022, UAE residence visa stickers will no longer be stamped in passports. Emirates ID cards will contain visa status info.

UAE Visas - Foreign Students Can Now Sponsor Family

Recently the UAE has overhauled its visa regulations. The latest announcement allows foreign students to sponsor their families.

UAE Visa Renewal Regulations Updated. All You Need To Know…

The time frame for the automatic renewal of expired UAE residence visas after 1st March 2020 has been changed - check how this affects you!

How To Make Yourself More Attractive To Prospective Employers In The UAE

It goes without saying your CV needs to standout when applying for a new job in the UAE, but is there more you could be doing?

How To Travel Back To Dubai - Latest Rules For UAE Residents

If you are a UAE resident stranded overseas due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions, here are the latest rules for returning to Dubai.

What Visas Are Available In The UAE?

Expanding your business into the UAE? Understand what visas will be applicable to your employees in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

What To Do If Your UAE Visa Has Been Cancelled During Covid-19

When UAE visas are cancelled, it can be a stressful time for expats as you have just 30 days to arrange a new visa or leave the UAE.

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