Certain categories of UAE residence visa holders can enter the country even if they have lived overseas for more than six months. "For individuals on an employment residence permit with accompanying dependents, the expectation is that they will stay in the UAE. UAE residence permit holders who remain outside the UAE for six consecutive months will not be able to re-enter on their existing residence permit as this would become inactive. Victor Besa / The NationalAs per regulations, 10-year golden visa holders can stay outside the UAE for more than six months without any change to their residence permit status. “That is why it is important families should check the validity of a student’s permit.”

Source: Ethiopian News August 17, 2023 10:25 UTC