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United Arab Emirates: Re-Entry Permit Service for Residents with Cancelled Residency

United Arab Emirates: Re-Entry Permit Service for Residents with Cancelled Residency

The government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched a new service that will allow entry permit applications for residents who have stayed outside of the country for over six months. The service is open to holders of residence permits who remained outside of the country for study, work or medical purposes for a period of six…

Qatar: Mandatory Health Insurance Requirements for Visitor Visas

Qatar: Mandatory Health Insurance Requirements for Visitor Visas

The Qatari government recently implemented the first phase of its mandatory health insurance requirements for visitors. According to the government, the insurance policy for visitors must cover emergency and accidental services only, with a premium of 50 Qatari Riyals per month at the initial issuance and upon extension of the visa. The process for obtaining health…