For children born to Emirati mothers and foreign nationals, the UAE is now issuing residency visas for five years.

September 5, 2022 marked the implementation of the new law on entry and residence of foreigners.

As opposed to the three-year residency previously available to children of Emirati mothers, the five-year residency is a big step forward.

As of July this year, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, issued Cabinet decision no. 65 for 2022 for the executive regulations of federal decree-law no. 29 for 2021 regarding foreigners’ entry and residency.

To attract high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and highly-skilled professionals, the UAE introduced several visa and entry reforms.

Furthermore, the country announced a five-year Green Visa in addition to its popular Golden Visa and multiple-entry five-year tourist visa. The residence visa allows its holder to sponsor himself/herself for five years. Green Visa holders are allowed to sponsor their first-degree relatives in addition to their spouses and children. In all cases, the duration and validity of the family visa will be aligned with the original residence visa holder.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued a resolution in June 2022 granting Emirati children residing in the country the same benefits as other citizens in the area of education and health.

To implement the provisions of this resolution and the decisions required in this regard, the Ministry of Presidential Affairs is responsible for providing the necessary support to federal and local government agencies. It was in line with the leadership's desire to ensure stability and support for Emirati mothers' families.