UAE Citizenship for Expats - Who are eligible
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The UAE has done amendments to the citizenship law, According to new law investors, professionals, special talents and their families can acquire the Emirati nationality and passport under certain conditions. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the new law on Saturday. The New law target is to attract talents that will contribute to the development journey and prosperity of the country... It’s the responsibility UAE Cabinet, local courts and executive councils who will nominate expats who are eligible for the citizenship under certain criteria set for each category...
All we need to know:
Expats Eligible for Citizenship?
• Investors
• Doctors
• Specialists
• Inventors
• Scientists
• Talents
• Intellectuals
• Artists
• The families of all the categories above.
Can one hold his/her original citizenship?
Yes.
What are the advantage?
The UAE citizenship offers a large range of advantages, including the proper to determine or own commercial entities and properties.
What are the terms and conditions?
Investors
They are required to possess own a property within the UAE.
Doctors and specialists
They must have done specialisation in a unique scientific discipline or any other that are highly required within the UAE. The applicant must have acknowledged scientific contributions, studies and research of scientific value and a practical experience of not less than 10 years, in addition to obtaining membership in a reputable organisation in his field of specialisation.
Scientists
It is necessary to be a vigorous researcher during a university or research centre or within the private sector, with a practical experience of not less than 10 years within the same field. They must also have done contributions within the scientific field such as winning a prestigious scientific award, or securing substantial funding for their research during the past 10 years. It is also mandatory to get a recommendation letter from recognised scientific institutions within the UAE.
Inventors
They should have obtained one or more patents that are approved by the UAE Ministry of Economy or the other reputable international body, in additionally to a recommendation letter from the Economy Ministry.
Creative talents
Intellectuals and artists should be pioneers within the culture and art fields and winners of one or more international award(s). A recommendation letter from related government entities is mandatory furthermore
Other requirements
In case one qualifies, other requirements include swearing the oath of allegiance; committing to abide by the Emirati laws; and officially informing the respective government office agency just in case of acquiring or losing the other citizenship.
Can the citizenship be withdrawn?
As per the amendments, the citizenship can be withdrawn upon breach of the conditions.
30 Jan, 2021
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