In bid to encourage tourism and commerce in the oil rich state, the government of the UAE has introduced a re-entry permit that allows expats who have stayed outside the Emirates for over six months to return to the country as long as they hold a valid visa.
The permit can be obtained through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security’s (ICP) website under ‘smart services’ section. The re-entry permit for expats is valid for 30 days after the applicant receives an approval email from the ICP. The approval process takes about five days.
Residents applying for a permit to re-enter the country must specify a reason for staying outside the country for that long and provide proof.
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