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The Federal Authority for Identity, Nationality, Customs and Ports Security revealed that it issued 5 million, 805 thousand and 836 transactions for new residence permits, and renewed residence permits for foreigners residing in the UAE, during the past year 2022, an increase of 32%, compared to the issuance of 4 million, 411 thousand and 989 new and renewed residence permits in 2018. 2021.
The authority stated, according to the latest statistics for the use of the smart system for electronic government services for the past year, that the total new residence permits issued to customers amounted to 3,415,241 during 2022, an increase of 46% compared to 2,032,855 in 2021.
She added that the total transactions for renewal of residence permits during 2022 amounted to two million and 390 thousand and 595, compared to two million and 379 thousand and 134 during 2021.
The “Identity and Nationality” allows foreigners abroad to apply through its website and smart application for many types of visas, entry and residence permits, depending on the purpose.
The authority indicated the conditions, requirements and fees prescribed for applying for or renewing various residence permits, including “work permit for a person working in a government sector or in a private sector or free zone, residence for an investor or partner, residence for sponsoring universities and colleges, and residence for a newborn for a sponsor working in a government sector.” Or in a private sector or free zone, accommodation for domestic workers, and accommodation for sponsor family members.
The authority specified 4 steps to apply for the issuance of permits easily through the website www.icp.gov.ae or the UAEICP smart application, which includes registration, account creation or access to electronic services in the event of prior registration, choosing the residence permit issuance service, submitting the application, reviewing and updating the retrieved data, and paying the fees. decision, issuance of residency, and receipt of the identity card containing all residency data.
She stressed that the dealers must provide a passport of the sponsored person whose validity is not less than 6 months, and complete the requirements for obtaining the service, including a medical examination, insurance and others within the specified period, in order to avoid canceling the activation of the request. And follow the instructions and requirements sent to them during the course of the transaction, in order to avoid deactivating the request.
