UAE may offer two-year multiple-entry visit visas for work assignments

The United Arab Emirates may soon allow Visit Visas for Work Assignments, also known as Mission Visas, to be issued as multiple-entry visas valid for two years, according to a report by Fragomen. Previously, multiple entries were permitted, but the rules did not specify a clear validity period or stay duration, and most visas issued were single-entry for up to 90 days.

Once implemented, visitors will be able to stay up to 60 days per entry, with a total of 180 days allowed in a year. Visa holders will also need to complete a medical examination within 15 days of their first entry.

The updated rules aim to give foreign workers more flexibility for temporary assignments and help employers manage short-term projects or probation periods efficiently. Further guidance is expected on eligible companies, visa-eligible professionals, and additional conditions.


As reported by Fragomen, the changes are still in the planning stage.