Immigration
UAE 180-day visa rule
A residence visa generally becomes invalid after more than 180 continuous days abroad.
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A residence visa generally becomes invalid after more than 180 continuous days abroad.
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Reported by: Arabian Business 18 Aug 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Arabian Business →
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Arabian Business (UAE).
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18 Aug 2026.
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Read the original at Arabian Business: https://www.arabianbusiness.com/abnews/uae-180-day-visa-rule
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