12 May 2016

United Arab Emirates to open visa centers offshore

The UAE Government has announced plans to open visa centers in foreign countries. These centers will enable individuals with prospective employment in the UAE to sign their job offers, obtain work authorization, conduct medical and biometric tests and obtain their Employment Entry Permits, all in their home country. This initiative seeks to make the hiring process more transparent and streamlined for UAE based organizations.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services group, and attached below, provides additional details.

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Full text of Tax Alert 2016-0856

Document ID: 2016-0856