NEWS : UAE Golden Visa Holders Can Now Obtain Return Permits in Just 30 Minutes




UAE Golden Visa Holders Can Now Obtain Return Permits in Just 30 Minutes

The UAE has taken another step toward seamless residency management. Golden Visa holders who lose or damage their passports while abroad can now apply for an electronic Return Permit and receive approval within 30 minutes, free of charge.

This initiative enhances the UAE’s commitment to providing efficient, tech-driven consular services for residents and investors.

What the New Rule Covers

  • Eligibility: Golden Visa holders and their registered dependents.

  • Scope: Applicable when a passport is lost, stolen, or damaged abroad.

  • Access: Application available through the UAE Pass or via the UAE’s official online portal.

  • Processing Time: Approximately 30 minutes, with immediate digital confirmation.

  • Validity: Single-entry permit, usable within seven days.

  • Fees: None — the service is free of charge.

This digital permit allows affected residents to return safely to the UAE without the delays that previously required embassy appointments or paper-based clearances.

Implications for Investors and Residents

For high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and foreign executives holding the UAE Golden Visa, this is more than a convenience — it’s an assurance of mobility and support.

It demonstrates how the UAE continues to enhance its resident-friendly ecosystem by integrating government services into a unified digital framework.

For service providers managing corporate structures, relocation, or investor visas, this update represents a clear value-add to highlight when advising global clients on the benefits of UAE residency.

Why This Matters for Corporate and Advisory Firms

Devenir Corporate Services and similar firms advising cross-border investors can leverage this update as a proof-point of regulatory maturity and digital agility in the UAE.

When combined with 100% foreign ownership rules, revised tax clarity, and growing fund-licensing flexibility, the improved visa-support mechanism reinforces the UAE’s position as a preferred base for long-term investors.

The Return Permit service reflects a wider national shift toward automation, transparency, and resident care. For corporate entities, investors, and consultants, it sets a new benchmark for how efficiently the UAE protects the mobility of its long-term residents.



 

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