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10-year golden visa application fees in UAE increased

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has increased the fees from Dh50 to Dh150 for 10-year golden visa applications in the UAE. The new charges cover government fees and smart services fees. The ICP urged foreigners seeking a golden visa to check their eligibility on the website smartservices.icp.gov.ae or the smart application "UAEICP" and follow the steps to complete the procedures. ICP reiterated that candidacy application is a service that enables the issuance of the golden visa through an initial electronic approval.

What are the steps for applying?

— Fill in the needed data in smartservices.icp.gov.ae. — Attach the documents (compulsory and optional documents vary according to the data entered in the application). — Pay the fees. — Submit the application. — The service is confirmed when the applicant receives the transaction via e-mail. There are three channels through which requests are received. According to ICP, these are ICP's website or smart application, customer happiness centers, and typing offices approved by ICP.

What happens if the application is rejected?

The application will be rejected electronically after 30 days if the application is returned because the required documents were incomplete or the data was inaccurate. If the application is returned three times for incomplete or incorrect documentation, it will also be rejected. If the application is rejected, only the issuance fees and any financial guarantees will be reimbursed through credit card within six months of the application's submission date or via the methods used for a check or bank transfer within five years. KD/Expat Media
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