8 Long-Term UAE Visas That Don't Need Sponsorship

1.The Investor Visa

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2. The Green Visa

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3. The Gaming Visa

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4. The Student & Graduate Visa

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5. The Humanitarian Visa

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6. The Influencer Visa

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7. The Blue Visa

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Dreaming of UAE life minus Sponsorship?

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