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UAE tightens auditing of Green Residency freelance visas to curb misuse
The GDRFA has introduced stricter vetting for Green Residency (freelance) visa applications after uncovering limited abuse of the system. Permits are still being issued, but processing now takes up to two weeks, forcing employers to plan further ahead. The crackdown underscores the UAE’s bid to balance labour-market flexibility with robust compliance.
Dubai immigration chief quashes social-media rumours of freelance-visa freeze
Dubai’s GDRFA confirmed that the freelance (Green Residency) visa programme remains open despite viral rumours. The statement reassures employers and independent professionals while highlighting that tougher background checks—not a freeze—are the reason some applicants are experiencing delays.