Dubai Visa For Doctors
Dubai is a famous tourist destination in the Middle East because of its prosperity, wealthy standard of living, and luxurious lifestyle. The emirate is also a well-known medical hub because of its high-class healthcare facilities available in the city. However, if a doctor wants to set up their practice in Dubai then they will have to register with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) but the doctor must obtain a visa or residency before applying for registration.Dubai is one of the top destinations for medical professionals. Dubai decree has made it mandatory for all doctors and nurses to have a prior approval from the Ministry of Health if they want to work in Dubai.
Dubai Visa For Doctors
For doctors who are looking for a career that gives them a better quality of life and more time for their family and friends, you may want to consider delving into the Dubai Health Care Sector. The Dubai Health Care Sector is currently experiencing an increase in demand for doctors, with many local and international medical care institutions expanding here. Doctors can find a rewarding career by practicing medicine in the UAE while taking advantage of Dubai’s world-class social life and nightlife opportunities.Dubai is a popular and vibrant city. It is a thriving metropolis with many economic and educational opportunities to offer. Thousands of people migrate to the emirate every year. Many foreign nationals come either migrating or working, while others visit Dubai as tourists. Dubai offers visa on arrival for different categories of applicants. This makes it easier for visitors to get the visa with very little documentation.
When I received the phone call to tell me that I had been granted golden residency in the UAE for 10 years, I was overjoyed and very proud and that the UAE government appreciated my work and efforts over the past seven years at Tawam Hospital and I felt a sense of belonging to this great country,” Head of the Department of Surgery at Tawam Hospital in Abu Dhabi, Dr. Guido Mannaerts, told WAM.
Recently announced by the country’s Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Golden Visa initiative plans to attract the best talent and health expertise from across the world, and support workers in the first line of defense in appreciation for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“For me, the golden residency for doctors is like giving doctors a golden opportunity in appreciation of their work in providing healthcare to members of the community, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Dr. Salima Wani, Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chair of Academic Affairs and Deputy Chief Medical Office at Abu Dhabi’s CornicheHospital said.
UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. (File photo: Reuters)
Internal medicine specialist at the Al Shuwaib Health Center of the SEHA Ambulatory Healthcare Services extended his gratitude to the country’s leadership, adding that he felt it to be a medal of honor in appreciation of his and other doctors’ duties towards the UAE.
Dr. Michael George Uglow, a Consultant in Orthopedics and Head of the Department of Orthopedics at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, said, “I feel proud and grateful to be granted the golden residency in my second country, the UAE.”
UAE ‘Golden Visa’ eligibility
The UAE debuted the “Golden Visa” last year, providing specialists with the opportunity to receive a ten-year permanent visa for the UAE.
GULFUAE ‘Golden Visa,’ ‘Green Visa’: Eligibility, application and requirements explained
Doctors, scientists, innovators, outstanding students, researchers, humanitarian workers, entrepreneurs, investors, CEOs and specialists in the fields of science, engineering, health, education, business management and technology have so far been known to be eligible for this visa.
Eligibility for the visa was expanded last week, and specialists from various fields can now apply for it.
Also last week, the country also introduced the “Green Visa,” allowing highly-skilled people to sponsor themselves without needing to be tied to an employer, as well as the “Freelancer Visa” which allows UAE residents and foreigners (along with their families) to work, study and live in the country with long-term residency status without needing an Emirati sponsor.
Read more:
UAE ‘Golden Visa,’ ‘Green Visa’: Eligibility, application and requirements explained
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