When a woman living in the UAE on her husband’s visa, is divorced or widowed, the UAE Government grants her an extension of one-year on her residence visa. The extension starts from the date of the death of her husband or the divorce. The extension applies to the woman’s children as well.
When a woman living in the UAE on her husband’s visa, is divorced or widowed, the UAE Government grants her an extension of one-year on her residence visa. The extension starts from the date of the death of her husband or the divorce. This type of visa is renewable for one time only and does not require a substitute sponsor. The extension applies to the woman’s children as well provided they were on their father’s visa at the time of their father’s death or their parents’ divorce.
In addition,
The widow or divorcee will need to submit an application through the relevant GDRFA channels for a residency extension along with the following:
Popular searches