VISAS AND IMMIGRATION
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updated. To check for recent changes to visa regulations log on to http://www.uaeinteract.com/news/default3.asp?ID=155
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Up-to-date information on visas is
available from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs: http://www.mofa.gov.ae/mofa_english/portal/79e01fed-3501-4ebb-accd-9e27950433a7.aspx
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Here is a link to download visa application form http://www.uaeinteract.com/travel/uae_visa.pdf .
You will find other links to UAE Embassies and Consulates here: http://www.mofa.gov.ae/mofa_english/portal/2c7ff8a6-c6fa-4418-95a8-db64287fab26.aspx
Here is a link to download visa application form http://www.uaeinteract.com/travel/uae_visa.pdf .
You will find other links to UAE Embassies and Consulates here: http://www.mofa.gov.ae/mofa_english/portal/2c7ff8a6-c6fa-4418-95a8-db64287fab26.aspx
You may also need to contact your own
national Embassy or Consulate: http://www.mofa.gov.ae/mofa_english/portal/7f88a30f-111d-45a7-8d25-62764985e2a1.aspx
Call the 24-hour, toll-free AMER service on 800511 for answers to queries about visas for any of the emirates.
The kind of visa that you require for
entry into the UAE depends on several different factors such as your
nationality, the purpose of your planned visit and its planned duration. Please
read the following details carefully and refer to the regulations listed below.
Note that visa regulations are subject to change so it is always advisable to
check with your embassy before travelling.
If you are a national citizen
of a GCC country you do not require a visa to visit the UAE. You will
simply need to produce your GCC country passport upon arrival at the point of
entry into the UAE.
Visas will also be issued to escorts
of GCC nationals, including domestic helpers, for a renewable duration of 60
days.
Documents required include the
original passport of the sponsored person and a valid residency visa.
GCC Residents who
are not GCC nationals but who have a high professional status such as company
managers, business people, auditors, accountants, doctors, engineers,
pharmacists, or employees working in the public sector, their families, drivers
and personal staff sponsored by them, are eligible for a non-renewable 30-day
visa upon arrival at the approved ports of entry.
Documents required include the
original passport of the sponsored person, a valid residency visa and proof of
employment in the country of residence.
Citizens of the following countries
(including all 28 EU member states from 22 March 2014) are eligible for a
free-of-charge Visit visa at all UAE airports or other points of entry: Australia,
Austria, Andorra, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Croatia, the Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, United States of America, United Kingdom
with (Right of Abode in UK) and the Vatican. The visa is valid for 30
days, renewable once.
The list of eligible countries may
vary from time to time and it is therefore necessary to check with your local
UAE embassy or the airline that you are using to fly to the UAE prior to
departure.
If you do NOT fall into one of the
above categories, you will require a visa and a sponsor for your visit. The
sponsor normally applies for the visa on your behalf.
Valid sponsors may be as follows:
a) Hotels & Tourist Companies can
apply, on your behalf, for a Tourist Visa (valid for 30 days); or a Service
Visa (valid for 14 days); or a Visit Visa (valid for 30 days and can be
extended for another 30 days).
b) Airlines & Airlines Handlers
apply on behalf of their crew members for a 96-hour Transit Visa.
c) Other organizations based in the
UAE may only apply for Visit Visas and Service Visas.
d) Individuals (relatives or friends)
already resident in the UAE may, subject to guidelines, also apply on your
behalf for a Visit Visa.
Visit Visa
The Visit Visa applies to tourists who
wish to spend more than 14 days in UAE, those coming for family visits as well
as those on long-term business visits. It requires the sponsorship of any UAE
resident or any company or hotel licensed to operate within the UAE. A
refundable guarantee is required from expatriates who wish to sponsor distant
relatives.
90-Day Long-Term Visit Visa
(Individuals)
E-form application (fees paid)
including clear personal photo of the sponsored person approved by the sponsor
or authorized signatories (signed and stamped).
Required documents:
- Clear
passport copy of the sponsor
- Clear
passport copy of the sponsored person
- A
copy of the salary certificate or employment contract of the sponsor
(resident) must be attached
- Proof
of family relationship (kinship)
- Travel
insurance
* Fees:
AED 1110 e-DNRD Fees. AED 1120 e-form fees. AED 1000 deposit, refundable upon departure of the sponsored person.
AED 1110 e-DNRD Fees. AED 1120 e-form fees. AED 1000 deposit, refundable upon departure of the sponsored person.
Valid for 60 days from the issue date
and non-renewable. Valid for 90 days from the arrival date and non-renewable
30-Day Short-Term Visit Visa
(Individuals)
E-form application (fees paid)
including clear personal photo of the sponsored person approved by the sponsors
or authorized signatories (signed and stamped).
Required documents:
- Clear
passport copy of the sponsor
- Clear
passport copy of the sponsored person
- A
copy of the salary certificate or employment contract of the sponsor
(resident) must be attached
Proof of family relationship - Travel
insurance
* Fees:
AED 610 e-DNRD fees. AED 620 e-form fees. AED 1000 deposit, refundable upon departure of the sponsored person.
AED 610 e-DNRD fees. AED 620 e-form fees. AED 1000 deposit, refundable upon departure of the sponsored person.
Valid for 60 days from the issue date
and non-renewable. Valid for 30 days from arrival date and non-renewable
30-Day Short-Term Visit Visa
(Companies)
E-form application (fees paid)
including clear personal photo of the sponsored person approved by the sponsors
or authorized signatories (signed and stamped).
Required documents:
- Clear
passport copy of the sponsor
- Copy
of the establishment card
- Travel
insurance
Fees:
AED 610 e-DNRD fees. AED 620 e-form fees. AED 1000 deposit, refundable upon departure of the sponsored person.
AED 610 e-DNRD fees. AED 620 e-form fees. AED 1000 deposit, refundable upon departure of the sponsored person.
Valid for 60 days from the issue date
and non-renewable. Valid for 30 days from the arrival date and non-renewable.
90-Day Long-term Visit Visa
(Companies)
E-form application (fees paid)
including clear personal photo of the sponsored person approved by the sponsors
or authorized signatories (signed and stamped).
Required documents:
- Clear
passport copy of the sponsor
- Copy
of the establishment card
- Travel
insurance
Fees:
AED 1100 e-DNRD fees. AED 1120 e-form fees. AED 1000 deposit, refundable upon departure of the sponsored person.
AED 1100 e-DNRD fees. AED 1120 e-form fees. AED 1000 deposit, refundable upon departure of the sponsored person.
Valid for 60 days from the issue date
and non-renewable. Valid for 90 days from the arrival date and non-renewable.
Tourist Visa
The Tourist Visa is a special category
of visa under the Visit Visa type. This can be obtained for individual tourists
from Turkey, Ukraine, Albania, Russia, St Kitts-Navis, St Lucia, Mexico, Cuba,
Bermuda, Belize, Guyana, French Guiana, Martinique, Antigua and Barbuda, St
Vincent, Jamaica, Palao, and other non-defined American nationalities, Thailand,
South Africa, Singapore, and China.
The Tourist Visa entitles its holder
to a 30-day stay and is non-renewable. The Tourist Visa requires the
sponsorship of hotels and tour operators who bring in visitors from the above
listed countries.
Tourist Visa for all Nationalities
(Tourist companies):
Required documents:
- Clear
passport copy of the sponsor
- Travel
insurance
Fees:
AED 210 e-DNRD fees, AED 220 e-form fees, AED 1000 deposit, refundable upon departure of the sponsored person
AED 210 e-DNRD fees, AED 220 e-form fees, AED 1000 deposit, refundable upon departure of the sponsored person
Valid for 60 days from the issue date
and non-renewable. Valid for 30 days from the arrival date and renewable for
the similar period (30 days), upon payment of a fees of AED 620.
Service is provided through the e-DNRD
e-Services.
Multiple-Entry Visas
Multiple-entry Visas are issued to
visitors on board cruise ships since their schedule usually includes entering
the country more than once in a single trip.
Multiple-entry Visas are also issued
to business visitors who have a relationship with either a multinational or
other reputable local company, and who are frequent visitors to the UAE. This
type of visa is valid for six months from the date of issue and the duration of
each stay is 30 days. The validity is non-renewable. The cost of this visa is
AED 1000.
The visitor must enter the UAE on a
Visit Visa and obtain the Multiple-Entry Visa while in the country. The visa is
stamped in the passport.
German Citizens
German citizens (tourists and business
people) may apply to the UAE embassy in Germany for a one- or two-year multiple-entry
visa. No sponsor is required. The maximum duration of stay of visa holders
should not exceed three months per year. The visa fee is AED 1500
US Citizens
US citizens (tourists and business
people) may apply to the UAE embassy in the US for one to ten-year
multiple-entry visas. A sponsor is required and the visa will be granted free
of charge. The maximum duration of stay should not exceed six months per visit.
Mission Visa
Issued to businessmen and highly
qualified professionals.
Required documents:
- Clear
passport copy of the sponsor
- Travel
insurance
Fees:
AED 320 e-form fees, AED 1000 deposit
refundable upon departure of the sponsored person.
Valid for 14 days from the issue
date and non-renewable. Valid for 16 days from arrival date and non-renewable.
Transit Visa
Transit passengers stopping at Dubai
International Airport for a minimum of 8 hours are eligible for a 96-hour
transit visa. A valid onward ticket is required
Passports or travel documents must be
valid for at least three months.
Citizens of the following countries
are not eligible for the 96-hour visa on arrival:
Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Niger, and Yemen.
Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Niger, and Yemen.
Transit visas for passengers arriving
at Dubai and Abu Dhabi International Airports can be arranged by Emirates
Airline and Etihad Airways for their passengers or by Marhaba Services for
those travelling on other airlines. Marhaba Services Tel: 00971 4 2162657;
2164629
email: marhaba@emirates.com
email: marhaba@emirates.com
Student Visa
Sponsor must be one of the licensed
universities or educational institutions in the UAE (recognized by the
Ministry of Higher Education).
E-form application (fees paid)
including clear personal photo of the sponsored person approved by the sponsors
or authorized signatories (signed and stamped).
Required documents:
- Clear
passport copy of the sponsor
- Copy
of the establishment card
- Copy
of the trade license
- Travel
insurance
Fees:
AED 1110 e-DNRD fees. AED 1120 e-form
fees.
AED 1000 deposit refundable upon
departure of the sponsored person.
Medical Treatment
Patients seeking medical treatment in
the UAE must be sponsored by medical establishments, both in public and private
sectors, and approved by the Ministry of Health or Health Authority of the
emirate. Visas in this category are valid for 60 days from the date of arrival
and can be renewed twice for 60-day periods.
E-forms application form (fees paid)
including clear personal photo of the sponsored person approved by the sponsors
or authorized signatories (signed and stamped).
Required documents:
- Clear
passport copy of the sponsor
- Copy
of the establishment card
- Medical
certificate attested by MOH or Health Authority
- Travel
insurance
Fees:
AED 1110 e-DNRD fees, AED 1120 e-form fees, AED 1000 deposit, refundable upon departure of the sponsored person.
AED 1110 e-DNRD fees, AED 1120 e-form fees, AED 1000 deposit, refundable upon departure of the sponsored person.
AED 610 e-service fees, AED 620 e-form
fees.
Valid for 60 days from the arrival date and can be renewed twice, 60 days each.
Exhibitions/Festivals/Conferences
Government and Private
Establishments
E-forms application form (fees paid)
including clear personal photo of the sponsored person approved by the sponsors
or authorized signatories (signed and stamped).
Required documents:
- Clear
passport copy of the sponsor
- Copy
of the establishment card
- Copy
of the trade license
- Letter
from the concerned entity announcing the exhibition, festival or
conference
- Travel
insurance
Fees: AED 210 e-DNRD fees,
AED 220 e-form fees, AED1000 deposit refundable upon departure of the
sponsored person.
Valid for 60 days from the issue date
and non-renewable. Valid for 30 days from the issue date and non-renewable.
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