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Applying for UAE visa

This page provides information about the visa rules and procedures to enter the UAE.

You can apply for UAE visa online through the websites of:

 

Who needs a visa to enter the UAE?

GCC citizens

If you are a citizen of a GCC country, you do not require a visa to visit the UAE. You need to produce your passport or government-issued ID card at the point of entry into the UAE.

GCC residents

GCC residents need to apply for visa online on the websites of General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs, Dubai and Ministry of Interior.

Other nationalities

If you are a citizen of one of the following countries (holding regular passports), you are exempted from UAE visa: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Finland, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States of America and Vatican.

This list might change with change in diplomatic relations and foreign policies. It is therefore best to check with the UAE embassy or consulate in your country or the airline you would fly with, to the UAE.

If you do NOT fall into any of the above categories, you will require a visa prior to arrival in the UAE.

Who can apply for a visa?

The sponsor usually applies for a visa on your behalf.

Valid sponsors:

  • Hotels and tourist companies can apply on your behalf for a tourist visa (valid for 30 days), a service visa (valid for 14 days) or a visit visa (valid for 30 days and can be extended for other 30 days)
  • Airlines and airlines handlers can apply on behalf of their crew members for a 96-hour transit visa
  • Other organisations based in the UAE may only apply for visit visas and service visas
  • Individuals (relatives or friends) already resident in the UAE may, subject to guidelines, also apply on your behalf for a visit visa

Visa types, validity and fees

All visas are valid for 60 days before entering the country. (Visitors need to enter the UAE within 60 days from the date of issue of the visa.)

Sr. No. Type Fees (AED)
1 Multiple entry visa (valid for 6 months, with each stay extending for a maximum of 14 days only) 2000
2 Long term visit permission (90 days, non-renewable) 1000
3 Short term visit permission (30 days, non-renewable) 500
4 Study entry permission (90 days, renewable twice) 1000
5 Study entry permission renewal 500
6 Treatment entry permission (90 days, renewable once) 1000
7 Treatment entry permission renewal 500
8 Entry permit to attend exhibitions and conferences 30 days, non-renewable) 100
9 Tourist entry permit (30 days, renewable once) 100
10 Tourist entry permit renewal 500
11 Visit permit for GCC residents (60 days) 100
12 Visit permit for GCC residents renewal 500
13 Entry permit for companions of GCC citizens 100
14 Entry permit for companions of GCC citizens renewal 200
15 Mission entry visa 200
16 Transit visa 100

Read more about types of entry permits on Abu Dhabi and Dubai government portals.

Where to apply for visa?

You can apply for visa through the UAE embassy or consulate in your country or through the office of General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs in each emirate (listed below).

Ministry of Interior issues visas for the emirates of Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah.

Documents required for visa

  • Passport copies
  • Copy of confirmed flight booking
  • Bank approval letter
  • Passport-sized photographs
  • Visa fee

*Compiled from the websites of:

  • The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Dubai Corporation of Tourism & Commerce Marketing – VisitDubai.com

You can access related eServices through this portal.

Useful links:

Please note that visa rules, procedure, requirement of documents, fees etc. may change from time to time. Kindly confirm with the authorities listed above.

FAQs

Do I need a visa to visit the UAE?

GCC citizens do not need visa to visit the UAE.

GCC residents need to apply online on the websites of General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs, Dubai and Ministry of Interior.

Citizens of stipulated 45 countries are exempted from UAE visa.

Refer to visa information in detail.

How to apply for UAE visa?

You can apply for visa through the UAE embassy or consulate in your country or through the office of General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs in each emirate.

 

Can I apply for visa online?

Yes, you can apply through the websites of General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs, Dubai and Ministry of Interior.

How can I check the status of my visa application?

You can check the status of your visa application online. Refer to the websites of General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs, Dubai and Ministry of Interior.

I am a British citizens travelling to UAE on holiday. Do I need a visa?

  • Citizens of the UK (with right of abode in the UK) will be granted a free of charge visit visa on arrival in the UAE. No application in advance of travel is necessary. Please note that your passport will be stamped for 30 days upon arrival. If further stay is required an application for an extension should be made to the local General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs three days prior to the expiry date (chargeable services).
    Please note that holders of British Overseas Citizens Passport who do not have the right of abode in the UK do need visas to enter the UAE.
    All visitors should have a valid return travel ticket and a passport valid for a minimum period of six months for tourism and employment.
    Resident visas and work permits are issued by the relevant authorities in the UAE after an application from a prospective employer.
  • I am not a British Citizen but I live in the UK. Do I need a UAE visa?
    • Maybe. In depends on your Nationality. Please see the Visa section on UAE Embassy’s website or check below.If your country of nationality appears on the list below, no advance visa arrangements are required to visit the UAE. Simply disembark your flight at Dubai International Airport and proceed to Immigration, where your passport will be stamped with a 30-day visit visa free of charge. This can be extended for an additional 30 days at an additional charge.
      • Andorra
      • Australia
      • Austria
      • Belgium
      • Brunei
      • Bulgaria
      • Canada
      • China
      • Croatia
      • Cyprus
      • Czech Republic
      • Denmark
      • Estonia
      • Finland
      • France
      • Germany
      • Greece
      • Hong Kong
      • Hungary
      • Iceland
      • Ireland
      • Italy
      • Japan
      • Latvia
      • Liechtenstein
      • Lithuania
      • Luxembourg
      • Malaysia
      • Malta
      • Monaco
      • Netherlands
      • New Zealand
      • Norway
      • Poland
      • Portugal
      • Romania
      • San Marino
      • Singapore
      • Slovakia
      • Slovenia
      • South Korea
      • Spain
      • Sweden
      • Switzerland
      • United Kingdom
      • USA
      • Vatican City

      If your country is not listed above, you will require a visa and a sponsor for your visit. The sponsor normally applies for the visa on your behalf.

      Valid sponsors:

      • Hotels and tourist companies can apply on your behalf for a Tourist Visa (valid for 30 days), a Service Visa (valid for 14 days) or a Visit Visa (valid for 30 days and can be extended for other 30 days)
      • Airlines and airlines handlers can apply on behalf of their crew members for a 96-hour Transit Visa
      • Other organizations based in the UAE may only apply for Visit Visas and Service Visas
      • Individuals (relatives or friends) already resident in the UAE may, subject to guidelines, also apply on your behalf for a Visit Visa

      Documents Required for a Visa

      • Passport copies
      • Copy of confirmed flight booking
      • Bank approval letter
      • Passport-sized photographs
      • Visa fee
  • What is the minimum validity period that I need to have in my passport?
    • Six months, beyond the end of your intended stay. If you hold a residence permit, your passport must be valid for at least three months in order to travel in and out of the country.
  • Are there any restrictions on single women travelling to the UAE?
    • NO
  • Is it safe for a single woman to travel to the Dubai?
    • Yes. UAE is one of the safest countries in the world.
  • Is it legal to share a hotel room with my partner if I am not married?
    • No
  • Is kissing and holding hands appropriate in public?
    • As in all Muslim countries public displays of affection are considered disrespectful and may lead to a police caution or even arrest.
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