Dubai Visa Requirements

Visa Requirements for Dubai and the UAE

Dubai & UAE Visa Information

Visa requirements for entering Dubai vary greatly between different nationalities and it is always advised to check regulations before travelling. It is relatively simple and hassle free to obtain a visa allowing you to enter the UAE.

If you wish to travel to the UAE, you will find all the information concerning dubai visa requirements on www.dnrd.ae

Please note that Dubai visa regulations and costs are subject to change and should always be confirmed with your travel agent or nearest UAE embassy before travelling.

www.dnrd.gov.ae

For more information you can also visit – www.dubaivisa.net

Documents required for visitors wishing to obtain a visa for Dubai

The applicant must submit the following documents:

  • A passport photocopy with a minimum of 6 months validity
  • 2 x passport size colour photographs

 

Processing time & charges:

  • A normal dubai visa is issued between 5 to 7 working days at a charge of AED 250
  • If you wish to process your dubai visa on an urgent basis the processing time is 2 days at a charge of AED 375

 

Visa validity & renewal:

  • A visit visa is valid for 55 days from the time of entry into the UAE
  • The visa can be renewed for one additional month at a charge of AED 625

 

Visa on Arrival at Dubai Airport

Visas are required for all visitors to Dubai with the exception of nationals from the following countries:

GCC Nationals (Gulf Cooperation Council member countries): Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia

Western Europe: United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Luxemburg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco, Vatican City, Iceland, Andorra, San Mario and Liechtenstein

North America: USA and Canada

Far East: Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong

Australia and New Zealand

The following original documents have to be attested and carried with you when travelling to Dubai:

  1. Birth certificate
  2. Drivers License(s)
  3. Diploma(s)/Degree(s)
  4. Marriage Certificate
  5. Adoption/Custody Papers
  6. Others, if any

 

Attesting documents could take some time and possibly even several months in some countries so it is advisable to start the process early for your UAE Visa.

Dubai and UAE Visa’s for other Nationalities

For all other nationalities, a visa must be applied for before you enter the country. This can be done through your respective embassy, a local UAE sponsor or a local hotel.

Hotel Visas for Dubai and the UAE

Tourists travelling to Dubai can get a visa from a hotel in Dubai if they have a reservation for a minimum of one night. They must fax, email or courier the dubai hotel a copy of their passport along with the reason for the visit (tourism is a perfectly acceptable reason) and their arrival date. The hotel will then fax a copy of the visa when it is ready.

Airlines may require confirmation that a visa is in place prior to check-in at the airport (a fax copy is sufficient). The original visa will be held at Dubai Airport for collection before passport control.

UAE and Dubai Visa Types

There are two types of Visa available for tourists in the UAE, they are Visit Visas and Transit Visas. They are issued depending on the duration of stay requested.

1. Dubai Visit Visa

A visit visa for Dubai and the rest of the UAE is issued for people who are sponsored by a company operating in the UAE. It is valid for two months from the date of arrival and can be extended for one further month if requested.

Documents required:

  • Photocopy of the visitor’s passport
  • Application form, completed and signed by the sponsoring company
  • Photocopy of the trade license of the company
  • A Guarantee letter from the company stating its responsibility of the visitor during his/her visit

 

2. Dubai Transit Visa

A Transit Visa for Dubai & the UAE is issued to individuals at the request of any licensed company such as hotels or trading companies who hold an authorisation for applying for this visa. It is valid for 14 days and it cannot be renewed.

Documents required:

  • Photocopy of the visitor’s passport
  • Application form, completed and signed by the sponsoring company
  • Authorisation card of the company

 

UAE and Dubai Visa Renewals

The DNRD renews the Visit Visa at its expiry date if the sponsor so decides. Renewals can be made by paying the extension fee of Dhs 500 at the DNRD. If you overstay your UAE or Dubai visit visa, there is a ten day period in which you must leave the country. A fine of Dhs. 100 will be applied for each day overstayed.

If you are travelling to the United Arab Emirates we recommend you call your local UAE embassy to check directly with them with regards to the latest situation regarding visas and to discuss your own personal case with them.

For more information and to apply for your Dubai visa online visit – www.dubaivisa.net