Visa on arrival for 33
countries
The UAE Immigration authority rules entry visas are required
for all nationals with the exception of British citizens born
in Britain and the nationals of GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council
member countries ? Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi
Arabia), Western Europe (France, Italy, Germany, Holland,
Belgium, Luxemburg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway,
Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco,
Vatican City, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino and Liechtenstein),
USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Singapore,
Malaysia and Hong Kong.
The following two (2) types of visas can be requested;
a) Tourist Visa: maximum stay of thirty (30) days only,
without any provision of extension, valid for two (2) months
from the date of issue and good for Single entry only. Eligibility:
Russia, All CIS Nationals, South Africa, Thailand, China,
South American Countries and Islands of the West Indies.
b) Transit Visa: maximum stay of fourteen (14) days only,
without any provision of extension, valid for fourteen (14)
days from the date of issue and good for single entry only.
Eligibility: All Asian, African and Middle East nationals
other than those listed under Tourist Visa category.
(Thursdays and Fridays are non-working days at the UAE
Immigration)
Visa Queries
Visit Visa required by other countries (other
than the 33 mentioned above)
A Visit Visa can be sponsored by
1. A UAE resident.
2. A company or
3. A Hotel licensed to operate within the UAE. (To book
hotels on GoDubai at special rates, click here. Visas are
also arranged.)
Visit visas for close family members as well as for others,
can be obtained if the concerned sponsor fits into the stipulated
salary bracket of basic Dhs.4000 (without accommodation)
and Dhs 3000 (with accommodation). However all rules are
subject to change without notice.
Pointss to Note
- The Visit Visa applies to tourists who wish to visit
Dubai, for family visits as well as those on long-term
business visits.
- You have to enter UAE within two months from its date
of issue.
- The Visit Visa is valid for 60 days and is renewable
for another extra month with a fee of Dhs 500 charged
for this renewal.
- A Visit Visa further entitles its holder to change
his status to that of residence or employment provided
certain conditions are met.
- A penalty charge of Dhs 100 per day is imposed on visitors
who overstay.
- Essential Documents to be submitted by sponsor to the
Immigration Dept. for obtaining visit visa: Passport of
sponsor (original and photocopy), Passport photocopy (clear
version) of the first few pages of the visitor's passport,
which should be valid for at least 3 months, sworn affidavit
(from respective consulate if necessary), and Application
form (to be filled in Arabic) along with a payment of
Dhs 100. The sponsor will also require the visitor's date
of arrival and arrival details.
Transit Visa or Stopover Visa
This is a special type of visa, which applies to passengers
passing through UAE airports. The passenger can obtain a
visa for up to 96 hours. The travel document will be stamped
with an entry seal. The visa is only valid if the passenger
is travelling onwards from Dubai to another destination
and not returning to the country of original departure.
This visa can be sponsored by any airline operating in the
UAE. Emirates Airlines charges Dhs 51 or $14 for stopover
visa upto 96 hours.
Employment/Residence Visa
On landing a job in the UAE, the employment visa for the
employee is usually arranged by his employers. The formalities
for procuring the same are fulfilled by them. This employment
visa entitles him to be a resident in the UAE for a period
of 3 years (can be renewed thereafter). This visa also enables
him to sponsor his wife and children for residence provided
he earns Dhs 4000 without accommodation or Dhs 3000 with
accommodation. The employee can also come on visit and convert
it to employment or residence visa on fulfilment of certain
conditions.
Note: A woman cannot sponsor her spouse
and children for residence visa even if she earns the stipulated
salary or more unless she is a doctor, teacher or nurse.
Medical Requirements: No health certificate
is required for entry to Dubai but it is advisable to check
before departure for any change of rules.
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