UAE Visa Information

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UAE Visa Information

Everything you need to know about UAE visas and sponsorship.
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UAE visa on arrival
Prearranged UAE visas
Sponsoring someone to visit the UAE
Contact information
UAE visa on arrival
30‑day visit eligibility
If you are a passport holder of the below country or territory, no advance visa arrangements are required to
visit the UAE. Simply disembark your flight at Dubai International and proceed to immigration, where your
passport will be stamped with a 30‑day visit visa free of charge.
Andorra
Australia
Brunei
Canada
China
Hong Kong, China
Japan
Kazakhstan
Macau, China
Malaysia
Mauritius
Monaco
New Zealand
Republic of Ireland
San Marino
Singapore
Ukraine
United Kingdom and Northern Ireland
United States of America
Vatican City
If you are a passport holder of one of the below countries or territories, your passport will be stamped with a
multiple entry 90‑day visit visa that's valid for 6 months from the date of issue, and for a stay of 90 days in
total. Citizens of the below European countries are also entitled to apply for a pre‑arranged visit visa if their
90‑day visa on arrival has been fully utilized.
Argentina
Austria
Bahamas Islands
Barbados
Belgium
Brazil
Bulgaria
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
El Salvador
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Kiribati
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Maldives
Malta
Montenegro
Nauru
Netherlands
Norway
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russian Federation
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
San Marino
Serbia
Seychelles
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Uruguay
If you hold a Mexican passport you’re eligible for a multiple entry 180‑day visit visa that's valid for 6 months
from the date of issue, and for a stay of 180 days in total.
Dubai immigration procedures
As an added security measure, Immigration Authorities at Dubai International are now conducting random
eye screening for visitors to Dubai.
Visitors asked to proceed for eye screening are required to present a hard copy of their visa or a printed
version of the visa number confirmation page at the screening counter. If you do not have a copy with you, a
charge of AED 30 per copy applies ‑ payable only in AED.
Important information
Before you travel to the UAE, please check your visa requirements and make sure you have a valid visa if
needed, or if your passport needs to be valid for a minimum period. Holders of non‑standard passports and
travel documents may also have different entry requirements: find out if you need to apply for a visa and other
passport requirements.
As of 29 April 2016, GCC residence permit holders will need to apply for a UAE visa before arriving in
Dubai.
As of 1 May 2017, Indian nationals holding a normal passport valid for a minimum of six months from the
arrival date, and a visit visa or green card issued by the USA which is valid for a minimum of six months, or
holding a UK or EU residence, can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days for a charge of
AED120 (subject to change). They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 14 days for AED250
(subject to change).
Prearranged UAE visas
Visa type
48‑hour
Duration
48 hours
Approximate rate inclusive of VAT

US$10
Extensions
Non‑extendable
Visa type
96‑hour
Duration
4 days from arrival date

US$30
Extensions
Non‑extendable
Visa type
Tourist – short term (single entry)
Duration

US$90
Extensions
Extendable US$230
Visa type
Tourist – short term (multiple entry)
Duration
30 days from first entry

US$175
Extensions
Extendable US$230
Visa type
Tourist – long term (single entry)
Duration

US$190
Extensions
Extendable US$230
Visa type
Tourist – long term (multiple entry)
Duration
90 days from first entry

US$460
Extensions
Extendable US$230
Required documents
1. Colour photograph of applicant

2. Colour copy of applicant's passport. The passport must be valid for at least three months.
3. The original application form (available at all Emirates ticketing offices) can be accessed in Arabic or
English, depending on the applicant’s nationality. Download the English  or Arabic  application
form.
4. Copy of the Emirates ticket
Additional documents are required for visitors of some countries
Additional documents may be required, depending on your country of residence. Please use our visa search
tool above or visit our visa requirements page for more information.
Afghanistan
National ID Card (Tazkira ID)
Iraq
National ID Card
Pakistan
National ID Card
Iran
National ID Card
Rules and conditions
• Visa fees must be paid upon application.

• Additional visa processing fees apply.
• The passenger must travel to and from Dubai on Emirates or codeshare flights only.
• Visa fees are non‑refundable.
• The ticket is non‑refundable if the visa has been issued and utilized.
• Visa processing time is approximately 3 to 4 working days.
• Entry into the UAE is subject to immigration approval.
• All visas are valid to enter Dubai for 60 days from the date of issue, except the 96‑hour and 48‑hour
visas, which are valid for 30 days from the date of issue.
How and where to apply for your prearranged UAE visa
• Apply online through Manage your booking

• Mobile application DVPC
Apply online
Nationals of countries requiring a prearranged UAE visa can now apply and pay for their visas online through
emirates.com.
If you are travelling to or stopping over in Dubai with Emirates, you can submit an application and receive
your UAE visa entirely online – without having to submit your passport for stamping. You can apply for your
UAE visa through our Manage your booking after you book your Emirates flight. VFS processing fees apply.
For more information please visit VFS Global.
The online visa application service is available for residents and nationals of many countries around the
world. Find out if you can apply for a UAE visa. Applicants' passports must have at least six months' validity
as of their date of travel to Dubai, and must be machine readable passports – handwritten passports are not
accepted.
This service is only available to passengers with a confirmed Emirates booking where an Emirates ticket has
already been issued and the flight itinerary already includes the desired time in Dubai. The itinerary into and
out of Dubai should be on one ticket (PNR), and these flights must be Emirates flights. Note that any
itineraries including any flights to or from Dubai on other carriers are not eligible for the online visa service.
A minimum of four international working days prior to arrival in Dubai is required, however Emirates does
recommend that online applications are made as early as possible.
Apply in the UAE
If you have a family member or near relative who is a UAE resident, they can apply for a visa on your behalf
at any of our ticketing offices in the UAE. Please note that this service is only available to residents of the
UAE.
Download the prearranged visa application form
Get started on your prearranged visa application by downloading and filling out the form.
Download now
Sponsoring someone to visit the UAE
Required applicant documents:
• A colour passport photograph

• A colour copy of your passport (must be valid for six months)
• A copy of your Emirates flight ticket, or your flight ticket from our codeshare partner
• The visa application form
Required sponsor documents:
Sponsor's employer
Emirates Group Staff
Sponsor documents
• Staff ID copy
Sponsor's employer
Government/ Semi‑Government
Sponsor documents
• Salary certificate (must be in Arabic)
• Sponsor passport and residency copy
Sponsor's employer
Free‑zone company
Sponsor documents
• Salary certificate from the free‑zone authority (must be in Arabic)
Sponsor's employer
Private company
Sponsor documents
• Labour contract copy
Sponsor's employer
Investor
Sponsor documents
Sponsor's employer
Partner
Sponsor documents
Minimum salary required
Relative (visitor/applicant)
Wife/ Children/ Parents/ Parents In‑Law
Minimum salary of sponsor

AED 4,000
Brothers/ Sisters/ Dependants

AED 5,500
Brothers/ Sisters In‑Law

AED 7,000
Friends and Other Relatives

AED 10,000
Download the sponsorship application form
Get started on your sponsorship application by downloading and filling out the form.
Download now
Contact information
Visa and sponsorship applications can be submitted to:
Abu Dhabi
Emirates Ticketing Office: Al Sawari Tower C, Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Visa Services: Monday to Friday (8:30am to 6pm) Saturday (8:30am to 5:30pm)
Closed on Sunday and public holidays.
Ajman
Emirates Ticketing Office
Escape Tower, Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Street
Visa Services: Monday to Saturday (9am to 6pm)
Closed on Sunday and public holidays
Al Ain
Emirates Ticketing Office
Commercial Complex, Sheikh Khalifa Street
Visa Services: Monday to Friday (8:30am to 6pm) and Saturday (8:30am to 5:30pm)
Dubai
Dubai International:
Terminal 3 Arrivals
Phone: 04 504 7300
E‑mail: ekvisaquery@emirates.com
Visa Services: Monday to Friday (7am to 2pm) and Saturday (9am to 4pm)
Emirates Ticketing Office:
Emirates Group Technology Centre, Ground Floor
Entrance B, Al Ittihad Road, near Clock Tower, Deira
Visa Services: Sunday to Friday (10am to 4pm)
Closed on Saturday and public holidays
Town Centre, Jumeirah
Visa Services: Daily from (10am to 4pm)
VFS Global Services GCC
VASCO Worldwide
2nd floor, WAFI Mall,
Level 2, Falcon Phase 2,
Umm Hurair 2, Dubai, UAE
Sharjah
Crystal Plaza, Buhaira Corniche
Umm Al Quwain
King Faisal Road, Jameiya area, near FEWA

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COVID-19 related information

Do I need a visa for the UAE?

UAE visa on arrival

Prearranged UAE visas

Sponsoring someone to visit the UAE

UAE visa on arrival

30‑day visit eligibility

Hong Kong, China

United Kingdom and Northern Ireland

United States of America

90‑day visit eligibility

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

180‑day visit eligibility

Dubai immigration procedures

Prearranged UAE visas

Approximate rate inclusive of VAT

Approximate rate inclusive of VAT

Approximate rate inclusive of VAT

Approximate rate inclusive of VAT

Approximate rate inclusive of VAT

Approximate rate inclusive of VAT

1. Colour photograph of applicant

Additional documents are required for visitors of some countries

National ID Card (Tazkira ID)

Rules and conditions

• Visa fees must be paid upon application.

How and where to apply for your prearranged UAE visa

• Apply online through Manage your booking

Apply in the UAE

Download the prearranged visa application form

Sponsoring someone to visit the UAE

Required applicant documents:

• A colour passport photograph

Required sponsor documents:

Minimum salary required

Minimum salary of sponsor

Brothers/ Sisters/ Dependants

Minimum salary of sponsor

Minimum salary of sponsor

Minimum salary of sponsor

Download the sponsorship application form

Visa and sponsorship applications can be submitted to:

Visa Services: Monday to Friday (8:30am to 6pm) Saturday (8:30am to 5:30pm)

Closed on Sunday and public holidays.

Emirates Ticketing Office

Escape Tower, Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Street

Visa Services: Monday to Saturday (9am to 6pm)

Closed on Sunday and public holidays

Emirates Ticketing Office

Commercial Complex, Sheikh Khalifa Street

Closed on Sunday and public holidays

Phone: 04 504 7300

Closed on Sunday and public holidays

Emirates Ticketing Office:

Emirates Group Technology Centre, Ground Floor

Entrance B, Al Ittihad Road, near Clock Tower, Deira

Visa Services: Sunday to Friday (10am to 4pm)

Closed on Saturday and public holidays

Emirates Ticketing Office:

Town Centre, Jumeirah

Visa Services: Daily from (10am to 4pm)