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You’ll find information about visas below. Use our quick visa search tool to see if you need a visa and the passport requirements for visiting the UAE.
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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.
90-day visit eligibility
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.
180-day visit eligibility
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 6 months. 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.
New visit entry permit to the UAE for Indian nationals
From 7 January 2024, eligible Indian nationals with a normal passport valid for a minimum of six months can obtain a single entry, 14-day visa on arrival. A fee of USD 63 applies.
Eligibility
- Indian passport holder with USA visa valid for a minimum of six months
- Indian passport holder with USA green card valid for a minimum of six months
- Indian passport holder with UK residence card valid for a minimum of six months
- Indian passport holder with EU residence card from the following countries valid for a minimum of six months
How and where to apply for a pre-approved UAE visa
Eligible Indian nationals can apply for their UAE entry permit on emirates.com through Manage your booking .
- For Extension, Original passport and ticket copy required.
- Extensions can be made at the airport office only.
Required applicant documents.
- Colour photograph of applicant
- Colour copy of applicant's passport. The passport must be valid for at least six months
- You can download the application form (available at all Emirates Ticketing Offices) in Arabic (Opens a PDF in a new tab) or English (Opens a PDF in a new tab) depending on the applicant’s nationality.
- A copy of your Emirates Airline ticket, or codeshare flight that starts with the code “EK”, and the ticket number should start with “176”.
- Proof of relationship if applying for family member - birth certificate, marriage certificate and family book
- All Documents to be submitted as hard copy
- Additional documents may be required by the authorities.
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.
Rules and conditions
- Sponsor or applicant will be responsible for a visitor overstay and overstay fines.
- A Refundable deposit of AED 1000 for friend. Sponsor must claim the deposit within a maximum of 2 years from the application submission date.
- Refund of visa fee before processing of an application, AED 50 will be deducted on refund process.
- Visa fees must be paid upon application.
- Additional visa processing fees may apply.
- 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
- 48-hour and 96-hour transit visas are valid for travel with Emirates tickets outbound from Dubai. You can only apply for a transit visa online or at the Emirates Commercial Visa APT office at Dubai International airport Terminal 3.
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.
Required applicant documents:
- A colour passport photograph
- A colour copy of your passport (must be valid for six months)
- The visa application form
Required sponsor documents:
Minimum salary required, download the sponsorship application form.
Get started on your sponsorship application by downloading and filling out the form.
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 Thursday (8:30am to 5pm) Friday (8:30am to 4:30pm) Closed on Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays.
Ajman Emirates Ticketing Office Escape Tower, Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Street Visa Services: Monday to Saturday (9am to 8pm) 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) Closed on Sunday and public holidays
Dubai International: Terminal 3 Arrivals Phone: 04 504 7300 E-mail: [email protected] Visa Services: Monday to Friday (7am to 7pm) and Saturday (9am to 4pm) 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: Monday to Saturday (10am to 4pm) Closed on Sunday and public holidays
Emirates Ticketing Office: 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 Emirates Ticketing Office: Crystal Plaza, Buhaira Corniche Visa Services: Monday to Saturday (9am to 7pm) Closed on Sunday and public holidays
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A tourist wishing to visit the UAE can apply for a tourist visa through the electronic channels of official and private agencies, after fulfilling the requirements for obtaining the entry visa. You can learn about the requirements for entering the UAE and the procedures regarding COVID-19 tests through the websites of the airlines, which are kept up-to-date.
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You can apply for a visit visa through one of the hotels in the UAE, adhering to the visa requirements.
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Citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries do not need a visa to enter the UAE. They can enter the country after presenting their passport issued by one of the GCC countries. Citizens of a few countries can travel to the UAE and obtain an entry visa upon arrival, and the duration of stay according to this visa is up to 30 days. Citizens of other countries can obtain a visa that allows for a stay of up to 90 days upon arrival.
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Are you a student who recently graduated from the UAE and is looking to sponsor your visa based on your academics? The Golden Visa issued by UAE is a long-term, renewable residence visa that enables you to stay in the country for a duration of 5 or 10 years, depending on the application category.
Students or graduates who excel in academics can apply for this visa. Khaleej Times spoke to an Amer agent to outline the application process for applicants in the UAE.
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Applicants must apply for the Golden visa within the same emirate where their current visa was issued.
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According to the UAE’s government portal, students of universities in the UAE may be granted a Golden visa for a period of 10 years, if:
- It has not been more than 2 years since graduation
- The university must be rated either A or B class by Ministry of Education
- A recommendation letter from the university or an accredited graduation certificate or an accredited academic record stating that the student’s cumulative GPA (CGPA) is no less than 3.5 for class A universities and no less than 3.8 for class B universities is submitted.
Outstanding graduates of foreign universities
According to the UAE’s government portal, students in foreign universities may be granted a Golden visa for a period of 10 years, if:
- Graduation certificate is accredited by the Ministry of Education
- The university is rated among the best 100 universities global according to the rating system recognized by Ministry of Education
- The student’s cumulative GPA is not less than 3.5
High school students
High school students are eligible for a Golden Visa of 5 years, if:
- The student is a national-level topper (with a minimum grade of 95 per cent in public or private secondary school)
- A recommendation letter from Ministry of Education (Emirates Schools Establishment) is submitted.
The Golden Visa is for a duration of 5 years, but may be extended if the student is enrolled in one of the majors or colleges in the country that requires a study period of more than 5 years.
How do I know if my university is rated A or B?
To know the university's classification, the applicant can access the university website, or contact their admin department.
Speaking to Khaleej Times, a Technical Support Specialist at Amer247 messaging platform said:
However, for applications through Amer, the classification is "specifically contingent upon the governing authority under which the educational institution" is based.
This classification can significantly influence the documents required.
The support specialist added: "Notably, for outstanding university students under KHDA, the school must liaise with KHDA for certificate attestation, followed by MOFA attestation, and the issuance of an equivalency certificate to conform with the mandatory Ministerial grading system, typically graded out of 4 or 5."
How do I apply?
Students can expect a faster process if they first receive ICP nomination approval and then visit an Amer centre. According to the Amer agent, the application process can indeed be "expedited and made more efficient" if the student obtains a UAE ICP nomination approval prior to visiting Amer, or utilises the GDRFA platform.
The agent said that the GPA threshold is set at 3.8 to "facilitate a seamless application process." However, certain universities in the UAE are categorized by ICP as exempt from the 3.8 benchmark.
Graduates from these universities can apply for the Golden visa with a GPA of 3.5 if they secure a nomination from ICP, he added.
To apply for a Golden Visa in Dubai, visit icp.com
- On the homepage, stay logged out. Scroll until you see the left side menu, and click on “Golden Visa” under Services.
- Click on “start service” under “high school students/college students”
- Then, go to “Visa – Golden Residence – Nomination Request for Golden Residence – New Request” and click on “Start Service”
- Fill in the application form, attach the required documents and pay the application fees.
- Once you receive ICP approval for the nomination request, take a screenshot of the approval email and head to your nearest Amer service centre, with the required documents. Alternatively, you can apply through the GDRFA website, smart application or Customer Happiness Centres.
According to Amer's technical support specialist, students holding the Golden Visa can "extend the visa to their parents, spouses, and children without any prejudice."
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Located in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is an exciting destination with incredible attractions and an upbeat energy.
A sunshine-filled city, Dubai offers an outstanding quality of life for retirees. The city is famed for its friendly, multicultural population and array of lifestyle experiences that put convenience at the forefront – think on-demand home services and food delivery at the touch of a button.
The Dubai retirement visa is your chance to live in one of the world’s fastest growing, safest and most culturally-diverse places. It's time to enjoy your next exciting chapter.
Valid for 5 years, the renewable retirement visa is open to retired applicants who are at least 55 years old. They must also fulfil one of these financial options:
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Option 3 AED1 million (approx. US$275,000) unmortgaged property OR mortgaged property, for which the payment to date is at least AED1 million Option 4 A combination of Options 2 and 3, with a minimum value of AED1 million (approx. US$275,000) in a 3-year fixed deposit and property (worth at least AED500,000 each)
With the multiple-entry visa, you’ll be regarded as a resident of the UAE and can therefore freely travel and enter the country at your convenience. You’ll also have access to all the standard services that residents benefit from, including telecommunications and utilities.
Once you've decided which one of the three financial options you want to apply under – savings , property or a combination of both, you'll need to prepare official documentation that proves your financial status.
All international applicants will need to send their passport copy and those of their dependents (if any), along with a copy of their marriage certificate if sponsoring their spouse. UAE residents will need to additionally provide copies of their current visa and Emirates ID, both for themselves and any dependents.
Once all your documents are ready, submit your application to one of two relevant authorities, based on which financial option you choose.
Financial criteria
Option 1: income.
A sustainable yearly income of at least AED180,000 (approx. US$49,000), which equates to AED15,000 (approx. US$4,100) per month.
Option 2: Savings
AED1 million (approx. US$275,000) savings in a 3-year fixed deposit
Option 3: Property
AED1 million (approx. US$275,000) in unmortgaged property or mortgaged property, for which the payment to date is at least AED1 million
Option 4: Savings & Property
A combination of Options 2 & 3 valued for at least AED1 million (approx. US$275,000) in a 3-year fixed deposit and property, worth AED500,000 each
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