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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 GCC countries can travel to Dubai without a visa. Travellers from other countries can apply for a visa depending on the purpose and duration of their travel.

From 29 April 2016, if you’re a GCC resident (passenger holding a resident visa of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, or Oman) travelling to the United Arab Emirates, you will need to obtain an e-visa before you travel . You will not be eligible for a visa on arrival.

You can apply for an e-visa through select flydubai Travel Shops or by visiting the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai website .

30-day visit visa on arrival eligibility

Passport holders of the below countries do not require any pre-arranged visas. Your passport will be stamped with a free-of-charge, 30-day visit visa on arrival at the Dubai International Airport.

90-day visit visa on arrival eligibility

Passport holders of the below countries will be stamped with a multiple entry 90-day visit visa which will be valid for 6 months from the date of issue and for a total stay of 90 days.

*Citizens of the below European countries will also be eligible to apply for a pre-arranged visit visa if their 90-day visa on arrival has been fully utilised.

180-day visit visa on arrival 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.

Pre-arranged visa entry requirement

Passport holders of all other countries need to have pre-arranged visas. There are various types of visa options available as per your choice. Visa validity varies from 30 days to 60 days with single and multiple entry options.

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.

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 certain fee. They can also apply to extend their stay for an additional 14 days for a certain fee.

Apply for your Dubai (UAE) visa through flydubai

If you’re travelling to Dubai with flydubai from any of our destinations, or if you’re a UAE resident and wish to apply for visas on behalf of family or relatives travelling to Dubai with flydubai, you can contact flydubai travel shops to find out if they can help with your UAE visa application.

Please note : only selected flydubai travel shops can help with UAE visa applications. We advise you to contact the travel shops to find out more. Below are the location maps in the UAE:

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Based on your requirement, we facilitate these types of UAE visa services via flydubai:

*Visas can be extended twice. Each extension permits the holder to stay for an additional 30 days without exiting the country. Renewal should be processed before visa/first extension expiry.

Criteria for UAE visa

In order to apply for your UAE visa with flydubai prior to your travel, please note the below general rules:

• A colour photograph of the applicant is required.
• A colour copy of the applicant's passport is required to be submitted along with the application.
• Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months on the date of travel.
• You must complete the Visa Application Form (available at all flydubai ticketing offices), which can be accessed in Arabic or English, depending on the applicant’s nationality.
• The passport should be machine readable and in good condition
• If you are applying for a visa on behalf of your family, you must have a valid UAE residence with minimum 6 months of validity at the time of application
• Dependents such as spouse, children below 23 years of age and parents above 60 years of age will need to provide details and other supporting documents to get a UAE visa
• Additional documents may be required, depending on your country of residence.

You must have a confirmed and paid round trip booking with flydubai to collect your visa. You can make this booking after your visa is processed. Please note that the acceptance of a visa application is subject to immigration.

You don't need a visa to travel to the UAE if you're a citizen of the GCC countries of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

You'll automatically be issued with a free 30-day visa upon arrival in the UAE if you're a national of:

If you're a national of one of the below mentioned countries, you'll automatically be issued with a free 90-day multiple entry visa upon arrival in the UAE.

If your country is not in the above lists, then you will need to apply for a visa before you travel to the UAE.

Visa requirements sometimes change without prior notice, so it's a good idea to check whether you need a UAE visa with the UAE Embassy in your home country or with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai (GDRFA-D).

• You have to complete the flydubai Visa Application Form
• Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months on the date of travel
• You will need proof of travel to the UAE if you have travelled in the past. Please enclose the latest entry/exit stamp pages on your passport
• Passport should be machine readable and in good condition
• Unaccompanied minors and unaccompanied students cannot apply for visas
• If you are applying for a visa on behalf of your family, you must have a valid UAE residence with minimum 6 months validity at the time of application
• Dependents such as spouse, children below 23 years of age and parents above 60 years of age will need to provide details and other supporting documents to get a UAE visa.

You must have a confirmed and paid round trip booking with flydubai to collect your visa. You can make this booking after your visa is processed. Please note that the acceptance of visa application is subject to immigration.

Your UAE visa application would take a minimum of 5 working days from the date of submission subject to all the required documents being provided correctly.

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Please note that this website is a tourism guide. We only provide visa and immigration information for tourists visiting Dubai for a short vacation.

We do not offer any information about visas for residence, work, business, or family visits. Please do not request ask information about these types of visas in the comments section. They will not be approved or answered.

We update this page as frequently as possible and believe it to be correct at the time of writing January 2020). We advise you to double check with reliable websites before making travel plans.

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Visas for Dubai and UAE

All tourists, with the exception of GCC nationals (see note below*), require a visa to visit Dubai and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). However, the nationals of many countries can obtain a free visa on arrival in Dubai/UAE.

Visas are issued for entry to the UAE as a whole. This means they are valid for all 7 emirates; Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain.

*GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) is an association of Arab countries. It’s members are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Nationals of GCC countries do not need a visa to enter Dubai. However, at the time of writing (January 2020) the UAE has suspended diplomatic relations with Qatar. Holders of Qatari passports are not allowed to enter Dubai or the United Arab Emirates. This does not apply to nationals of Qatar who are father, mother, children or spouse of a UAE national.

Dubai/UAE Tourist Visa on Arrival

Nationals of many countries receive a tourist visa on arrival in Dubai/UAE. The visa is simply a stamp in a passport. There is no need to apply for the visa before arriving and there is no cost.

These visas on arrival are valid for either 30, 90, or 180 days, depending on the nationality of the applicant.

30-Day Visa on Arrival

Citizens of countries such as Australia, Canada, China, Ireland, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, the UK, and US receive a free 30-day visa on arrival in Dubai/UAE.

Nationals of the following countries receive a 30-day tourist visa on arrival in Dubai/UAE:

• New Zealand
• Republic of Ireland
• United Kingdom and Northern Ireland
• Vatican City

The 30-day UAE visa country list was last updated on June 10, 2024 .

90-Day Visa on Arrival

Nationals of countries such as France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Russia and Spain receive a free 90-day visa on arrival in Dubai/UAE. The visas are valid for 6 months from the date of issue. They are multiple entry visas, allowing a total stay of any 90 days from the date of issue.

Passport holders from the following countries receive an automatic 90-day tourist visa on arrival in Dubai/UAE:

• Czech Republic
• El Salvador
• Liechtenstein
• Netherlands
• Russian Federation
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Solomon Islands
• South Korea
• Switzerland

The 90-day UAE visa country list was last updated on June 10, 2024.

180-Day Visa on Arrival

Mexican citizens receive a UAE visa on arrival that’s valid for 180 days.

UAE Visas for Indian Citizens

Indian nationals with a visit visa, green card (USA), or residence visa (UK or EU) can get a 14-day UAE visa on arrival for AED 120, extendable for 14 days at AED 250. Without these, visas can be arranged through airlines, hotels, travel partners, UAE-based organizations, or UAE residents. For details, visit the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) website.

Pre-entry Visa Required

Tourists not falling into one of the categories (30-day, 90-day, 180-day) need apply for their visa before travelling to Dubai or the UAE. This holders of passports from India (except US Green Card holders), Pakistan, Philippines, Iran, Egypt, Nigeria, and Jordan.

Companies offering visa services include UAE-based airlines such as Emirates, Air Arabia, Etihad, and flydubai. Passengers can apply for a visa after booking a flight.

Many hotels also offer visa services. Hotel guests can apply for a visa via their hotel.

Links to apply for visas online with airlines, travel companies, and hotels

• Cleartrip – Online service offering Dubai/UAE visas for nationals of countries such as India, the Philippines, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Egypt, and Indonesia. Visas for 14 days, 30 days, and 90 days are available. Claims to offer the cheapest visa prices for Dubai/UAE. The online application form is very simple and processing times short.
• Emirates – Passengers who have booked a ticket to fly to Dubai/UAE with Emirates can apply for a visa after booking a flight (via Manage Booking feature).
• Etihad – Passengers with a air ticket flying to Abu Dhabi International Airport can apply for a visa with Etihad.
• Jumeirah – The hotel group offers their guests assistance with UAE visas. Hotels in their portfolio include the Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, and Jumeirah Emirates Towers.
• Air Arabia – Information about how Air Arabia can help passengers wishing to apply for a UAE visa.
• Flydubai – Information about how flydubai passengers can apply for a UAE visa.

Reliable Websites and Official Immigration Websites

Official Dubai websites are notoriously unreliable. Many official government sites contain out of date visa information.

Although we try to keep the information on this page as accurate as possible, we strongly advise you check UAE visa requirements using a reliable website. Good sources of accurate and reliable visa information include Emirates and IATA.

A reliable website for Dubai visa information is that of Emirates. This is almost certainly because they are a UAE-based airline and visa sponsor. Consequently they are processing a large number of visas for their passengers and need the correct information on their website.

Emirates have the following information on their site:

• Overview of the UAE visa rules
• Visa requirements tool – enter nationality and check if a UAE visa is required

IATA (International Air Transport Association) is a trade association of the world’s airlines. Members include UAE airlines such as Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, and flydubai.

These airlines use the IATA database when verifying visa information.

• IATA database – enter nationality and check if you need a visa to enter the UAE

Comments and Additional Information

I am a Indian Citizen and want to travel to Dubai for 8 days. I have a valid US visa (B1,B2) expiring in 2027. Am I eligible for visa on arrival/will I get visa on arrival, or should I apply for Visa from India before my travel?

My question is can a Haitian visit without a visa

Tourist visas for the UAE can be issued for 30 days or 90 days, for categories with one or more entries.

After I lost my job and retuned back home, my family & I came back to UAE on visit visas as I had secured a job and now have my EID & visa stamped on my PP.

How do I now process my family visas in the current situation.

I have dual nationality, United Kingdom and Germany.

I have been to Dubai many times, always using my UK passport.

However, my UK passport is about to run out and I need to get a new one. So, can I travel with my German passport instead?

Kind Regards

I am Nigeria, with Nigeria passport holder, can I have a 3 months visit visa please?

I am a resident in UAE, my brother is a Indian citizen studying in Australia in students visa, he’s traveling from Australia to India and his flying through Dubai in Emirates flight his transit time was 9hrs in dubai, can he get transit visa on arrival in dubai airport to visit me

Thank you for this valuable info.

I am Eritrea passport holder I got visa from dubai migration tourism visa but my passport is extended validity until 2020 August. The airlines told me you can’t travel to Dubai extended passport

I have an Australian passport which is valid for 5 months. If I want to stop in Dubai for a couple of days, will that be an issue?

Please advise.

Thank you Glen

Hello, my name is Violetta. My friend and I are going to go to UAE and are afraid that they may refuse at the entrance. My friend has dual citizenship: Russia and Israel. She is going to enter to UAE using a Russian passport, but she has a note in it that she has a passport of an Israeli citizen. In this case, will the entry be difficult or not? Thank you in advance.

I am a British citizen planning to visit Jerusalem via Israel. Can I still visit UAE if my passport had a stamp from Israel?

Is it true that UAE as approved 5 years tourist visa?

Venezuelan passport is not being renewed due to the political situation. Thousands of Venezuelans have expired passport or a 2 years extension passport. The United States have published and admits expired passport for up to 5 years and many other countries are accepting Venezuelan expired or extended passport. I am a resident of UAE for the past 13 years and this is happening to me. My passport have expired and I have an extension for 2 years. If I leave UAE I won’t be able to come back as extended passports are not being accepted in the UAE. That means I have to stay in the country without being able to leave and come back. Please update your rules and make exceptions to Venezuelan expired or extended passports to visit the country. Thanks you!

HI! I just would like for you to update your info regarding the visit/turist visa requirements for the citizens of Mexico and UAE traveling to the respected countries. A memorandum was signed by representative of both the countries, through which, the citizens of both countries can enter the respected countries with just a valid passport. please be advised, and confirm it with UAE Immigrations Department.

I will be visiting Dubai for a day. Can a transgender wear female clothes while at dubai ?

I am a Chinese citizen and I’ve been to Israel last June, basically less than 7months from now on. Please advice, is there any problem if I want to get the free visa upon arrival?

22/07/2018 I am a Kenya passport holder, with a long term 10 years UK business visas. They are expiring in 2022. I am going to UK for business in August 2018, and wish to visit Dubai on my return to Kenya from UK. Do I get a free tourist visa on arrival to visit Dubai for a week ?

I am Ugandan. My brother is working in Abu Dhabi. I want to visit him but they asking 1300 aed. Is it true I have to pay that amount for a 90 day visa?

I am from Nepal, currently working in UN in South Sudan. I am a Nepal government employee. Can I get on arrival visa to visit Dubai?

I hold a valid residence permit card of Norway but I have Pakistani passport and am planning to visit Dubai with my family. But both my husband and daughter hold Norwegian passport. Do I get visa on arrival or I have to apply before travel?

My son is 17 years and he has a visa for Dubai. He wants to visit Dubai from 5th July to 11th July. Are there any age restrictions for entry in Dubai? If yes then is it possible that he can enter with the authority letter from parents.

I understand that Indian passport holders with a Schengen residence (permanent residence) should be able to have visa on arrival as of September 2017. Is this correct?

Can a friend from Cuba come to visit me in Dubai?! I am an expat resident in Dubai. If so, what is the procedure for the visa? And how many days can he stay?

I am a Nigerian citizen and apparently an age limit was imposed on Nigerian citizens restricting single females under the age of 40 from travelling to Dubai if they’re unaccompanied by a person over the age of 40 with the same last name. Is this true?

I am German national. my wife is Thai national with German residency. Does she needs a visa for a short, 2-night trip to Dubai?

I am an Afghan citizen with green card and married to a US citizen. My husband and I both are traveling and we have a 16 hour layover at the airport. Can I have an arrival visa to Dubai so we can get out of the airport?

For Kazakhstan citizens from March 10 2018 no need a visa to enter to UAE with ordinary passports

I heared that from 1st January 2018, europeans doesn’t need anymore tourist visa (90 days on arrival free visa) and they can stay as long as they want. This is true? Kindly advise ASAP, because my employment visa will be cancelled.

UAE has a new ban on issuance of visa for Afghan citizens effective June 2017? Is there any update when this will be lifted?

I am an Indian national professional doctor working in Bahrain with a valid residence permit for 2 years. I also hold a valid American visa for 10 years. Do I need a visa to come to Dubai for 3 days. Only I was told that if I have a valid American visa automatically Dubai visa will be granted on arrival. Can you clarify this as I need to travel on Saturday?

Sorry, for the late reply. But for anybody else reading this, Indians with a US visa or green card now get a 14-day visa on arrival in Dubai.

My mother was working in Israel, now she is in India. The Israel visa on the passport is cancelled. she can visit Dubai without any problems?

IF HER NATIONALITY IS INDIAN. THEN SHE CAN TRAVEL NO PROBLEM

Unfortunately, she will need to get a passport without the Israel visa. Israel understands the situation. So, next time, tell the staff at the Israeli airport not to stamp your passport because you will be going to the UAE. They will not stamp it with an Israeli Visa or stamp.

Please advise regarding today’s news in Australia that Chinese citizens get a 30 day visa on arrival.

Yes. Chinese passport holders now get a 30-day visa on arrival in Dubai. We’ve updated the text.

I heard a few months ago that EU citizens will now get 3 months visa upon arrival instead of one month. Is this true?

Yes. Schengen country citizens now get 90 days.

Is there any cost for Portugal passport holder for visa on arrival for 30 days?

The tourist visa on arrival for French nationals is 90 days, to be used within 180 days.

I am mexican citizen I live in USA. I will like to visit Dubai and work. What do I need to do??

Mexican citizen should take visa before arrival.

I just wanted to know if there is any visa restriction on Dubai for Palestine passport holder ?

YES. PALESTINE PASSPORT HOLDER CANNOT APPLY FOR UAE VISIT VISA.

Hi, Pre-entry visa required for Palestine passport holder to visit Dubai. Palestine citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival to some country. The visa on arrival for Palestine, countries are mention: Bangladesh, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Laos, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Palau, Rwanda, Saint lucia, Somalia, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda and Zimbabwe. The Palestine citizens have no visa requirements for this country: Venezuela, Swaziland, Singapore, Nicaragua, Micronesia, Malaysia, Jordan, Iran, Indonesia, Haiti, Ecuador, Dominica and Bolivia.

It is written above that tourist visa is provided ‘free’ on arrival for all eligible passengers or tourists . Actually a fee of UAE Dirhams 180 or 200 is charged from the expatriates having Saudi Iqama form many years. Please correct this info. Thanks.

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The fee for a 90-day-visit visa varies with a starting price of dh1,500 and can go up to dh2,000.

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Visitors to the UAE can now come to the country on a three-month visa, Khaleej Times can reveal.

A call centre executive at the Federal Authority For Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) said that people who want to visit the UAE for 90 days can make use of the opportunity. “They should consult their travel agents who will help them in issuing the 90-days visit visa,” said the call centre executive.

According to industry experts, this visa was introduced by the end of May 2023, allowing visitors to stay in the UAE for up to 90 days. The visa can be extendable within the country at an additional cost based on the service provider.

Residents are not aware of this three-month visa, Libin Varghese, sales director at Rooh Tourism LLC, said.

According to industry experts, this was reintroduced by the end of May 2023, allowing visitors to stay in the UAE for up to 90 days.

Different types of entry permits

“There are two types of entry permits — a tourist visa or a leisure visa and a visit visa. A tourist visa is issued for 30 or 60 days. The visit visa is issued for 90 days,” said Subair Thekepurathvalappil, senior manager for inbound and outbound operations at Regal Tours Worldwide, adding that this extended visit visa complements the existing tourist visa options, which includes a 30-day or 60-day stay, offering travellers greater flexibility in planning their itineraries.

The 30-day and the recently introduced 60-day tourist visas have long been popular among visitors seeking shorter stays in the UAE, providing ample time to explore the country's iconic landmarks and indulge in world-class shopping and dining experiences.

Who can apply?

Industry experts said that anyone can apply for this visa. “Currently, we have not received much inquiry about it, and visitors who prefer this entry permit are their family members residing in the UAE, as they want to spend a longer time. Take for instance, if a child who is studying in his home country visits UAE during vacations or parents of a resident,” said Varghese.

The fee for a 90-day-visit visa varies depending on your issuing travel expert, with a starting price of Dh1,500 and can go up to Dh2,000, which can even be extended within the country. “The exact details of extension has not been announced as the visa was introduced a few days ago,” said Varghese.

Documents required

According to Subair, one must submit the following documents if planning to apply for the long term visit visa:

• Recent passport-size coloured photograph
• Passport copy
• Processing time

“Once a person applies for this visa, it may take up to five working days. But we can even receive it in two days,” said Subair.

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Do I need a visa for the UAE?

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.

UAE visa on arrival

Preapproved uae visas, prearranged uae visas, sponsoring someone to visit the uae, contact information, 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.

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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Dubai: The latest guidelines regarding the UAE visiting visa have become a matter of concern for many who were planning a trip to the country. Affi Ahammad, MD of Smart Travels said that the passengers should keep all the documents ready at hand to be produced at the airport, to ensure hassle-free travel. The guidelines state that the passengers arriving in the country on a visiting visa should carry: 1) A valid return ticket 2) Address of friends or relatives with whom they plan to stay. It's better if they travel from India with the relative with whom they are going to stay 3) Passport with a validity of six months 4) Copy of their Emirates ID 5) 5000 dirhams in account or equivalent amount as currency

Meanwhile, the guideline that one should carry a bank statement for the last six months isn’t strict. Also, if not 5000 dirhams, they should have at least 3000 dirhams with them or possess a credit card with the stipulated limit. Rules relaxed in 2020, but... The above rules existed earlier too, but they were relaxed in September 2020. The directives were repealed when the travel agencies expressed concern that it would disappoint job aspirants who wish to come to the UAE and that it would adversely affect the businesses. However, now, many are troubled that the government has made it stricter again. Many passengers, including Malayalis, who failed to fulfil these guidelines or produce necessary travel documents were detained at the Indian airports and were not allowed to board the planes.

Some others who managed to land in Dubai were reportedly detained by the immigration authorities there. The government’s move to make the visit visa guidelines stricter has quashed the dreams of many youngsters who were eager to find a good job in the UAE. People who belong to families that aren’t financially sound have struggled to arrange the money for purchasing visas and air tickets. Now, they can't arrange Rs 68,000 more so that they could adhere to the directives. In the beginning, the passengers were reportedly detained at the Dubai airport. However, now, checking has been made stricter at the Indian airports too. It was reported that a few passengers who hail from the Idukki district in Kerala were detained like this and sent back to India. But, the Dubai immigration authorities haven’t issued any official statement regarding this.

No new vacancies, boost for tourism The number of job seekers who arrive on visiting visas has gone up significantly, especially after the COVID-19 outbreak. Since the vacant posts were filled as soon as the pandemic subsided and the financial sector was recovering slowing, new vacancies weren’t created. Currently, hundreds of job aspirants are in UAE, trying hard to land a job. Among them, most Keralites are highly educated and experienced too. Inspections are conducted regularly at the airports in Dubai to ensure the safety of the passengers. Lots of cases have been reported for overstaying. Experts in the travel and tourism industry observe that the latest actions by the authorities would only boost the tourism sector in the Emirates. They say that strict inspection would make the immigration procedures transparent and would save the passengers from difficulties caused by miscommunication.

Most didn't have address proof The passengers who were detained at the airport in Dubai were the first batch of flyers who faced a crisis as they couldn’t produce proper travel documents. Even though most people could prove that they had the stipulated amount at hand, they failed to provide the address proof of relatives or other accommodation details. When some of them said that they were residing with their relatives, the officials inquired about their address and Emirates ID. But, the passengers had to return as they couldn’t produce these details. Meanwhile, some others had to wait at the airport for hours before returning. These people had to suffer such hardships at the airport as they weren’t informed about the guidelines by the travel agents. However, the travel agents say that they too had no idea as these weren’t stricter earlier. 

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Dubai: The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai has denied social media posts about an “overstay announcement” as rumours.

Gulf News received two such posts addressing travel agents and customers on WhatsApp.

The posts said: “Dubai immigration has announced a final overstay policy change effective immediately. Any passengers overstaying more than 5 days will be permanently absconded without prior notice.”

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Furthermore, the posts said, “Their names will be added to the blacklist, and they will be excluded from processing any work visa and deported with a lifetime ban.”

Though riddled with typos and grammatical errors, one post urged agents to inform their “customers about the new rule urgently to avoid any issues”.

“Please ensure compliance to avoid severe consequences,” said another post addressing “customers”.

GDRFA Call Centre said that they are aware of those posts and clarified that they had not been issued by GDRFA. One such post carries the logo of the Ministry of Interior with the name of GDRFA.

When contacted, the GDRFA media department also issued a statement rebutting the rumours.

GDRFA statement

“The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai urges the public not to follow rumours and to obtain information from official sources,” the authority said in a statement to Gulf News.

“It also calls on residents and those whose residency is issued by the Emirate of Dubai and are facing specific residency issues to communicate with the administration through its official channels in order to find suitable solutions to their problems,” it added.

Dubai resident Amal Gireesh said he had received the posts from a couple of travel agents.

“I was checking for the latest updates for someone I know who is on a visit visa. That is when I received this WhatsApp post. I checked with a couple of travel agents. Everyone said this is the update. I was wondering how this could be true when the GDRFA logo in the post itself is not correct,” he wondered.

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Citizens of these countries do not require advance visa arrangements to enter the UAE and can obtain a visa upon arrival for 30 days with a 10-day grace period for extension.

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Citizens of these countries do not require advance visa arrangements to enter the UAE and can obtain a visa upon arrival for 90 days:

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Indian citizens holding a normal passport and either

• a visit visa issued by the USA or
• a green card issued by the USA or
• a residence visa issued by the UK or
• a residence visa issued by the EU

can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days provided that the visas or the green card is valid for at least six months from the date of arrival into the UAE.

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FACT SHEET: President   Biden Announces New Actions to Keep Families   Together

Since his first day in office, President Biden has called on Congress to secure our border and address our broken immigration system. As Congressional Republicans have continued to put partisan politics ahead of national security – twice voting against the toughest and fairest set of reforms in decades – the President and his Administration have taken actions to secure the border, including:

• Implementing executive actions to bar migrants who cross our Southern border unlawfully from receiving asylum when encounters are high;
• Deploying record numbers of law enforcement personnel, infrastructure, and technology to the Southern border;
• Seizing record amounts of fentanyl at our ports of entry;
• Revoking the visas of CEOs and government officials outside the U.S. who profit from migrants coming to the U.S. unlawfully; and
• Expanding efforts to dismantle human smuggling networks and prosecuting individuals who violate immigration laws.

President Biden believes that securing the border is essential. He also believes in expanding lawful pathways and keeping families together, and that immigrants who have been in the United States for decades, paying taxes and contributing to their communities, are part of the social fabric of our country. The Day One immigration reform plan that the President sent to Congress reflects both the need for a secure border and protections for the long-term undocumented. While Congress has failed to act on these reforms, the Biden-Harris Administration has worked to strengthen our lawful immigration system. In addition to vigorously defending the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood arrivals) policy, the Administration has extended Affordable Care Act coverage to DACA recipients and streamlined, expanded, and instituted new reunification programs so that families can stay together while they complete the immigration process.  Still, there is more that we can do to bring peace of mind and stability to Americans living in mixed-status families as well as young people educated in this country, including Dreamers. That is why today, President Biden announced new actions for people who have been here many years to keep American families together and allow more young people to contribute to our economy.   Keeping American Families Together

• Today, President Biden is announcing that the Department of Homeland Security will take action to ensure that U.S. citizens with noncitizen spouses and children can keep their families together.
• This new process will help certain noncitizen spouses and children apply for lawful permanent residence – status that they are already eligible for – without leaving the country.
• These actions will promote family unity and strengthen our economy, providing a significant benefit to the country and helping U.S. citizens and their noncitizen family members stay together.
• In order to be eligible, noncitizens must – as of June 17, 2024 – have resided in the United States for 10 or more years and be legally married to a U.S. citizen, while satisfying all applicable legal requirements. On average, those who are eligible for this process have resided in the U.S. for 23 years.
• Those who are approved after DHS’s case-by-case assessment of their application will be afforded a three-year period to apply for permanent residency. They will be allowed to remain with their families in the United States and be eligible for work authorization for up to three years. This will apply to all married couples who are eligible.  
• This action will protect approximately half a million spouses of U.S. citizens, and approximately 50,000 noncitizen children under the age of 21 whose parent is married to a U.S. citizen.

Easing the Visa Process for U.S. College Graduates, Including Dreamers

• President Obama and then-Vice President Biden established the DACA policy to allow young people who were brought here as children to come out of the shadows and contribute to our country in significant ways. Twelve years later, DACA recipients who started as high school and college students are now building successful careers and establishing families of their own.
• Today’s announcement will allow individuals, including DACA recipients and other Dreamers, who have earned a degree at an accredited U.S. institution of higher education in the United States, and who have received an offer of employment from a U.S. employer in a field related to their degree, to more quickly receive work visas.
• Recognizing that it is in our national interest to ensure that individuals who are educated in the U.S. are able to use their skills and education to benefit our country, the Administration is taking action to facilitate the employment visa process for those who have graduated from college and have a high-skilled job offer, including DACA recipients and other Dreamers. 

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How Biden’s New Immigration Policy Works

The new policy will give some 500,000 people a pathway to citizenship.

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By Hamed Aleaziz

President Biden’s new immigration policy protects some 500,000 people who are married to U.S. citizens from deportation and gives them a pathway to citizenship.

The election-year move comes just two weeks after Mr. Biden imposed a major crackdown at the U.S.-Mexico border, cutting off access to asylum for people who crossed into the United States illegally.

The policy announced on Tuesday is aimed at people who have been living in the United States for more than a decade and have built their lives and families here.

Here is how it works:

Why do the spouses of American citizens need protection?

Marrying an American citizen generally provides a pathway to U.S. citizenship. But people who crossed the southern border illegally — rather than arriving in the country with a visa — must return to their home countries to complete the process for a green card, something that can take years. The new program allows families to remain in the country while they pursue legal status.

Who is eligible?

There are roughly 1.1 million undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens in the United States, according to Fwd.us , an immigration advocacy group, but not all of them are eligible for the program.

The spouses must have lived in the United States for 10 years and have been married to an American citizen as of June 17. They cannot have a criminal record. Officials estimate that the policy will provide legal status and protections for about 500,000 people. The benefits would also extend to the roughly 50,000 children of undocumented spouses who became stepchildren to American citizens.

When will the program take effect?

Biden administration officials said they expected the program to start by the end of the summer. Those eligible will then be able to apply for the benefits.

Why is President Biden doing this now?

Mr. Biden is trying to strike a tricky balance on immigration, which is a serious political vulnerability for him. Polls show Americans want tougher policies. Just two weeks ago, Mr. Biden announced a crackdown on asylum at the southern border.

His new policy, giving hundreds of thousands of immigrants new legal protections, is a way for him to answer the calls from the progressive base of the Democratic Party, which has accused the White House of betraying campaign promises to enact a more humane approach to immigrants.

Hamed Aleaziz covers the Department of Homeland Security and immigration policy. More about Hamed Aleaziz

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New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa rules modified!

Accredited employer work visa holders can no longer support work or student visa applications for their partners and dependent children..

From June 26, 2024, people holding an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) in roles at Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) levels 4 and 5 without a pathway to residency will no longer able to support work, visitor or student visa applications for their partners and dependent children.

Partners and dependent children will still be able to apply for a visa in their own right to come to New Zealand, such as an Accredited Employer Work Visa or an international student visa, provided they meet the requirements.

The government has made this change to align with the broader suite of changes to the AEWV scheme earlier this year and returned the settings to similar ones under the previous Essential Skills Work Visa.

The change will not impact:

• People who already hold visas as a partner or dependent child, or
• AEWV holders working in ANZSCO level 4 and 5 roles with a pathway to residency, such as the Green List, sector agreements with residence pathways, and
• Those earning at least 1.5 times the median wage threshold for the Skilled Migrant Category.

People who have an application as a partner or dependent child in progress will also not be affected. Those applications will be considered against the requirements that were in place on the date they applied.

If you have an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) you must earn above a certain amount to support a visa for your partner or dependent child.

If you have an Accredited Employer Work Visa, you may be able to support:

• a work visa for your partner
• a visitor visa for your partner or your children
• a student visa for your children.

The type of visa you can support for your partner and dependent child will depend on:

• if your job is on the Green List and if you meet the Green List requirements
• how much you earn, and
• the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) skill level of your occupation.

If you supported a visa for your family before June 26, 2024, your job does not need to meet the ANZSCO skill level requirements.

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