Visa on Arrival
The following categories of visitors may receive their visit visa at the airport, upon arrival:
AGCC Residents who are not GCC nationals but who have a high professional status such as company managers, business people, auditors, accountants, doctors, engineers, pharmacists, or employees working in the public sector, their families, drivers and personal staff sponsored by them, are eligible for a non-renewable 30-day visa upon arrival at the approved ports of entry.
National citizens of the following countries: UK (with the right of abode in UK), France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco, Vatican, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and holders of Hong Kong SAR passports will be granted a free of charge visa for a single visit upon arrival in the UAE. It should be noted that this list may vary slightly from time to time and it is therefore best to check with your local UAE embassy or the airline that you are using to fly to the UAE.
Valid Sponsors
If you do NOT fall into one of the above categories, you will require a visa and a sponsor for your visit. The sponsor normally applies for the visa on your behalf. Valid sponsors are:
Hotels & Tourist Companies can apply, on your behalf, for a Tourist Visa (valid for 30 days); or a Service Visa (valid for 14 days); or a Visit Visa (valid for 30 days and can be extended for other 30 days)
Airlines & Airlines Handlers apply on behalf of their crewmembers for a 96-hour Transit Visa.
Other Organizations based in the UAE may only apply for Visit Visas and Service Visas.
Individuals (Relatives or Friends) already resident in the UAE may, subject to guidelines, also apply on your behalf for a Visit Visa.
If you are coming to work in the UAE you will require a visa that can only be obtained on your behalf by your employer or sponsor.
Regulations for visa application
Passport must have minimum 6 months validity at the time of applying for an Entry Permit.
All photographs are to be recent colour photographs. (Polaroid Photographs are not accepted)
Those who are already in the U.A.E cannot get another entry permit until he/she departs from U.A.E.
Tourist Visa for all Nationalities (Tourist companies)
Required documents:
Clear passport copy of the sponsor
Traveller insurance
Fees:
AED 210 e-DNRD fees
AED 220 e-form fees
AED 1000 deposit, refundable upon departure of the sponsored person
Valid for 60 days from the issue date and non-renewable
Valid for 30 days from the arrival date and renewable for the similar period (30 days) upon payment of a fees of AED 620
Service is provided through the eDNRD eServices
30 Days Short-Term Visit Visa (Individuals)
E-form application (fees paid) including clear personal photo of the sponsored person approved by the sponsors or authorized signatories (signed and stamped)
Required documents:
Clear passport copy of the sponsor
Clear passport copy of the sponsored person
A copy of the salary certificate or employment contract of the sponsor (resident) must be attached
Proof of family relationship
Traveller insurance
Fees:
AED 610 e-DNRD fees
AED 620 e-form fees
AED 1000 deposit, refundable upon departure of the sponsored person
Valid for 60 days from the issue date and non-renewable
Valid for 30 days from arrival date and non-renewable
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