Types

Types The type of visa you need to obtain to enter the UAE depends on your length of stay, your reason for visiting and your nationality. The main types of visas and listed and explained below. Entry Service Permit An Entry Service Permit applies to the following categories and their families (f accompanying them): company manager's representatives, sales managers, account auditors, delegations from companies or establishments to carry out commercial activity in the UAE, workers requested by an establishment/company operating in the UAE to carry out an urgent task. Such visas are also available to nationalities authorised to obtain a tourist visa, as per the Ministerial Council's decision. This visa is valid for 14 days from the date of issue. The duration of stay is 14 days from date of entry, exclusive of arrival and departure days. It is non-renewable. In order to complete the application, the sponsor will require the visitor's date of arrival and flight details, and a photocopy of the visitor's passport which must be valid for at least three months. This type of entry permit can be issued as urgent at a fee of Dhs 220. As of January 2003, no more normal entry service permits will be issued. The Entry Service Permit holder may enter and depart the U.A.E through any airport. Dubai Visit Visas The Visit Visa applies to tourists who wish to spend more than 14 days in Dubai, those coming for family visits as well as those on long-term business visits. It requires the sponsorship of a U.A.E. resident or a company or hotel licensed to operate within the U.A.E. A refundable DH 2,000 guarantee from expatriates who wish to sponsor distant relatives will be imposed. This visa is valid for entry within two months from its date of issue. The Visit Visa is valid for 60 days and is renewable for a total stay of up to 90 days. A fee of Dhs 500 is charged for this renewal. In order to complete the application, the sponsor will require the visitor's date of arrival and arrival details and a photocopy of the visitor's passport, which must be valid for at least three months. There is a fee of Dhs 100 for obtaining a visit visa. There is also a fee of Dhs 10 for visa delivery service by DNATA. Hotels, hotel apartments, tour operators, travel agents and airlines may not levy supplementary charges or processing fees in excess of Dhs 50 for arranging visas for visitors. The Visit Visa holder may enter and leave the country through any airport in the U.A.E. Tourist Dubai Visas Information A special category of visas under the Visit Visa type is a Tourist Visa, which can be obtained for individual tourists from: East and West Europe, Turkey, Bulgaria, Poland, Ukraine, Albania, Russia, the Hellenic Republic, St Kitts-Navis, St Lucia, Mexico, Cuba, Bermuda, Belize, Guyana, French Guiana, Martinique, Antigua and Barbuda, St Vincent, Kingston, Palao other non-defined American nationalities, Thailand, South Africa, Singapore, China, Malta, Cyprus. The Tourist Visa entitles its holder to a 30 day stay and is non-renewable. The Tourist Visa requires the sponsorship of hotels and tour operators who bring in visitors from the above listed countries. The fee is Dhs 100. There is also a fee of Dhs 10 for visa delivery service Hotels, hotel apartments, tour operators, travel agents and airlines may not levy supplementary charges or processing fees in excess of Dhs 50 for arranging visas for visitors. Multiple-Entry Dubai Visas Information Multiple-entry Visas are availed to business visitors who have a relationship with either a multinational or other reputable local establishments, and who are frequent visitors to the UAE. This type of visa is valid for six months from the date of issue and the duration of each stay is 30 days. The validity is non-renewable. The cost of this visa is Dh 1,000. The visitor must enter the Dubai UAE on a visit visa and obtain the multiple entry visa while in the country. The visa would be stamped at the passport. German Citizens German citizens (tourists and business people) may apply to the UAE embassy in Germany for a one or two year multiple-entry visa. No sponsor is required. The maximum duration of stay of visa holders cannot exceed three months a year. The visa fee is Dhs 1,500. US Citizens US citizens (tourists and business people) may apply to the UAE embassies in the US for one to ten year multiple-entry visa. A sponsor is required and the visa will be granted free of charge. The maximum duration of stay should not exceed six months a visit. Transit Visas This type of visa applies to passengers passing through UAE airports and is valid for 96 hrs (4 days). If you are travelling on Emirates Airlines, then they can arrange the visa for you. Otherwise, you should contact the Marhaba Services. Please note that a transit visa can only be issued if a visitor has a valid ticket for an onward flight. Arrangement for a transit visa prior to your arrival to Dubai is not necessary and the issuing of a transit visa is free. Marhaba Services Tel: 04 2164629 (Visa Section) Tel: 04 2062709 (Main Office in the Airport) E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Issuance date of the above mentioned information is: 1 March 2008 Important Notice Please note that this information is correct as of the date mentioned above. Please check with the nearest UAE embassy for the latest information or contact the Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Administration Department. Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department Tel: 04 3980000 Fax: 04 3981119 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it www.dnrd.gov.ae