Visa Requirements

Abu Dhabi

Visa, Restrictions & Allowences

• No entry visa is required for GCC citizens.
• Citizens of the following 33 countries will be issued with a free-of-charge VISIT VISA on entry to the UAE: UK, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Cyprus, Finland, Malta, Spain, Monaco, Vatican, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.
• Citizens of other countries should apply to their nearest UAE embassy.
• Information concerning visa requirements is subject to change and visitors should always check with their travel agent or nearest UAE embassy before travelling. Over-stayers could be detained / fined
• Eye scan is required for everyone except GCC citizens and the 33 visa-exempt nationalities

Prohibited / Restricted Items

• Controlled substances such as cannabis, opium etc. are banned and the penalties for handling these drugs are severe.
• The importation of firearms and dangerous weapons is also restricted
• Religious propaganda, potentially offensive printed matter, CDs videos or films should not be brought into the country.
• Strict copyright laws are being enforced in the UAE, pirated video and audiotapes or illegal computer software will be confiscated.

Duty Free Allowances

• 4 liters of alcohol or one carton / 24 cans of beer
• AED2000 worth of cigarettes or 400 sticks of cigarettes
• AED3000 worth of cigars
• 2 kg tobacco
• AED3000 worth of gifts including perfume

Customer Service Desk: T1: +971 2 575 7818 and T2: +971 2 505 3907 / 575 8362

Dubai

Visa Requirements

The procedures / rules detailed here below are for Information Only and are subject to change without prior notice. Most travellers need to obtain a visa prior to entering the emirate. However, the following passport holders can get an entry permit stamped in their passport upon arrival.

• AGCC country visa holders (certain designations only)
• France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco, Vatican City, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Hong Kong, Singapore South Korea and Malaysia

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 color 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.
• DNRD working hours are from 8 am to 2 pm. Saturday to Wednesday except public holidays. Thursdays and Fridays are normal weekend holidays.

The Dubai Naturalization & Residency Department (DNRD) issues different types to visas which are listed below.

• 1- 96 hour visa:
  • Issued upon arrival at the airport
  • Airline sponsored only
  • Applicants should have onward booking
  • Should have a minimum of 8 hour transit break

• Visit visa:
  • In case of Personal sponsorship
    • Fees: Dhs 100
    • Entry permit application form with completed typed data
    • Original Marriage certificate and copy of it, in case of wife sponsorship
    • Salary Certificate; The monthly salary should not be less than Dhs. 4000 in case of wife sponsorship, and Dhs. 6000 in case of first relatives sponsorship.
    • Copy of the Sponsored passport.

• In case of Establishments sponsorship
  • Fees: Dhs 100
  • Entry permit application form with completed typed data
  • Establishment card and copy thereof
  • Copy of the Sponsored passport.

• Renewal
  • Fees: Dhs 100
  • Original Entry Permit

• Extension
  • Fees: Dhs. 500
  • Original Entry permit
  • Extension application form
  • Original sponsored passport

• Transit visa
  • Fees: Dhs. 120
  • Establishment card
  • Entry Permit Application form
  • Copy of Sponsored passport

• Tourist visa
  • Fees: Dhs. 100
  • Establishment card
  • Statement of tourists data

For further information please contact The Department of Naturalization and Residency [http://www.dnrd.gov.ae].

Sharjah

Visa Information

• The procedures / rules detailed here below are for Information only and are subject to change without prior notice.
• Passport must have minimum 6 months validity at the time of applying for an Entry Permit.
• All photographs are to be recent color 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.
• All visas are to be obtained prior to the entry of the Passenger into the UAE except in the case of a GCC country visa holders (certain designations only) and Nationality holders of British, France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Malta, Monaco, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Estonia, U.S.A, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Spain
• Working hours is from 8 am to 2 pm. Saturday to Wednesday except public holidays. Thursdays and Fridays are normal weekend holidays.

Transit Visa

• Forward Passport copy to the sponsor
• Visa will be normally ready within 3 days
• Duration of stay after entry is 14 days only, not renewable
• Person should enter UAE within 14 days from date of issue of visa
• Only one entry is allowed. Once the person departs from UAE, the visa will be cancelled automatically

Visit Visa

• Forward Passport copy to the sponsor
• Visa will be normally ready within 7 days
• Validity is only 60 days
• Duration of stay after entry is 60 days. It can be renewed for an additional 30 days extension. The application for renewal should be submitted to the immigration before the expiry of the first 60 days.
• Only single entry is allowed. Once the person departs from UAE the visa will be automatically cancelled.

Visit Visa Renewal

Renewal by the Issuing Authority only

The following documents are to be submitted to the immigration.

• Original Passport
• Original visa
• Required renewal form signed by the sponsor
• Visa will be normally renewed within 2 days and Passport can be collected from Administration
• Extended validity is only 30 days.
• Duration of total stay after entry in to UAE is 90 days only including the extended period

Tourist Visa

• This is applicable only for certain Nationals
• Forward Passport copy to the sponsor
• Visa will be normally ready within 2days
• Validity is one month from date of issue
• Duration of stay after entry is 30 days only, not renewable
• Only one entry is allowed. Once the person depart from UAE, the visa will be cancelled automatically

96 Hours Visa

• An onward journey passenger can break journey and stay in the UAE for a maximum duration of 96 Hours, if sponsored by the airline.
• The Procedures/Rules/Charges are subject to change without prior notice

Admission and transit restrictions

VISA Warning:

• Non-compliance with the entry/transit regulations may result in a fine of AED 500/=, in combination with a fine of AED 100/- per passenger per day, until the passengers departure from Sharjah International Airport and proof of this action has been passed to the Department of Civil Aviation.

Employment Visa (Entry Permit)

Forward the following to the sponsor

• Passport photocopy
• 1 - Passport size photograph

Normally the Entry Permit will be ready within 7 days. The entry permit is valid for two months

Cancellation of an employment entry permit

Cancellation can be done through the issuing Authority only.

The following documents are to be submitted to the Immigration Authority

• Original Passport
• Original Entry Permit
• Required forms signed by the sponsor

Cancelled Passport can be collected from Immigration the next day

Visa stamping in the passport

• All should obtain medical card prior to stamping visa in the Passport.
• Medical card can be obtained from the Ministry of Health office
• Passport copy, 3 photographs and Dhs. 300/- required.
• Passport photocopy,
• photocopy of the entry permit,
• 4 photographs are to be submitted to the Medical Authorities for the medical test
• For government department's medical tests will be normally done only in the afternoons from 4 to 6 hr.
• The certificate will be ready after 3 days.

The following documents are to be submitted to the Immigration Authorities within 28 days after entering the UAE.

• Original Passport
• Original Entry Permit
• Original medical certificate
• 2-Passport size photographs
• Dhs. 302/-(residence visa fee)
• Duly filled in security form (only in Arabic)
• Residence visa forms duly signed and sealed by the sponsor

Normally the Residence visa will be stamped in the Passport within 10 days valid for 3 years

Sponsoring wife / children

Husband has to sponsor himself and a company cannot sponsor dependent.

Requirement

• Marriage certificate
• Birth certificate for children
• Education certificate

These documents are to be attested by the concerned Consulate

Thereafter obtain attestation from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs Salary Certificate from the sponsor. Purchase an immigration file and type all the necessary information in it.

Type all the necessary visa forms and attach

• Passport copy of the person/s for whom the visa is being requested
• 2 Photographs each
• All attested certificate copies
• Salary certificate
• Original and copy of the Passport of Husband
• All necessary forms typed and signed by Husband

Visa should be ready within 10 days. After entering the U.A.E. follow the steps of Visa Stamping. No medical test is required for children below 16 years of age

Transfer of Visa from one company to another company

Transfer of visa is possible only to Government sector

• Transfer form is available in typing center.
• If the Labor department is involved type the labor department required form also.
• Obtain the signature of the present sponsor on it.
• Submit the original documents and Passport to the new sponsor for signature and seal.
• Approach the present sponsor and get the visa cancelled with out the ban.

Cancellation of a residence visa

Only the issuing authority can cancel the visa.

The following documents are to be submitted to the Immigration.

• Original Passport
• Necessary forms signed by the sponsor

The visa-cancelled Passport can be collected after one day. Duration of permitted stay in the UAE after cancellation will be written in the cancellation form. This form has to be returned to the sponsor after departure from UAE. If this person has his/her family members in his/her sponsorship, then their visas are to be cancelled prior to he/she canceling his/her visa

GCC country residence visa holders

Certain category of visa holders of GCC Countries can enter the UAE and the visa will be issued up on their arrival. Prior approval is not required

Spa Directory Dubai | Air Cargo Directory Dubai | Airport Directory Dubai

Search Engine Optimization by Global Media Insight