Visa information
If you wish to travel to the UAE, you’ll find all the information concerning visa requirements on http://dnrd.ae/en/Pages/Home.aspx
Please note that visa regulations and costs are subject to change and should always be confirmed with your travel agent or nearest UAE embassy before travelling.
Documents required for visitors
The applicant must submit the following documents of the visitor(s):
A passport photocopy with minimum six months validity
Two passport size colour photographs
Processing time & charges
A normal visa is issued between five to seven working days at a charge of AED 250
If you wish to process the visa on an urgent basis, the processing time is two days at a charge of AED 375
Visa validity & renewal
A visit visa is valid for 55 days from the time of entry into the UAE
The visa can be renewed for one additional month at a charge of AED 625
UAE immigration authority regulations
Visas are required for all visitors with the exception of nationals from the following countries:
GCC Nationals (Gulf Cooperation Council member countries): Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia
Western Europe: United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Luxemburg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco, Vatican City, Iceland, Andorra, San Mario and Liechtenstein
North America: USA
Far East: Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong
Australia and New Zealand
The following original documents have to be attested and carried with you when travelling to Dubai:
- Birth certificate
- Drivers License(s)
- Diploma(s)/Degree(s)
- Marriage Certificate
- Adoption/Custody Papers
- Others, if any
Attesting documents may take some time; several months in some countries – so kindly start the process early.
info: http://www.dubaiairport.com