Before making travel plans to the United Arab Emirates, be sure to check the visit visa requirements for Dubai. Some countries may be able to obtain a visa upon arrival. Here are some other options to consider if you are unable to obtain a Dubai entry visa when you arrive:

Dubai Transit Visa

If your layover at an airport in the UAE is short, you can get a transit visa to Dubai for either 48 or 96 hours. Your UAE-based travel agency or airline can assist you in obtaining this Dubai entry visa. 

Tourist Visa

The type of Dubai tourist visa you are eligible for depends on the duration of your stay in the United Arab Emirates: 30 or 90 days of validity, with the option for single or multiple entries. To obtain a Dubai entry visa as a tourist, you can contact travel agencies, airlines, hotels, and friends and family.

You can also apply for your Dubai tourist visas at the following UAE immigration offices: GDRFA in Dubai or the Federal Authority for Identity.

Multiple Entry Visa

A long-term multiple-Dubai entry visa, in contrast to a Dubai tourist visa, enables you to enter the UAE without reapplying for entrance permission each time. If you frequently travel to the UAE for business or to visit family and friends, this is a great option for you.

The application form for this tourist visa is available on the ICP website (icp.gov.ae). This tourist visa, as stated on the ICP website, permits the bearer a maximum of 90 days of stay per visit, with the possibility of an additional 90 days of extension.

The primary Dubai visit visa requirements for the five-year multi-Dubai entry visa is a six-month bank statement demonstrating a minimum balance of $4,000 (AED14,700) or its foreign currency equivalent.

Visa for the Gulf Cooperation Council

This Dubai entrance visa is available to anyone who lives in a GCC nation or has family members who live there. You can apply for the GCC E-visa Dubai online at the following websites: GDRFA and ICP. The validity of an applicant’s passport and any applicable GCC resident visa must be shown to extend beyond the date of arrival by a minimum of three months. Your 30-day tourist visa to Dubai will be valid from the day of admission and will continue for another 30 days after that. 

Job Seeker Visa

For tourists interested in exploring Dubai’s job, investment, or business opportunities without a sponsor or host, a new type of Dubai entry visa called a “job seeker visa” became available on October 3, 2022. In order to apply for the visa, you must meet the following Dubai visit visa requirements:

• The MOHRE classifies these people as either first-, second-, or third-level competent, according to their work in the field.
• Applicants must have recently graduated from one of the top 500 universities in the world and hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Dubai Visa Alternatives for Residents

Employer Sponsorship

If you want to work or live in the UAE, you’ll need an offer letter from a company there. Once you’ve confirmed your acceptance and signed the offer letter, the company will grant you entry authorization so you can visit the UAE.

Your employer will start the process of applying for a visa once you reach the UAE. Obtaining your Emirates ID—which requires a medical fitness test and fingerprint biometrics—is followed by having the visa stamped into your passport and then receiving your ID in the mail. The employer is obligated to cover all costs associated with recruitment and visas according to the UAE Labour Law. 

Family Sponsorship

If you own property, have a job, or are an investor in the United Arab Emirates, you can sponsor a spouse’s or children’s residency visa so they can relocate to the UAE. 

Golden Visa 

Under the Golden Visa Dubai program, more individuals from diverse backgrounds are now able to apply for permanent residence in the UAE. The pool of applicants was expanded in April 2022. Qualified citizens and their immediate family members are granted a ten-year stay in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the Golden Visa Dubai.

Business Visa for Investors

Owners of businesses in Dubai are eligible to apply for investor visas and work permits. To complete the process, all that is required are copies of your passport, a valid business license, pictures, and the findings of your medical exam. To qualify for this visa, the applicant needs to have a refundable deposit of AED10,000 and shareholdings worth more than AED 70,000. 

Your payment will be refunded if the visa is withdrawn. Entrepreneurs with a minimum investment of AED 500,000 or the approval of an incubator can apply for a five-year multiple-Dubai entry visa Applicants with a share capital below AED 70,000 are required to provide a security deposit of AED 20,000. 

Medical/Healthcare Visa

A Medical Visa sponsored by the medical facility where the patient seeks treatment is required for international nationals to enter the UAE for medical operations. The sponsoring hospital is required by law in the UAE to possess a current patient treatment license. One or more entry permits for patients or their families may be chosen contingent upon the treatment plan.

Conclusion

A Dubai entrance visa typically takes three to four business days to process. Entering the United Arab Emirates necessitates obtaining your immigration clearance. Visit our website to find out more about the criteria for a Dubai entry visa.