Visa Assistance

Yes, they can obtain a 30-day tourist visa, renewable only once for a similar period. They must be sponsored by hotels, or tourist agencies.

Yes, a visit visa may still be converted to a work visa, but residency departments may decide otherwise to prevent misuse of this facility. Applicants may be asked to go back to their home country and wait for a work visa, which will be authorised by the Ministry of Labour.

Please refer to the types of visas.

Britons are among people from 34 countries who are allowed to obtain a visa on arrival free of charge. The visa will be for 30 days and can be renewed for a similar period for Dh610. If you are not British, your daughter can still sponsor you on a 30-day or 90-day visit visa.

Yes, it is unchanged.

No, the visa can be obtained any time provided that a valid reason is given.

No, authorities will stop short trips to neighbouring countries to change visit visas commonly known as 'visa runs'. Visitors wishing to apply for a new visit visa after the expiry of their visa, must go back to their home countries. But officials have not spoken of any time-frame as to how long they will have to stay abroad before they can apply for a new visa.

Not less than 3 months for a visit visa and not less than 6 months for an employment & residence visa

A transit visa is issued to travelers transiting through UAE airports. It is issued for 96 hours and must be sponsored by an airline operating in the UAE. The visitor must have a valid ticket for an onward flight. It must be arranged by the airline as the traveler books the ticket. There is a charge of Dh100.

The agent will check in the system for the status on the employment visa with a reference number. Ex: An application number includes 13digits, which starts from "IN" and ends with "AE" irrespective of a group visa or individual visa.

Visit visas for 30 days or 90 days will no longer be renewed. Visitors have to leave for their country and may come back on another visa if they meet requirements.

Visitors to the UAE on all types of visas must obtain health insurance for the entire period of their visit. This insurance can be obtained from companies operating in the UAE or abroad.

Exempt countries are Britain, 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.

Yes, a Dhs1,000 refundable deposit is applicable for all visas.