How to get UAE Visit Visa Easily?

Visiting the United Arab Emirates at any time of the year is a good idea. The UAE, particularly Dubai, is a popular stopover destination for tourists. Foreign tourists come to this prosperous, safe, secure Gulf country for its shopping, recreation, and adventure opportunities. Aside from that, they visit friends and relatives in this mini paradise, who oblige them with whirlwind excursions.

 

There is an array of attractions in the region to satisfy the interests of all kinds of holiday-makers. You will find elite mega malls amid Dubai’s skyscrapers, multimillion-dollar seaward advancements, beaches, Old World marketplace, and thrilling desert safaris.

 

The UAE’s incredible air-conditioned malls are brimming with tourists even during the blazing summer months of July and August when tourists embark on the Summer Surprises shopping spree.

 

All this fun will surely be a blast, but what can you do to make the most of it?

The UAE requires a visit visa; here’s the complete guide to obtaining one. Read on to know more.

 

Visa Application

 

If you are planning on entering the United Arab Emirates, please read the following information to find out whether you can obtain a visa on arrival or if you need prearranged access.

 

 

UAE visa on arrival

 

Eligibility for 30 days of visit

 

The UAE does not require advance visa arrangements for citizens of the following countries or territories. As soon as you disembark at Dubai International Airport, proceed to immigration to receive your free 30-day visa.

 

 

Andorra	Brunei	Australia
Canada	China	Hong Kong, China
Japan	Macau, China	Kazakhstan
Malaysia	Monaco	Mauritius
New Zealand	San Marino	Republic of Ireland
Singapore	United Kingdom	Northern Ireland
Ukraine	United States of America	Vatican City

 

 

Dubai International Airport also grants visas on arrival to citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, in addition to the countries mentioned above.

 

Eligibility for a 90-day visit

 

Visas are valid for 90 days from the date of issue and six months from the date of issuance for citizens of the following countries or territories. It is also possible for European citizens to obtain a prearranged visit visa after fully utilizing their 90-day visa on arrival.

 

 

Argentina	Bahamas Islands	Austria
Barbados	Brazil	Belgium
Bulgaria	Colombia	Chile
Costa Rica	Cyprus	Croatia
Czech Republic	Denmark	El Salvador
Estonia	France	Finland
Germany	Honduras	Greece
Hungary	Italy	Iceland
Kiribati	Liechtenstein	Latvia
Lithuania	Maldives	Luxembourg
Malta	Nauru	Montenegro
Netherlands	Paraguay	Norway
Peru	Poland	Romania
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Russian	Federation
San Marino	Seychelles	Serbia
Slovakia	Solomon Islands	Slovenia
South Korea	Sweden	Spain
Switzerland	Uruguay	–

 

 

 

Eligibility for 180-day visit

 

The Mexican passport holder may apply for a 180-day multiple-entry visitor visa that is valid for six months from the date of issuance and is suitable for 180 days.

 

It is necessary for nationals of countries not on the ‘visa on arrival list’ to arrange a visa in advance.

 

Multiple entry visa

 

The UAE issues a 99-day visa on arrival to EU and Mexican nationals only; other residents must apply for a two-month multiple-entry visa.

You can make the most by using multiple entry visas if you are previously employed elsewhere but are looking for employment in Dubai.

You can use this three-month multiple Visa by organizing an interview in Dubai on an off day or by stepping in during the weekends since Dubai’s working week lasts from Sunday to Thursday.

 

Visitors to the UAE fall into four categories:

 

• Nationalities qualified for a 30-day on-arrival visa
• Races with 90-day visas on arrival
• Passport holders from Mexico
• Nationalities qualified for prepaid visas (single/multiple entry/30 days/60 days)

 

Procedures for Dubai immigration

 

Visitors to Dubai will now receive random eye screenings at Dubai International as an added security measure.

 

The screening counter requires visitors with an eye screening request to present a hard copy of their visa or a document of their visa confirmation page. You will have to pay AED 30 per copy if you still need to get a copy. This charge is payable only in AED.

 

Important note

 

If you plan to travel to the UAE, check your visa requirements and ensure you have a valid visa, if necessary, and a passport valid for at least six months. Passport holders with nonstandard documents may also need access and other passport requirements: check for conditions if you don’t have a standard passport.

 

Required documents for prearranged UAE visas

 

• Applicant’s color photograph
• A color photocopy of an applicant’s passport.
• Three months validity of it.
• Access the original application form in Arabic or English, depending on where the applicant lives.
• downloading the Application Form
• An Emirates ticket copy.

 

Visiting some countries requires additional documents.

 

Pakistan

National ID Card

 

Afghanistan

National ID Card

 

Iran

         National ID Card

 

Iraq

         National ID Card

 

• It may be necessary to submit further confirmation based on the location of your residence.
• Please visit the airline’s online visa search tool for complete information or their visa requirements page.

 

 

Terms and conditions

 

• When applying for a visa, you must pay the visa fee.
• Processing fees for permits are additional.
• Emirates or codeshare flights are the only options for travel to and from Dubai.
• Refunds on visa fees are not possible.
• Once the visa is issued and used, the ticket is non-refundable.
• Approx 3- to 4-day is the processing time.
• The UAE requires immigration approval for entry.
• 96-hour and 48-hour visas are valid for 30 days from the date of issuance, but all others are valid for 60 days.

 

Applying for a Prearranged UAE visa: Where and How

 

• Book your flight online via Manage your booking
• DVPC mobile application

 

On-the-go visa booking with mobile’s DVPC app

 

DVPC is now available for free download from Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store, enabling customers to apply for visas in newer ways. DVPC helps Emirates Airlines passengers apply for a UAE visa while on the go. Emirates Airline’s app allows you to apply for a 90-day visit visa based on your itinerary.

 

By using the www.emirates.com website, DVPC also provides online visa applications in over 180 countries. Moreover, it offers valuable services such as Express Visas (for clients in need of visas urgently) and door-to-door services (for people to pick up visa applications from their homes or offices).

 

Apply online

 

 

Emirates.com now allows nationals of countries requiring prearranged UAE visas to apply and pay for them online.

 

You can apply for your UAE visa online if traveling to Dubai or stopping with Emirates without submitting your passport. The UAE visa application form can be found under Manage your booking after you have booked an Emirates flight. It is required to pay VFS processing fees.

 

International residents and nationals can apply for visas online. Visit the UAE visa application page to determine whether you are eligible. Applicants to travel to Dubai must have machine-readable passports with at least six months of validity.

 

Only Emirates-confirmed bookings with a flight itinerary that includes the desired Dubai time can take advantage of this service. A single ticket (PNR) must cover both flights into and out of Dubai. You will not be eligible to apply for an online visa if you are traveling on other carriers(other than Emirates) to or from Dubai.

 

Applicants must apply online at least four international working days before arrival in Dubai; however, Emirates recommends doing so ahead of time.

 

How to Start an Application

 

As part of the registration process, complete the visa request form.

If additional documents are needed, MCI Dubai will contact you:

 

• Be sure to keep scanned copies of all the required documents on hand.
• You must have a six-month passport validity.
• Colored copy of passport (last page required for Indian passport holders)
• One passport-sized photo that is clear and colored.

 

Upon receiving approval/rejection from UAE Immigration, the airline will email you the relevant decision. They will send a notification email when the visas are ready for successful applicants. If you receive it, you must print it out and bring it with you on an airplane.

 

Additional Information

 

• It takes 10 – 14 days to process a visa
• To obtain a visa, you must pay the entire fee in advance.
• The UAE Immigration Department has the sole discretion to approve or deny an application, and other parties are not responsible for any part of the visa process.
• The company won’t issue A fee refund for approved or declined applications.
• If they reject a visa application, UAE Immigration will not disclose the exact reason.
• Visa copies are not under MCI’s control.

 

Urgent Visas 

 

You need to pay an urgent fee if it takes less than ten days to process your visa request.

 

OK To Board

 

South Asian guests may need the ‘OK to Board’ approval before traveling. To apply for this, guests must possess a valid UAE visa and pay an additional fee of AED 100.

 

UAE Visa Policy

 

Every country has its visa policy, and each government determines the rules foreigners must follow to enter. No different is the case in the United Arab Emirates. There is no leniency in the UAE visa policy, but it is not the most severe either.

 

It falls somewhere in between. The UAE visa policy allows people to travel under different categories under different rules. Still, we all appreciate that some nationalities can apply online for a UAE visa under the electronic visa system.

 

Note

• If you want to get a UAE visa for your spouse, children younger than 23 years old, or parents more than 60 years old, you must provide details and supporting documents.

 

 

UAE Dubai Visit Visa Costs

 

 

 

90 Days Multiple Entry Long-Term Visa	1585 AED
30 Days Multiple Entry Short-Term Visa	631 AED

 

 

Conclusion

 

Choosing a 30-day visa is advisable if you’re planning a short visit. In contrast, visitors usually use a 60-day UAE visa for long-term stays, like keeping up with family or friends for an extended period.

 

You can renew your Visa without leaving if your last date is close to exit if you want to extend your Visa.The latest amendment from the UAE government states that travelers must have Covid coverage when they arrive in the UAE.

 

Innumerable travel agencies offer visa services in association with Dubai-based tourism companies. To clarify your Visa, the travel firm in your country has to gather and verify your documents before sending them to their Dubai-based partner. A Dubai-based travel company will re-authenticate the documents before processing them.

 

UAE law bans visiting visa holders from working there and restrains companies from employing individuals on visit visas.

Visiting visa holders can look for a job, attend interviews, and sign employment settlements. You need a residence visa to be considered a legal employee there.

 

 

Faqs

 

1-Why are 30 days and 60 days multiple entry Visa Used?

 

Tourists planning to exit the country within specific periods and return to the UAE within these periods are most likely to apply for a multiple-entry visa for 30 days or 60 days.

The 60-day multiple-entry Visa is widely used by those who must leave and reenter the UAE within 90 days. You can use this card to enter and exit as often as possible until the 60-day validity period has expired.

 

2- Can the Visa Get Rejected?

 

In some instances, Dubai immigration may reject a visa application due to security concerns. We can refund you part of the 90-day visa fee, depending on the situation. It is crucial to validate this with the office.

 

3- Is it possible to get job in Dubai on visit visa?

 

Dubai does not allow employment while on a visit visa but provides job applications and interviews. Upon validation, your employer will claim a residence visa with or without exit.