To visit the UAE, you will require a visa, along with your passport. However, for people from most countries around the world such as the UK, USA, Schengen countries, etc, the visa is issued on arrival in the UAE. They do not have to apply for it before the arrival.
Get UAE Visa
The process of obtaining a visa is quite different from other countries. To answer the question on how to apply for a UAE visa, you will have to first understand that for normal passport holders, the UAE embassy does not issue this. The applications require you to have a sponsor and therefore, is done with the help of UAE based airlines, or a travel agency, or a hotel.
- Choose the method of application that is easier for you. While choosing travel agencies, ensure that they are well-reputed and genuine.
- Now, determine the type of visa you require.
- Once you do that, obtain the necessary documents as per your visa type.
- Fill in the application form available at the airline websites, or at the travel agencies.
- The necessary documents must be then uploaded to the respective online portals.
- Proceed to pay the visa fees online.
- Submit your application.
The documents required totally depends on the type of visa. It also depends on the eligibility criteria that makes you qualify for the type. In general, however, the following are the list of documents necessary -
- A valid Passport - up to at least 6 months from the date of arrival in UAE (ordinary passports)
- Colour copies of your passport bio page and last page
- Confirmed round trip flight tickets
- 2 Coloured photographs
- Proof of employment
As per recent regulations, the UAE permits are now extendable. The government has started issuing extensions upon payment of additional charges and provided that they apply before the original visa has expired. The application must be made to immigration offices. The permit for short term categories can be extended up to a maximum of 2 times, and to a maximum duration of 60 days.
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