VISA

UAE Visa

The procedures for getting a visa to enter the UAE are relatively simple and hassle-free and if all documents are in order, then the visa is issued within 72 hours. In urgent cases, visas are also issued within a day. The Ministry of Interior's Dubai Naturalization and Residency Department (DNRD) is the sole administrative authority responsible for issuing visas to foreigners who wish to visit the country.
Documents :

To obtain a visa from a UAE embassy, you will need the following:

* Passport
* 2 photographs
* Duplicate application form
* Letter or fax from the sponsor in the UAE to the embassy concerned
* A letter from the applicant's company plus photocopy

The following nationalities will not require a visa to travel to Dubai / UAE as they can have it upon arrival at the airport:

Europe: United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Lexembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece,
Finland, Spain, Monaco, Vatican City, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein.

America: USA, Canada.

Oceania: Australia, New Zealand.

Asia: Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea.

GCC: Gulf Cooperation Council Countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Oman, Kuwait.

UAE has introduced 16 new types of visas following the revamp of the structure and charges of entry documents in line with a cabinet decision. The new visas will be implemented from August 1, 2008.

As per the new policies with regard to issue of entry permits to UAE, the residents can apply for the visa for their spouse or blood relatives. They will need the approval of senior officials for sponsoring other relatives. Only UAE nationals can sponsor friends. The health insurance policy will also become mandatory for visitors and a Dh1,000 deposit will be collected by the department before issuing visas.

Non-renewable visit visas valid for 30 days will cost Dh500 while 90-day visit visa will cost Dh1,000. A multiple entry visa costing Dh2,000 has also been introduced valid for six months. However, a person can stay in the country only for 14 days at a stretch. One-month long tourist visas will cost Dh100 that may be renewed once.

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