Dreaming of Dubai’s skyscrapers or Abu Dhabi’s beaches? Whether you’re a tourist, remote worker, or investor, here’s everything you need to navigate UAE visas in 2025 – scannable, detailed, and mobile-ready!
GCC Nationals: Enter with an ID card (no visa).
Visa-on-Arrival: 50+ countries, including:
USA, UK, Canada, EU: 30-90 days (extendable).
India: 14-day visa only if holding a US visa/green card.
China, Japan, South Korea: 90 days.
⚠️ Key Note: Visa-on-arrival is not available for citizens of Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, or Nigeria.
Duration: 30/60/90 days (single or multiple entry).
Cost:
30-day single entry: AED 250 (~$68).
60-day multiple entry: AED 650 (~$177).
Extension: Apply online via GDRFA for AED 600 (30-day extension).
Sponsorship: UAE resident must apply via GDRFA.
Documents Needed: Sponsor’s Emirates ID, passport copy, and accommodation proof.
Cost: AED 500–1,000 (~136–136–272).
Eligibility:
Investors: AED 2M+ in property/business.
Professionals: Monthly salary AED 30K+ or specialized degrees (doctors, engineers).
Exceptional Talent: Scientists, artists, athletes.
Benefits: 10-year residency, sponsor family, no employer needed.
Cost: AED 2,800 (~$760) + medical test fees.
For: Freelancers, skilled professionals, self-employed.
Duration: 5 years (no employer sponsor!).
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or AED 15K+ monthly income.
Valid health insurance.
Purpose: Work remotely from UAE for a foreign company.
Duration: 1 year (renewable).
Cost: AED 1,500 (~$410) + medical insurance.
Sponsor: UAE university or parent.
Duration: Matches study program length.
Work Permit: Students can work part-time.
Free 48-hour visa: For layovers (book via Emirates/Etihad).
96-hour visa: AED 50 (~$14) with confirmed onward ticket.
Online: Use the ICA Smart Services Portal.
Upload: Passport copy, photo, travel insurance.
Pay: Credit/debit card (AED 250–650).
Receive e-visa: Email in 2–5 working days.
Submit Application: Via ICA or GDRFA Dubai.
Attach Documents: Proof of income, degree, medical test.
Pay Fees: AED 2,800+ online.
Collect Visa: Stamped at immigration on arrival.
Employer Applies: Through MOHRE.
Medical Test: In UAE (cost: AED 300–500).
Emirates ID: Apply within 30 days of arrival (AED 370).
Visa Type | Cost (AED) | Processing Time |
Tourist (30-day) | 250–350 | 2–5 days |
Employment Visa | 3,000–5,000 | 2–4 weeks |
Golden Visa | 2,800+ | 15–30 days |
Transit (96-hour) | 50 | Instant at airport |
All fees exclude medical tests, insurance, or Emirates ID costs.
Passport: 6+ months validity.
Photos: 45x55mm, white background.
Health Insurance: Mandatory for residency visas.
Medical Tests: Required for work/residency (HIV, TB, Hepatitis).
Overstaying: Fines are AED 100/day + potential travel ban.
Scams: Only use official portals or verified agents.
Expired Visa: Renew 1 month before expiry.
Q: Can I convert a tourist visa to a work visa?A: Yes! Exit UAE, apply for employment visa, and return.
Q: Is health insurance mandatory?A: Yes for residency visas. Costs start at AED 500/year.
Q: How to check visa status?A: Use the ICA Smart Services portal with your passport number.
Remote Workers: Apply for a 1-year virtual work visa to skip residency hassles.
Investors: Golden Visa holders can buy property with 0% income tax.
Students: Part-time work permits now allow up to 20 hours/week.
Extended Tourist Stays: 60-day visas now available for all nationalities.
Job Seeker Visa: New 3-month visa for skilled professionals (AED 500).
Retirement Visa: Now open to expats over 55 with AED 1M savings.
Confirm visa type and eligibility.
Book flights after visa approval.
Print multiple visa copies for immigration.
Need Help? Contact UAE embassies or use the Amer24/7 chatbot.
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