UAE visa table
29 July 2008 - New visa rules apply from 07:30 this morning (as opposed to 01 August as previously stated). Conflicting reports in the press, based on conflicting statements from various officials, has left everyone confused. If you're from one of the visa on arrival countries, you'll probably have an easier time of it. Bring money for visa fees, patience, and politeness, and assume visa rules will be implemented randomly depending on the mood of the official you're dealing with at the entry point or visa office. Do not assume this table is correct as the actual rules seem to be in flux.
| Type | Length | Cost | Renew | Effective | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conference Visit Visa | 30 days | Dh100 | no | 01 Aug 2008 | |
| Employment Visa | 30 days | employer arranges, not a work permit, entry only | |||
| Exhibition Visa | see Conference Visa | ||||
| Family Visit Visa | 60 days | Dh100 | * | min 3-6k salary requirement, Dh2000 deposit | |
| Friend Visit Visa | 60 days | Dh100 | * | min 3-6k salary requirement, Dh2000 deposit | |
| Investor Visa | 3 yrs | Dh300 | invest Dh70k in company with UAE National | ||
| Medical Visit Visa | 90 days | Dh1000 | yes, 1x | 01 Aug 2008 | renewal Dh500 |
| Mission Entry Visa | 14 days | Dh220 | no | * | only from hotels or companies |
| Mission Visa | 90 days | Dh600 | yes, 1x | * | renewal Dh1200, need Temporary Work Permit first? |
| Mission Visa | 90 days | Dh200 | no | 01 Aug 2008 | |
| Multi-entry Visa | 180 days | Dh1000 | * | 30 day max per visit, company application only | |
| Multi-entry Visa | 180 days | Dh2000 | yes, ?x | 01 Aug 2008 | 14 day max stay each visit |
| Parent Visa | 1 yr | Dh100 | yes | 01 Aug 2008 | deposit Dh5000, need special FNRD permission |
| Relative Visa | see Family Visa | ||||
| Residents Permit | see Residence Visa | ||||
| Residence Visa | 3 yrs | yes | employer should arrange | ||
| Residence Visa - property | 3 yrs | Dh5000* | yes | *estimated, may vary | |
| Residence Visa - family | 1-2 yrs | Dh5000 deposit needed | |||
| Student Visa (residence) | ask college or university when applying for entry | ||||
| Student Visit Visa | 60 days | Dh1000 | yes, 2x | 01 Aug 2008 | UAE university registration, renewal Dh500 |
| Tourist Visa | 30 days | Dh120 | no | * | only from hotels and tour operators |
| Tourist Visa | 30 days | Dh110 | yes? 1x | 01 Aug 2008 | only from hotels and tour operators |
| Transit Visa | 96 hours | Dh30 | no | * | may be free - conflicting information seen |
| Transit Visa | 96 hours | Dh100 | no | 01 Aug 2008 | need outbound ticket, some reports say 14 days |
| Visit Visa 30 days | 30 days | Dh500 | no | 01 Aug 2008 | |
| Visit Visa 60 days | 60 days | yes, 2x | * | ||
| Visit Visa 60 days | 60 days | free* | yes, ?x | *see list of free visit visa nationalities | |
| Visit Visa 90 days | 90 days | Dh1000 | no | 01 Aug 2008 | |
| Visit Visa GCC residents? | 30 days | Dh100 | yes, 1x | 01 Aug 2008 | renewal Dh500 |
| Visit Visa GCC nationals* | 30 days | Dh100 | yes, 1x | 01 Aug 2008 | renewal Dh200, *visitors with GCC nationals |
| Visit Visa extension | 30 days | Dh500 | no | * | |
| Work Permit | not a visa, employer arranges after arrival in UAE | ||||
| Work Visa | see Work Permit or Employment Visa |
- This information is correct to the best of our knowledge as of Tuesday 29-Jul-2008
- * in "Effective" column means that visa type is expected to be no longer available after 01 August 2008.
- Nationalities eligible for free visit visas on arrival will continue to be able to receive them after 01 August 2008, according to statements reported on 09 June 2008.
- If "Effective" column is empty, then that visa type will continue to be available as far as we know.
- Most Visit Visas will require a deposit of 1000-2000 dhs to be left with the Naturalisation and Residency Department, refunded after visitor departs the UAE.
- Limitations on renewal for free visit visas supposed to be 2x but many visitors have exceeded that with no problems.
- Employers are required to arrange and pay for employee residence visas and work permits (but not their families).
This information last updated Tuesday 29-Jul-2008
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