Below the are different types of UAE visas provided by Emirates Airline:
| Visa type | Validity | Cost | Extensions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96-hour | 4 days from arrival date | AED 200 | Non-extendable |
| Tourist – short term (single entry) | 30 days from arrival date | AED 330 | Non-extendable |
| Tourist – short term (multiple entry) | 30 days from first entry | AED 650 | Non-extendable |
| Tourist – long term (single entry) | 90 days from arrival date | AED 800 | Non-extendable |
| Tourist – long term (multiple entry) | 90 days from first entry | AED 1,750 | Non-extendable |
Sponsor
| Sponsor’s Employer | Sponsor Documents | Visitor Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates/ Dnata Staff |
– Staff ID copy | – Passenger’s coloured photograph.
– Passenger’s coloured passport copy (must be valid for six months). – Copy of Emirates ticket. – Visa application form. – Original application form (available at all Emirates Travel Hubs) in Arabic or English – based on the applicant’s nationality, with addresses and contact numbers at both their originating country and in Dubai. Download the English or Arabic application form here. |
| Government/ Semi-Government |
– Salary certificate (must be in Arabic) – Sponsor passport and residency copy |
|
| Free-zone company | – Salary certificate from the free-zone authority (must be in Arabic) – Sponsor passport and residency copy |
|
| Private company | – Labor contract copy – Salary certificate – Sponsor passport and residency copy |
|
| Investor | – Trading license copy – Sponsor passport and residency copy – Investor deposit receipt copy – Bank guarantee |
|
| Partner | – Trading license copy – Memorandum of association – Sponsor passport and residency copy |
Rules and Conditions
| – Visitors must travel into and out of Dubai on Emirates flights only. – All visas are valid for 60 days from the date of issue to enter Dubai, except the 96-hour visa, which is valid for 14 days from the date of issue to enter Dubai. – Visa processing time is three to four working days. – A refundable cash deposit of AED 2,000 for friends and other relatives is required. – Visa fees are non-refundable. – Ticket is non-refundable if a visa is issued and utilized. – Sponsor will be responsible for visitor overstay. – Entry to the UAE is subject to immigration approval. |
Relative (Visitor) | Minimum Salary (Sponsor) |
|---|---|---|
| Wife / Children / Parents / Parents In-Law | AED 4,000 | |
| Brothers / Sisters / Dependents | AED 5,500 | |
| Brothers / Sisters In-Law |
AED 7,000 | |
| Friends and Other Relatives | AED 10,000 |
Important Notes
- For tickets purchased online through credit card in NON AED Currency, visa applications can be submitted only at Emirates Commercial Visa Services at Dubai International Airport, Terminal 3 – Arrivals.
- Visa applications can be submitted at the Emirates ticketing counters listed below:
Dubai
Dubai International Airport, Terminal 3 Arrival:
Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday (07:00 to 18:00) Saturday (09:00 to 16:00).
Emirates Group Headquarters, Employee Service Centre, Second floor
(Emirates and dnata staff only)
Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday (07:00 to 14:00)
Emirates Travel Hub
dnata Travel Centre, mezzanine floor
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE.
Visa services: Sunday to Thursday (09:00 to 15:00)
Emirates Travel Shop
Emirates Group Technology Centre, Ground Floor, Entrance B
Al Ittihad Road, near Clock Tower, Deira , Dubai , UAE.
Visa services: daily from (09:00 to 19:00)
Abu Dhabi
Al Sawari Tower – C, Corniche Road, P.O. Box 45450, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Submission of applications : Sunday to Thursday (09:00 to 15:00)
Al Ain
Commercial Complex, Shaikh Khalifa Street, P.O. Box 68666, AL Ain, UAE.
Submission of applications : Sunday to Wednesday (08:30 to 18:00), Thursday (08:30 to 17:30)
Sharjah
Crystal Plaza, Buhaira Corniche, P.O. Box 17, Sharjah, UAE.
Submission of applications: Sunday to Thursday (08:00 to 13:30 – 16:00 to 19:00)
Ajman
Escape Tower, Shaikh Rashid Bin Humaid Street, P.O. Box 5511, Ajman, UAE.
Submission of applications: Sunday to Thursday (08:00 to 13:30 – 16:00 to 19:00)
Umm Al Quwain
King Faisal road, Jameiya area, beside FEWA
Visa services: Saturday to Thursday(08:30 to 18:00)
Do i need to email my all documents for visa or compulsery to send by post?