UAE Visa Portal

البوابة الإلكترونية لتأشيرات دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة

Visa Application Process

البوابة الإلكترونية لتأشيرات دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة

Visa Application Process

Select visa type

Complete the application form

Submit required documents

Make payment

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    FAQs

    Type 1: Short-term single-entry (30 days, extendable twice).
    Type 2: Short-term multiple-entry (30 days, non-extendable).
    Type 3: Long-term single-entry (60 days, extendable).
    Type 4: Long-term multiple-entry (60 days, non-extendable).

    Citizens of GCC countries are exempt. Certain nationalities (e.g., US, UK, EU, Australia,
    Japan) get a free visa on arrival (30 or 90 days). Others must apply in advance.

    Apply online via www.uaevisaportal.com Choose for the service, fill out the form,
    upload documents, and pay. Approved visa will be sent to the given email address.

    • Valid passport (at least 6 months validity).
    • Recent photo (white background).
    • Hotel booking
    • Round trip flight ticket

    30 or 60 days from entry, depending on type. Some are extendable.

    Yes, for some types (e.g., Type 1 twice). Apply via portals before expiry.

    50 AED per day + 200 AED out pass. Pay at airports (under 30 days) or you can pay
    through ICP poral.

    If an individual remains in the UAE after their visa expires without exiting the country
    or extending their visa, they may face severe consequences, including a lifetime ban from
    the UAE, being declared an absconder, and potential imprisonment or fines.

    Track your application on the ICP Smart Services portal or GDRFA website using your
    application reference number or passport details. You may also contact Amer Service at 800
    5111 for updates.

    Yes, Possible through applied channel.

    Often required as proof of intent to leave. Immigration officers may ask for it,
    especially for visa-on-arrival or pre-arranged visas.

    No, single-entry visas allow one entry only. For multiple entries, apply for a multiple-
    entry visit visa (30 or 60 days).

    Common reasons include incomplete documents, invalid passport (less than 6 months
    validity), security concerns, invalid flight ticket or hotel booking.

    Yes, after addressing the rejection reason (e.g., missing documents). There’s no formal
    appeal process, but you can submit a new application with corrections.

    No, you typically apply before arrival. However, you can change visa status (e.g., from
    visa-on-arrival to visit visa) via ICP/GDRFA under specific conditions, like job exploration.

    No, visit visas are for tourism, family visits, or short-term business (e.g., meetings).
    Work or study requires separate visas (e.g., work permit or student visa).

    Yes, you can apply using accredited portals like www.uaevisaportal.com

    Report a lost passport to your embassy and local police, then inform GDRFA/ICP for
    visa issues. You may need to apply for a replacement or exit permit.

    If staying less than 48 hours (or 96 hours with some airlines), a transit visa may be
    sponsored by your airline. Check with your carrier or ICP.

    Yes, with a valid transit or visit visa, or if eligible for visa-on-arrival. Ensure your layover
    duration aligns with visa rules.

    Start your visa application today

    Simply choose your destination country, fill in the online application form, 

    upload the required documents, and submit the payment.

    Simply choose your destination country, fill in the online application form, upload the required documents, and submit the payment.