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Liban General Information * There are basically two types of visas for visitors to Dubai: transit and visit visas. * Nationals of "Israel" may not enter the U.A.E. * A penalty charge is imposed on visitors who overstay. * Airlines may require confirmation that the sponsor is holding a valid visa for the incoming visitor. AGCC Citizens Citizens of the Arab Gulf Cooperation Council member states do not need a visa. UK Citizens UK citizens with the right of abode in United Kingdom do not need to obtain a visa in advance. On entry, they will be given a special free of charge visit visa enabling them to stay for 30 days. This visa may be renewed twice, each time for a period 30 days, up to a total of 100 days including a 10 day grace period. A fee of Dhs 500 is charged for each renewal. Renewal requires a sponsor. The facility offered to UK citizens is presently under review. AGCC Residents AGCC expatriates residents who meet certain conditions may obtain a non-renewable 30 day visa upon arrival at the approved ports of entry. German Citizens German citizens (tourists and businessmen) may apply to the UAE embassies for a one or two year multiple entry visa. No sponsor is required. The maximum duration of stay of visa holders should not exceed 3 months per year. The visa fee is Dhs 1,500. US Citizens US citizens (tourists and businessmen) may apply to the UAE embassies for a one to ten year multiple entry visa. A sponsor is required and the visa will be granted free of charge. The maximum duration of stay should not exceed 6 months per visit. Hong Kong Citizens Holders of the Hong Kong Certificates of Identity - the 44 page and 92 page Certificates - can obtain transit and visit visas. Transit Visas A transit Visa applies to businessmen and tourists. It requires the sponsorship of companies or hotels licensed to operate within the UAE. This visa is valid for use within one month from the date of issue. The duration of stay is 14 days from date of entry, exclusive of arrival and departure days. It is non-renewable. In order to complete the application, the sponsor will require the visitor's date of arrival and flight details, and a photocopy of the first few pages of the visitor's passport which should be valid for at least three months. There is a fee of Dhs 220 for obtaining a Transit Visa. Hotels in Dubai charge approximately Dhs 270 - 300 (US$ 75 - 85) per visa in order to cover the services for obtaining a visa for their guest. The Transit Visa holder may enter and depart the U.A.E through any airport. Visit Visas The Visit Visa applies to tourists who wish to spend more than 14 days in Dubai, those coming for family visits as well as those on long term business visits. It requires the sponsorship of any U.A.E. resident or any company or hotel licensed to operate within the U.A.E. This visa is valid for entry within two months from its date of issue. The duration of stay is 30 days from the date of entry, and may be renewed twice, each time for 30 days, up to a total of 100 days including a grace period of 10 days. A fee of Dhs 500 is charged for each renewal. A visit visa further entitles its holder to change his status to that of residence or employment provided certain conditions are met. In order to complete the application, the sponsor will require the visitor's date of arrival and arrival details and a photocopy of the first few pages of the visitor's passport which should be valid for at least three months. There is a fee of Dhs 100 for obtaining a visit visa. Hotels in Dubai rarely sponsor their guests on Visit Visas and if they do, they charge approximately Dhs 270 - 400 (US$ 75 - 110) per visa in order to cover the services for obtaining a visa. The Visit Visa holder may enter and leave the country through any port of entry in the U.A.E. A special category of visas under the Visit Visa type is a "Tourist" Visa, which can be obtained for individual tourists from: East and West Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, Hong Kong citizens, South Africa, Singapore and China. The "Tourist" Visa entitles its holder to a 30 day stay. It is non-renewable and has no grace period. The "Tourist" Visa requires the sponsorship of hotels and tour operators who bring in visitors from the above listed countries. The fee is Dhs 100. Hotels in Dubai charge approximately Dhs 270 - 300 (US$ 75 - 85) per visa in order to cover related administrative and other costs. The "Tourist" Visa will be issued by the Central Administration in future. Transfer visa This is a special type of visa which applies to passengers passing through UAE airports. The passenger can obtain a visa for upto 96 hours by leaving his/her passport with the immigration authorities. The visa is only valid if the passenger is travelling onwards from Dubai to another destination and not returning to the country of original departure. There is no fee for this type of visa which can be sponsored by any airline operating in the UAE. Multiple-Entry Visas Multiple-entry visas are availed to business visitors who have a relationship with either a multinational or other reputable local establishments, and who are frequent visitors to the UAE. This type of visa is valid for six months from the date of issue and the duration of each stay is 30 days. The validity is non-renewable. The cost of this visa is Dh 1,000. The visitor must enter the UAE on a visit visa and obtain the multiple entry visa while in the country. The visa would be stamped on the passport.
Massey On Tour hey liban, its me again - you said the rules for UK citizens is under review - do you know if this is likely to make visit visas easier or harder to obtain? also - the visa on arrival for UK citizens - is this available only once or could the person leave the country and then get another visa stamped on entry? is it right that the visa on arrival will not require a sponsor? the issue is that i dont think i will be able to sponsor my partner as we are not married or related. cheers smartd On re-entry you can get your visa stamped so thats no issue and if you didn't require a sponsor the first time you enter then you will not require one on re-entry. I believe they will be making it easier for UK residents due to the demand for real estate. Cheers, D Liban Smartd is right on both counts :) You know, its only getting easier for UK citizens. I heard somewhere that they want to abolish visas for UK citizens from the island, but I could be mistaken. Check out the Ministry of the Interior website posted in another of my stickies, its helpful but sorta slow loading (kinda like most gov websites I have visited). handbag14 Hey Liban, you seem to be very well informed. Am from Australia, and the only way I could work out to stay was to get a 30 day visa and pay the money to extend to 60 days, then leave the country, come back and do this over again till i get a job and appropriate residency visa. Does the Visit visa apply to me, ie; can i get my boyfriend to sponsor me, or would he have to run it through his employer? cheers Emily arniegang visit visa's for Brits is now 60 days. Duam I have a 2 part question about entry visa (I know Liban we talk about it not long ago, but still have some :?: :?: ). Let say, I decide to go to Dubai for a 60 days period, what would happen if; 1) I decide to stay longer? What do I have to do? 2) I decide to go back to Montreal erlier (say after 40 days or so)? What do I have to do? Thank's guys for helping. C-Ya later. 8) arniegang 1/ leave the country and return or face a daily fine 2/ Nothing, you just leave Liban
1) You can either do a visa run across the border into Oman and back or a round trip to Qatar (2-3 hours in all).... OR pay 500 AED and renew your tourist visa for an extra 30 days... I prefer option one :)
2) Just leave. They stamp your passport in the airport.
When you come here, you will have my mobile, I will help you the most I can with any problem or issue you may have my friend :) Duam I knew from the start, YOU'R THE MAN LIBAN. I'am looking at around feb. 28th for a probable arrival to Dubai, for now. I'll keep you informe with my plans, that's a sure thing. By the way Liban, I just hope the 2-3 hours run across the border to Oman, won't be in th afternoon, barefoot in the hot desert sand....lol :lol: I would have to borrow your flip-flops and maybe a pair of white socks...picture me for a sec....... :roll: I would not make it alive, I would get lost........ Later man.

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Liban LOL :lol: You'll love Dubai bro :) vanillashake jst curious. whats with the "israelis" or persons with isreal stamped on their passport might not be allowed entry?? UAE hates Israel that much? why? I don't recall that subject being discussed during my school days. or maybe I was MIA. kanelli You haven't heard of the Israel-Palestine conflict that has been going on for decades? You didn't just miss a school unit on that, you missed the daily newspapers and history shows made over the past decades. :shock: Liban
Ummm.... Are you for real?
Have you ever heard of the Arab-Israeli conflict??? The once that started shortly after the Balfour Declaration?
Its in the news all the time....
I mean, like, H E L L O ! ! ! ! ! ! fayz To echo what everyone else said there is a wee bit of conflict between arab countries and Israel (understatement) but you can actually come into the UAE with an Israel stamp in your passport, this was changed a while back to facilitate trade with the US. Kitster meet our version of a modern day blonde bimbo...i hope ur cute..coz ur gonna need it honey...and by the way vanilla...ur going to have less of your excitement when it sinks in. :) reality check... given your penchant for great questions, your wide and intimidating knowlege of the arab world, i think ur a good candidate for a rape case soon... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: ade Hi, Pls i will like to know which hotels can help with a visit visa to dubai.I want to come to dubai and i cant seem to get help for the visa.pls can someone help with this? ade Hi, Pls i will like to know which hotels can help with a visit visa to dubai.I want to come to dubai and i cant seem to get help for the visa.pls can someone help with this? shie_kisses I'm new here in dubai, just wanted to ask how many days it will take to process your working visa.....what are the things needed to get the working visa?...do you need to give your original passport to the company? thanks Ihnnie +917502855964
gracia I am going there in june using a visit visa hoping i can apply for a job... do you think i can easily get a job in 2 months? what are my chances? i have a college degree and my last job was a sales managerial position... whaddyathink? how do i apply for a working or visit visa? norma I want to know about the driving license. I have my canadian driving license and here (in Canada) they told me that my canadian license will be only valid for a tourist visit in Dubai or anywhere around the world and it will be only valid if i m living in an hotel. And i will need to prove that when i get in Dubai for me to be able to drive a car. I want to work there and live there, but how can i use a tourist license to drive in Dubai. Here they told me i can not get an international license. All i will get is a tourist driving license. I mean HELP, i need your advise. MaaaD
If you come here and get a residency you can just exchange your canadian license for a UAE one. If you are coming on a visit then get an international license and you can drive here fine. Its not big deal norma, takes a few hours to get the license. coolfocker my friend from india wants to come to dubai to meet me...she turned 18 5 months back...shes coming alone...is it easy for me to remove visit visa for her or it will get rejected???i mean what are the odds like... MaaaD let her fly emirates and get the visa through them piggypie Hi, Just a few questions. My boyfriend is a french national and is coming to dubai to seek for a job. So are the visa regulations for him? do i have to sponser him? Liban He just shows up at the airport and gets a visit visa on arrival valid for 60 days. piggypie
Thank Liban,
so izzit true that untill he gets a work visa, he will have to do a visa run everytime his visit visa is expiring or he has to fly back to france and back again to renew it?
Many thanks in advance Liban Just a simple visa run to the Oman border and back. Should cost him 300 AED in all including a lunch at the Hatta Fort Hotel... Intifadingue Hello i'm algerian and i want to go in dubai in august what is the consullary formality ? sorry for my english :oops: MaaaD
You can simply get it through Emirates airlines if you fly them here, or through the hotel you will be staying at. You need a person/organization to sponsor you. KeithL When a company offers you a job in the UAE, do they give you a work permit or a residency visa ?? or are the two the same ? :? dbxsoul a residency visa allows you to stay in the country – this done through the process of sponsorship i.e. an employer (registered company) can sponsor an employee, an employee can sponsor his spouse (subject to regulations) etc.. a work permit entitles you to work in the country - this is done in the name of the company who employs you (again subject to conditions) having residency does not automatically make you eligible for a work permit, although issuing of a work permit is dependant on having residency (either through the company or on under your spouses sponsorship) TomK Hi, My girlfriend is Argentinean and needs a Visit or Tourist Visa (as I understood, it will not be issued to her at the airport like to e.g. EU citizens). I can sponsor her a visit visa (I'm going to be employed in the UAE). Can she also do this sort of "visa run" to pick up a new visit visa when the old one runs out? Thanks - Tom asc_26
It can be renewed after 2 or 3 months depending on the duration of her visa. One has to leave the country before the visa expired then come back or you can pay certain amount & renew the visa without leaving the country. TomK
asc_26: Just to make sure that I get that right: as long as I keep issuing her new Visit Visas every 2/3 months (and paying the fees...), she wouldn't even have to leave the UAE for the time she's staying (lets say a year)? Would be great...
Thanks - Tom sage & onion
That is correct, the amount to pay for not leaving the Country after 2 months for (Visa Run) is Dhs. 500.00.
Please also read the following thread;
Good Luck sage & onion Please note-up to-date information regarding entry visit visa;
hallowbyte Good Day, I'm new here, just curious about the rumor regarding the age limit for the working visa (filipino women) here in dubai. in the news they said that you must be 25 yrs. old for you to be legally employed. I'm really concern about this issue, because my sister in law just graduated last year she went here to look for a job and luckily she is working now, but the problem is her age she is only 21 yrs old at the moment. I wish someone here can enlighten me, and please if you have reference please post it here. Thanks.. jcraiggibson hi everyone,
i'm moving out permanently in july but returning to the uk in december, i have a job and a sponsor but obviously my work / residents visa won't be sorted out until after i arrive in dubai.
so, i'm going to book a return flight (glasgow - dubai, dubai - glasgow) with approximately six months in between flights. as a uk citizen i'll get the visit visa on arrival, but do you think there will be any trouble getting into dubai with a return flight booked in six months time, without a work visa in place when i arrive at customs? if i showed the uae customs in dubai airport my 'offer of employment contract' would they accept that?
i suppose the obvious thing would be just to book an early return and change the dates once i've got my work visa
thanks for your help, any advice would be great[/i] bonk
Recently I read reports that there will be a renewal limit of 2 or 3 times, then you have to stay out of the UAE for a month.

No, I don't.

Don't show them contract, just give passport and get a visit visa.
information. jcraiggibson thanks for your advice Bonk, appreciated also, asc_26, regarding renewing your girlfriend's visa perpetually, there might be a problem with it. that used to be ok but as bonk said, they've changed the rules on renewing visas. someone staying on a visit visa can only renew it twice (initial three months, cross the border and come back again, second three months, cross the border and come back again, third and final three months) before having to leave the country for a month before they are allowed to re-enter dubai and start the process again i hope that's not too much of a kick in the teeth - i'm in the same boat here's a link on it: bonk
Two months at a time plus one month extension which costs 500 dhs.

You and thousands more. This might become one of those "flexible" rules. Francheska New type of visa - work mission visa The Ministry of Labour has already begun the process of accepting work mission visa requests. Unlike a work visa, a mission visa is a temporary visa that is valid for three months and can be renewed for another three months. A sponsor can issue a work mission visa if he wants to bring an employee for temporary work, or if he wants to validate the qualification of the worker before signing a long-term contract. The aim of the mission visa is to curb the widespread problem of people working on visit visas, which is illegal. Therefore, creating a short-term work visa which is easy to obtain so that both the employer and the employee can work together for three months and decide if they want to enter into a long-term contract. The benefit of this visa is that it is limited to a three-month contract and no ban is issued if the worker is dissatisfied with the job and does not take it up. Similarly the employer is also not obligated to hire the employee. This service is especially useful for employers who want to hire skilled labour like engineers, doctors, lawyers and technicians. This visa also guarantees the right of the worker. On a visit visa, the worker does not have any right because he is working illegally and therefore, he is not covered by insurance. The employer has no liabilities. However, with a work mission visa, the worker’s rights are protected. An employer can apply for a work mission visa with the License Department. If a committee there approves the request, the rest of the procedure is online.The visa is issued for a maximum of 180 days. It is issued for three months against a fee of Dh 600 and can be renewed for another three months, again for a fee of Dh 600. As per the rules, the employer has to notify the ministry when the worker enters the country. If the employer fails to do so, he will be fined Dh 500 for every 10 days. The Ministry has the right to reject converting the work mission visa into a work visa. This service cannot be availed of until and unless an employer sponsors a worker on this visa. Heavy fines will be imposed if people misuse this service. bonk
New? It was new ... axiale05 Thanks for the useful information metobagdadi As I still staying in dubai with tourist vise,If I find a job,can I renew my vise in this case or? bonk
Tourist Visa or Visit Visa? They're different (see ). When you get one or renew, they don't ask you if you are working but you're supposed to get a work permit and residence visa if you have a job. If caught, you risk fines, bans and deportation. Risk level varies depending on job and nationality. metobagdadi Thank you very much your attantion my friend.I desided to go to dubai with tourist vise because right now I could not find any sponsor for visit vise from here.Tourist vise will valid a month isn't it,if I will find a real job than employer put up work permit to me and after I will exit from Dubai to Oman just for a day after all come back Dubai with work permit because Tourist vise is not renewable. If it is possible for you,can you check this plan for me as be logical or ? Thank you muneerkm Hello friends,
My visit visa is going to expire recently.
I would like to take one visit visa to Dubai.
Many of the agents here are charging 1200-1500 AED for a visa, eventhough the actual cost for taking visit visa is very less( 100-200 AED).
Where can I get Visit Visa at cheap rate?
Please help me.
Muneer
Edited MOD em_socal Im from the USA, and my boyfriend is getting a 3 month intern there. His company is providing a visa for him, but i'm kind of on my own when it comes to the visa. I was reading that I have to get a sponsor, i dont exactly know what that means. I dont know anyone in UAE. We are only going to be there for 3 months- 90 days, what is the best option for me? sage & onion
If you are US Passport holder you may enter the UAE for a period of 60 days without visa, this can further be extended for another 30 days by paying AED 500.00 ($135.7) em_socal thank you so much. where do i go to renew the visa? sage & onion
You can go to the Dept. of Immigration or alternatively you could take short flight to Doha and back which will automatically give you a further 2 months. I Sioux
I believe this is incorrect. You get 30 days with USA passport. sage & onion
I have actually received conflicting information regarding this, so the best thing would be to contact:
Department of Naturalization and Residency, Trade Centre Road, near Bur Dubai Police Station
Tel: 04 3980000 MyAd25
are there any other airlines offering assistance on visit visa?
further...are there instances one shall be denied of a visa through Emirates' assistance? what disclosures must one supply to be safe? does it also mean that if i intend to look for a job that i should reserve a 60 days ticket? and that if i buy a shorter stay ticket, will that be a problem with the immigration or visa application?
please advise. thanks. marina21 New types of visit visas to be announced | 10 days ago - Khaleej Times ABU DHABI - The Federal Naturalisation and Residency Department (FNRD) at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) will announce on June 8 the new types of visit visas that would come into force soon. source: : WadiOnline News - Emirates (Dubai and Abu Dhabi) Newspapers Headlines ---- New visit visa regime will prevent abuse | 10 days ago - Khaleej Times ABU DHABI - The new visit visa structure, to be implemented from August 1, aims at fighting violations as well as tighten controls on visa issuance for individuals and corporate bodies in addition to protecting all those who enter the country as either tourists or workers, said a reliable source at the Ministry of Interior (MoI). source: : WadiOnline News - Emirates (Dubai and Abu Dhabi) Newspapers Headlines ebad My employer in Media City has applied a work visa on September 14th, And We are still waiting for the entry permit! What do you think? Isn't it so late? It it usual? Would you guys please give me some information about the work visa (entry permit) issuing progress time? And -Is there anybody who had applied around that time and has get his visa recently? Please please help. wistech Hi Liban If there are any special laws for visa regarding Pakistan? I have Partner Visa, and i want my elder brother to visit me. Now i am confused, from where should i get visa. From Emirates Airline or regular Ministry? He just want to come for 4 days BB how long do you think it takes to issue a business visa. The business owner, the sponsor, is inviting someone as a business partner from abroad ? rch Ruskie I have a dual citzenship. Russian and Canadian. Which one would be better to bring? Red Chief
Canadian I think as soon as you are going to take some loan from the bank. A few my acquaintances from CIS had some problems in receiving loans in many banks due to their nationality. It's unpublished but it's true.
At the other hand ppl. of some nationalities can simply exchange their national licenses for the local ones w/o passing exams (I don't know full list of those nationalities). Anyway Russians have to pass the exams, as I did - it was not easy for some reason including poor English of policemen in Sharjah.
I don't know about Canadian - Kanelli, she is from Canada as well, had an exam I don't know why. kanelli Are you talking about driver's license? I never had a license in Canada - saved all my money for uni and then uni ate it all - no car for me. Was a public transport person for years until moving to Dubai where you absolutely need your own car. Red Chief
Do you know about exchanging Canadian driving license to Emirati one w/o exam? I think it could help the guy who happens to be your and my compatriot at the same time... :D bonk
for Canadians yes but you need a letter from consulate. GEM A hotel where I'll be staying helps me with getting a visa and now I just got their reply which says that I am under-aged (!!!!! I'm 18 years old) and they can't do the transit visa (14 days) unless someone 21+ will travel with me. Is there any chance that a 18-year-old (which is concidered as a grown-up in my country) could go to UAE alone? I've struggled with this majnoon visa system for 4 days.. :x bonk Try a different hotel. Try and get a visit visa, or conference visit visa. Bora Bora
A minimum age requirement for different countries was imposed several years ago. Obviously the minimum age requirement for people coming from the Netherlands (which is where I believe you said you come from) is 21. GEM
No, I'm not from Netherlands.
Thanks anyway, I already cancelled everything and now going to another arab country. I'm still very angry coz of that ridiculous age limit, but what can I do. I suppose I'll visit UAE in some other time. Merlindxb Any commends on 6 months visa for property owners bonk Yes, some here :)... What do you want to know? bonk Yes, some here :)... What do you want to know? Merlindxb
thanks bonk shon Hi Guys, "does anyone know if it is possible to enter Dubai with second visit visa right after existing one month and it extension is over. do we have to stay out for a month or is that not the case any more and we can go out and re-enter with valid status?" Thank you shon Hi Guys, "does anyone know if it is possible to enter Dubai with second visit visa right after existing one month and it extension is over. do we have to stay out for a month or is that not the case any more and we can go out and re-enter with valid status?" Thank you shon "does anyone know if it is possible to enter Dubai with second visit visa right after existing one month and it extension is over. do we have to stay out for a month or is that not the case any more and we can go out and re-enter with valid status?" Thanks ewap8 thanks! nils09 Hi I'm Italian and I would come to Dubai for about 6 months to attend a language course. it's a long period for a tourist visa, so what kind of visa I should get? bonk Ask the language institute about a student visa. But if you're Italian you get visit visa on arrival (not tourist visa) and can renew visit visa every 30 days by travelling to Hatta and back. nils09 thank you for your reply. I knew about the student visa but this is the school's answer about it : please be informed that we are not the one who will apply for your visa, however we do offer hotel accommodation, and together with their package is to apply you for a visa. You will pay a certain amount to apply for a visa, but this will not guarantee that visa application will be approved. The visa will be good a month stay. bonk I don't think you can get a student visa without the cooperation of the institute - who don't sound very helpful. Try another institute? A hotel sponsors you for a tourist visa, which is valid 30 days and renewable once. Get the free visa on arrival and renew it at Hatta every 30 days is what I'd do. nils09 could you please give me some information about language institute? I tried with Eton. if not possible I'll try Hatta way eu_Sukoru Hi Liban, I guess you're the Master of Visa (having such a great knowledge). Hope you can enlighten me for the following: facts: girl, single, Slovak nationality living in Slovakia looking for a move to Dubai. The thing here is I would not consider a move without a Job (after all IBM is not that bad! :D) but would still like to move. So I would think of the Employer to take care of the formalities! :lol: Guess not that easy.. What do you think the difficulties might be? and whether it is possible? :roll: shabbir_k I'm looking for someone who offers UAE visa services across all categories and for all nationalities in Dubai. If you provide these services please contact me for a business proposal. My email: norman
Hi...it is same cases for me, my employer is a Fugro at Dubai applying working/residence visa for me. I already send all the documents to them for the visa process....until now have yet to receive any news from them...
Please someone help us, how long exactly to get the working/residence visa approval??? Appreciate with your help
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