Different Types of UAE Visas
Tourist visa
Tourist visa is used by travellers whose purpose in the country is for tourism. The visa permits the holder to stay in the country for 30 days or 90 days. To get one, you’ll need sponsorship by a UAE airline, hotel and tour operators. Each UAE airline offers visa services when you fly with them. Apart from that, travel agents and hotels can also arrange a tourist visa for you.
Visit visa
You’ll need a friend or relative residing in the country to sponsor your UAE visit visa. They can apply for your visa at any GDRFA office across the emirate and the process takes one or two days. After the visa is issued, you will get the visa through E-mail.
Transit visa
Have a connecting flight with a lengthy stopover? If you’re just passing by, UAE airlines also issue transit visas valid for those whose stopover exceeds 8 hours. Passengers with transit visas must leave the country within 96 hours of arrival. If you have a shorter transit time, UAE started exemption of transit passengers from all entry fees for first 48 hours.
Employment visa
An employment visa, also known as a work permit, is issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. Entry Permit is valid for two months from the date of issue and after entry, you should do Medical, Emirates ID, Health Insurance, Labour Contract and stamp the visa on the passport. This is visa is valid for two years.
Residence visa
The residence visa is the next step after securing an employment visa. Think of it as an evolution of the latter. To secure this, you’ll need to get a medical test and apply for another document – the Emirates ID. The UAE Resident Identity Card certifies that the holder is a valid UAE resident. After the whole process is complete, you can now sponsor your family members and bring them into the country as well.
Family Visa Stamping (after entry)-Dubai
New Residence Visa Stamping for an expatriate family (wife & children)
+ No need to visit Immigration Department to submit visa application.
– Customer will receive SMS from Immigration in case of approval or modification. Normal applications will be collected and delivered by Zajel courier. Urgent fee paid applicants should take their dependents’ passport to Immigration for visa stamping after receiving approval SMS.
– All fees and fine should be paid through typing centre only.
Below mentioned documents are required in original for scanning at the typing centre.
+ Original entry permit (visa) of each sponsored person.
+ Original passport of each sponsored person.
+ Original Medical Certificate (for those who are above 18 years old).
+ Emirates ID application
+ Sponsor’s original Emirates ID.
+ Medical Insurance Card/Certificate of the sponsored
+ IBAN (International Bank Account Number) of the Sponsor (applicant).
FEES:
Dh357 for 2 years (Typing charge extra).
Dh457 for 3 years (Typing charge extra). If the sponsor is government / semi-government / free zone employee).
Dh80 Extra for Urgent visa stamping.
STEPS TO FOLLOW:
+ Emirates ID application to be attached with Visa stamping form. Type Medical & ID application and go for Medical first, then do fingerprint at EIDA Centre near Medical Clinic (Al Baraha, Sonapur, Al Qouze). No need appointment for new visa holders.
+ After receiving Medical Report, submit visa stamping application through AMER Centre.
+ After submission of online application, you will receive Approved message & Airway Bill Number through SMS within 48 hours.
• Normal Application: Write Airway Bill Number on the Submission Receipt; Take it along with original passport to ZAJEL Courier office at Deira Main Post Office, behind MAX, Hamriya. You can collect visa stamped passport from the same office after two days.
If you are far from Deira, you can call ZAJEL Courier on 800 21111 to pick your dependents’ passport from your office/residence and deliver back the passport after stamping visa.
+ Urgent: After receiving Approved message, take the passport and submission Receipt to the nearest Immigration Branch and get your visa stamped same time. 24 Hour service available at Airport Terminal-3 Immigration counter.
FINE: Visa to be stamped within 60 days from the date of Entry/Status Change. If Late Dh25 fine per day to be paid at typing centre. First day fine Dh45.
Immigration Timing: Sunday to Thursday (7:30am to 8pm)
To prepare your Family Visa application; Call
Qusais (Al Nahda-2): 04-239 1302, 055 273 2295, 055-345 7829
Bur Dubai: 04-358 6215
Hor Al Anz: (Deira): 04-265 8373, 050-715 0562
Qusais (Damascus St): 04-258 6727, 054-300 5931
For Collection & Delivery Service; call 055 273 2295, 055-345 7829
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Amer Business Centres in Dubai1. Itqan Solution Government Transactions, Al Mamzar,
1. Itqan Solution Government Transactions, Al Mamzar, (Tasheel building)Al Mamzar Al Ittihad Road opposite Al Mulla Plaza (Plot 134-916)
2. Eagle Management Services, Al Ittihad Road, 137 Alltihad St – Dubai, Tel. +971 4 269 3338.
3. Falcon vision Government Transactions Centre, Al Ittihad Road, 131 Alltihad St – Dubai, Tel. +971 4 239 9498
4. Emirates Professional Business Centre, Al Qusais 2, Opposite to Al Twar Centre, 189 Al Nahda St – Dubai, Tel. +971 4 227 4150
5. Ahlan Businessmen Services, Ibn Battuta Mall, Jebel Ali, Tel. +971 4 8866060, +971 52 5655505.
6. Ahlan Businessmen Services, Dragon Mart 2 – Against the cinema – Dubai, Tel. +971 4 3933644, +971 50 8054200 Web: www.amerdubai.net
7. UID Smart services, Al Karama
8. Al Taresh Government Services, First Floor, Dubai Municipality Al Kifaf Centre, 29th Street, Bur Dubai.
9. Gulf vision government transactions in Muhaisnah 4.
10. One Click Government Transactions Centre in Muhaisnah 4, Madina Mall.
11. 24 Seven Government Transaction Centre in Muraqabat, Salah Al Din Street.
12. Tamaam Government Transactions Clearing in Marhaba Mall, 1/1, 6 Street, Ras Al Khor.
13. NYPD Typing in Umm Suqeim Road, DAMAC Smart Heights, Office 908A (level 9),Tecom (Barsha Heights) – Dubai Internet City, Tel: 04-4 220 782, 04-4 220 836. Web: www.nypdtyping.com
14. Express Convey Document clearing in Arabian Centre, Mirdif, Al Khawaneej Road, G Floor, Shop 203, Al Mizhar 1 – 262, Mushraif, Dubai. Tel. +971 4 2840205.
15. Fast Action Online Government Transactions Processing, Business Village, Port Saeed.
16. Good Hand Government Transactions, Ground Floor, Saraya Plaza,
Al Muraqabat, Deira, Tel. +971 4 2979997, Web: www.goodhand.ae
17. MSME Government Transactions, Al Bustan Centre, Al Twar.
18. GFE Document Services one person company, Showroom no. 2/3 in Al Garhoud.
19. Nteratheer Government Transaction, Dubai Investment Park, Jebel Ali
20. Shugh Government Transactions centre, Al Khaleej Centre
21. Al Rawda Typing and Documents clearing in the Waterfront Market, Abu Hail.
22. 7 Minutes government services in Rigga Al Buteen, Al Masaood Building,
44, Al Maktoum Road, Tel. +971 4 2340007
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GDRFA (Immigration) Branch Locations, DubaiMain Branch
Bur Dubai, Karama, Opposite Jafiliya Metro Station
Call Centre (International): +971 4 313 9999
AMER Service: 800 5111 (Call Centre UAE)
Working Time: 7:30am – 8pm (Sun-Thu)
Dubai International Airport (Terminal 3)Gate No.2, Arrivals area
Phone: 04-707 5388
Timing: Around the clock, seven days a week (including holidays)
Services: All visa related services (including e-gate card)
Dubai Airport Free ZonePhone: 04-707 5619
Timing: 7:30am to 8pm
A’amal Center – Hyatt RegencyHyatt Regency Hotel-Deira
Business Centre, First Floor
Phone: 04-707 5922
Timing: 8am to 2:30pm
(Dh30 extra service charge for each transaction)
Al Karama Municipality CenterMunicipality Department – Al Karama area
Phone: 04-337 4800
Al Manara Centre, Municipality BuildingNear Metro Station: Noor Islamic Bank (Red Line)
Phone: 04-707 5969
Timing: 7:30 to 8pm
Um Suqeim Municipality CenterMunicipality Department – Um Suqeim area
Phone: 04-394 4424
DNATA Emirates Building Near Clock Tower, Deira
Phone: 04-707 5946Timing: 7:30 to 2:30pm
(Dh25 extra service charge for each transaction)
Hatta Passport CenterHatta – in front of Hatta Fort Hotel
Phone: 04-707 5693
Timing: 7:30 to 8pm
Bin Souqat CentreAl Rashidiya
Phone: 04-707 5939
Timing: 7:30 to 8pm
Medical Fitness Centre
Sonapur
Municipality Service Centre
Al Towar, Qusais, Opposite Al Towar MallPhone: 04-707 5162Timing: 7:30 to 8pm
Jebel Ali Passport CenterJebel Ali area
Phone: 04-707 5440
Timing: 7:30am – 8pm
Visa CentreDNATA Travel CenterSheikh Zayed Road
Deira Municipality ClinicNear Deira Taxi Stand, Opposite Union Metro station
Phone: 04-707 5873
Timing: 7:30am – 2:30pm
Arabian CentreMirdif / Al MizharPhone: 04-707 5181
Timing: 7:30am – 8pm
Medical Fitness CentreMuhaisina/Sonapur
Medical Fitness CentreAl Safa (urgent submission only)
Near Co-operative Society
Phone: 04-707 5911Timing: 7:30am – 2:30pm
Al Khail MallPhone: 04-707 5712
Timing: 7:30am – 2:30pm
DEWA – Wafi MallPhone: 04-707 5915
Timing: 7:30am – 8pm
Al Lusaily Medical CentrePhone: 04-707 5291
Timing: 8am – 6pm
Festival CityPhone: 04-707 5260
Timing: 8am – 8pm