UAE Visit Visa New Policies,Visa Requirements for All Nationalities
Since UAE chnages his policies about Visit Visa These are the latest Policies and requirments.
In general, the visa system in the UAE works according to rules and regulations set by the UAE's Ministry of Interior and it is based on the principle of reciprocity.
Some nationalities are granted visa on arrival and others are required to apply before. Visitors who need to apply for a visa prior to arriving in the UAE, are first issued an entry permit. It is a document that allows the visitor to enter the country. On the basis of that document, at the airport, the immigration officers will stamp something similar to 'entry - tourist' or 'entry - visitor' on the passport. This is the visa.
- Short-term: Visitor can stay for thirty (30) days from the date of arrival into the country. This visit visa is not renewable.
- Long-term: Visitor can stay for ninety (90) days from the date of arrival into the country. This visit visa is not renewable.
- Multiple entry visit visa is valid for 6 months and the applicant must exit the country within 14 days after arrival. Furthermore, the applicant must initially enter the country on a single entry visit visa and apply for multiple entry visit visa within 5 days of arrival.
Visit visa holders should exit the UAE before or on the expiry date of their visa to avoid incurring an overstay penalty. The penalty is applicable for each day the person overstays in the country.
In other words the visitor must meet these general criteria. They are:
- Visitor must hold a genuine passport, valid for at least six months
- He must have an Emirati or UAE resident sponsor or he must be eligible for visa on arrival
- He must not have been banned from entering the UAE, or previously deported unless he obtains special permission to re-enter
- He must be medically fit
- He must have the official approval of his entry for the purposes sought.
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UAE Visa Requirements
The categories given below identify whether an individual requires a visit visa before arrival or whether a visit visa can be issued to them at the airport or entry point.
AGCC Residents
AGCC expatriate residents may obtain a non-renewable 30-day visit visa upon arrival.
Privileged Countries
Citizens or holders of passports issued by States listed below are exempted from UAE Entry Visa Requirements*.
Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA, Vatican.
* They may stay for a maximum period of 30 days.
- Citizens or holders of passports issued by EU states listed below (Diplomatic – Official- Service –Ordinary) are exempted from UAE Entry Visa Requirements, according to reciprocity ** :
1. Sweden 2. Austria 3. Malta 4. Poland
5. The Netherlands 6. Portugal 7. Norway 8. Lithuania
9. Germany 10. Switzerland 11. Hungary 12. Latvia
13. Italy 14. France 15. Denmark 16. Slovakia
17. Spain 18. Greece 19. Estonia 20. Croatia
21. Luxembourg 22. Belgium 23. Finland 24. Iceland
25. Slovenia 26. Romania 27. Bulgari 28. Cyprus
29. Czech 30. Liechtenstein
** They may stay for a maximum period of 90 days in any 180 – day period
DUBAI VISA ON ARRIVAL FOR INDIANS:
A goods news for Indians who have a valid USA visa on their passport or having a green card. According to new UAE visa policies, Dubai visa on arrival for Indian passport holders will be issued. If they have these requirements, they can get a visa when they arrive at Dubai airport. This visa will be valid for 15 days. After 15 days, they can get a new visa for a short period of time. This is good step to strengthen the diplomatic relationship between India and UAE.
Other Nationalities
Citizens of countries that are not mentioned in the above list require the sponsorship of a UAE resident (relative or friend), hotel, travel agency, or company, in order to obtain a visit visa.
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