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4 routes
Visit
Short stays: tourism, transit, business trips, medical, pilgrimage.
Tourist Visa
UAE Tourist Visa (30/60-day single entry)
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Pre-arranged eVisa for tourism, issued for 30 days (AED 200 + 5% VAT) or 60 days (AED 300 + 5% VAT), sponsored by an accredited UAE tourism office, hotel or airline. Visit/tourist permits can be extended so total stay does not exceed 120 days. Citizens of ~50 countries (US, UK, EU, etc.) do not need this visa: they receive a free visa on arrival for 30 or 90 days, and GCC nationals enter with their passport alone.
Government fee
AED 200
Service fee
AED 200
Processing time
2 days
Max stay
60 days
Validity
60 days
Document checklist (6)
Passport copyPassport valid for at least 6 months beyond entry.
Personal photographOne recent colour photo, white background.
Onward/return ticketValid travel ticket to continue journey or leave the UAE.
Medical insuranceHealth/travel insurance valid in the UAE.
Tourism-office sponsorshipApplication filed by an accredited tourism establishment, hotel or airline acting as sponsor.
National ID cardOptionalRequired only for nationals of Iraq, Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan.
Tourist Visa
UAE 5-Year Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa
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Self-sponsored multiple-entry tourist visa valid 5 years, open to all nationalities with no host or local sponsor. Each visit allows up to 90 days, extendable once for 90 more, with stays not exceeding 180 days per year. Applicants must show bank statements for the last 6 months maintaining a balance of at least USD 4,000 (or equivalent); aggregators report total fees around AED 1,200-1,600 but the official fee was not verified.
Service fee
AED 200
Processing time
5 days
Max stay
90 days
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (5)
Passport copyPassport valid for at least 6 months.
Personal photographRecent colour photo, white background.
Bank statement (6 months)Coloured, stamped statement showing a maintained balance of at least USD 4,000 or equivalent over the last 6 months.
Health insuranceMedical insurance valid in the UAE for each visit.
Onward ticketOptionalProof of onward or return travel for each entry.
Transit Visa
UAE Transit Visa (48/96 hours)
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For passengers transiting through UAE airports who want to leave the airport: a 48-hour transit visa is free of charge and a 96-hour transit visa costs AED 50. Both must be arranged in advance and are sponsored by the UAE-based airline; transit visas are non-extendable. Travellers eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival do not need one.
Government fee
AED 50
Service fee
AED 200
Processing time
2 days
Max stay
4 days
Validity
14 days
Document checklist (4)
PassportPassport valid for at least 6 months.
Onward ticketConfirmed onward flight to a third destination within 48 or 96 hours.
Personal photographRecent colour photo, white background.
Airline sponsorshipApplication processed by the UAE airline carrying the passenger.
Business Visitor Visa
UAE Jobseeker Visit Visa
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Unsponsored single-entry visit visa for 60, 90 or 120 days that lets skilled foreigners enter the UAE to look for work (no paid work allowed). Open to applicants in MOHRE skill levels 1-3 or recent graduates (last 2 years) of the world's top-500 universities; an attested degree and proof of funds are required. 2026 fee bands are reported as AED 1,500 (60 days), AED 2,000 (90 days) and AED 2,500-3,000 (120 days).
Government fee
AED 1,500
Service fee
AED 200
Processing time
10 days
Max stay
120 days
Validity
120 days
Document checklist (5)
Passport copyPassport valid for at least 6 months.
Personal photographRecent colour photo, white background.
Attested degree certificateBachelor's degree or higher, attested, proving MOHRE skill level 1-3 or top-500 university graduation within the last 2 years.
Proof of financial meansBank statement or financial guarantee showing ability to cover the stay.
Health insuranceMedical insurance valid in the UAE.
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Medical Treatment Visa
Pilgrimage Visa
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Study & Training
Universities, language courses, internships and exchanges.
Student Visa
UAE Student Residence Visa
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One-year renewable residence permit for international students enrolled at a licensed UAE university or institute, sponsored by the institution (or by a resident parent) via GDRFA/ICP. Renewal requires proof of continued enrolment; students may remain up to 180 days after completing studies, and outstanding students can qualify for a 10-year Golden Visa. Universities typically charge AED 2,000-3,500 in visa-related government fees plus medical test and Emirates ID.
Work: up to 15 h/week
Study: Primary purpose: full-time study
Residency: Renewable residence; no PR/citizenship
Service fee
AED 800
Processing time
30 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (7)
Passport copyPassport valid for at least 6 months.
Admission/enrolment letterOfficial offer or enrolment certificate from a licensed UAE institution.
Personal photographsRecent colour photos, white background.
Medical fitness certificateTest at an approved UAE health centre (18+).
Health insuranceValid UAE health insurance.
Proof of fundsOptionalEvidence of ability to cover tuition and living costs.
NOC from current sponsorOptionalIf the student already resides in the UAE under another sponsor.
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Language Course Visa
Internship / Trainee Visa
Exchange Program Visa
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Work & Self-Employment
Digital nomad, freelance, skilled employment and company transfers.
Digital Nomad Visa
UAE Virtual Work Residence Visa
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One-year renewable residence visa for remote employees, freelancers and business owners working for entities outside the UAE, with proof of monthly income of at least USD 3,500 (about AED 12,854). Holders can sponsor family for the same period; there is no UAE personal income tax. GDRFA visa fee is AED 200 + 5% VAT plus AED 20 Knowledge/Innovation dirhams (AED 500 extra if applying from inside the country); medical test, Emirates ID and insurance cost extra.
Study: May study while resident
Residency: 1-yr renewable residence; no PR
Family: Sponsors spouse and children
Government fee
AED 200
Service fee
AED 800
Processing time
2 days
Validity
365 days
Min. income / month
AED 12,854
Document checklist (5)
Passport copyPassport valid for at least 6 months.
Personal photographRecent colour photo, white background.
Proof of remote workEmployment contract or employer letter from a company outside the UAE, or proof of ownership of a business registered abroad.
Income evidenceSalary certificate and bank statements for the last 6 months showing at least USD 3,500/month from non-UAE sources.
Health insuranceHealth insurance policy with UAE coverage for the visa period.
Freelancer Visa
Dubai Freelance Permit + Residence Visa (GoFreelance)
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Freelance permit for media, education and tech professionals issued via Dubai's GoFreelance platform (TECOM/Dubai Development Authority) for about AED 7,500 per year, which then lets the holder obtain a self-sponsored UAE residence visa. First-year all-in costs including visa, medical, Emirates ID and insurance typically run AED 12,000-16,000. Similar permits exist in other free zones (e.g. DAFZA Talent Pass ~AED 9,500, Abu Dhabi/RAK/Ajman freelance licences).
Work: Freelance work under GoFreelance permit
Study: May study while resident
Residency: Renewable residence; no PR/citizenship
Family: Sponsors family if income met
Government fee
AED 7,500
Service fee
AED 1,000
Processing time
10 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (6)
Passport copyPassport valid for at least 6 months.
Personal photographRecent colour photo, white background.
CV/portfolioResume and samples of work in the chosen activity (media, education or tech).
Qualification or experience proofDegree or credentials relevant to the freelance activity (attested where required).
Bank reference letterOptionalReference letter from the applicant's bank.
No-objection certificateOptionalNOC from current UAE sponsor if already resident.
Freelancer Visa
UAE Green Visa for Freelancers and Self-Employed
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Self-sponsored 5-year renewable residence for freelancers and the self-employed holding a MOHRE freelance/self-employment permit. Requires a bachelor's degree, specialized diploma or equivalent, plus annual self-employment income of at least AED 360,000 (about AED 30,000/month) over the previous two years or proof of financial solvency for the residency period. Holders can sponsor family and get extended grace periods after expiry.
Work: Self-sponsored freelance/self-employment
Study: May study in the UAE
Residency: 5-yr renewable Green residence; no PR
Family: Sponsors spouse, children, parents
Service fee
AED 1,000
Validity
1,825 days
Min. income / month
AED 30,000
Document checklist (6)
Passport copyValid passport.
MOHRE freelance/self-employment permitPermit issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
Degree or diplomaBachelor's degree, specialized diploma or equivalent, attested.
Income/solvency proofEvidence of annual freelance income of at least AED 360,000 in the past two years, or financial solvency for the stay.
Health insuranceValid UAE health insurance.
Medical fitness certificateMedical test from an approved UAE centre.
Startup / Entrepreneur Visa
UAE Golden Visa (Entrepreneurs)
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5-year golden residence for founders of innovative, technical or future-oriented projects valued at no less than AED 500,000. Requires three approval letters: a UAE-licensed auditor confirming project value, the emirate authority confirming the project's technical/future nature, and an accredited UAE business incubator agreeing to host the activity. Renewable while conditions are met; family sponsorship included.
Work: Work without employer sponsorship
Study: May live, work or study
Residency: 10-yr renewable Golden residence; no PR
Family: Sponsors spouse, children, parents
Government fee
AED 1,100
Service fee
AED 1,000
Processing time
5 days
Validity
1,825 days
Min. investment
AED 500,000
Document checklist (6)
Passport copyValid passport.
Auditor letterLetter from a UAE-licensed auditor confirming the project is worth at least AED 500,000.
Emirate authority letterConfirmation that the project is of a technical or future nature based on risk and innovation.
Incubator approvalApproval from an accredited UAE business incubator to establish the activity.
Health insuranceComprehensive health insurance for applicant and family.
Proof of UAE residence addressOptionalProperty ownership or tenancy contract.
Skilled Work Visa
UAE Standard Employment Residence Visa
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Employer-sponsored route: the UAE company obtains a MOHRE work permit and entry permit, then the employee completes a medical test, Emirates ID and a 2-year renewable residence visa (free zones run their own parallel process). Work-permit fees vary by company classification (roughly AED 250-3,450) and by law the employer pays all recruitment/visa costs. The visa lapses if employment ends, subject to a grace period to find a new sponsor.
Work: Employer-tied work permit
Study: May study while resident
Residency: Renewable residence; no PR/citizenship
Family: Sponsors family if salary met
Service fee
AED 800
Processing time
21 days
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (7)
Passport copyPassport valid for at least 6 months.
Personal photographRecent colour photo, white background.
Job offer / employment contractSigned MOHRE-standard offer letter and contract with the UAE employer.
Attested qualificationsDegree or certificates attested, where required for the role's skill level.
Medical fitness testTest at an approved UAE health centre after entry.
Employer documentsValid trade licence and establishment card of the sponsoring company.
Health insuranceEmployer-provided health insurance.
Skilled Work Visa
UAE Green Visa for Skilled Employees
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Self-sponsored 5-year renewable residence for skilled employees with a valid UAE employment contract, MOHRE occupational skill level 1-3, a bachelor's degree or higher, and a monthly salary of at least AED 15,000. Unlike a standard work visa it is not tied to one employer and survives job changes, with longer grace periods on expiry. Holders can sponsor spouse and children.
Bachelor's degreeAttested degree certificate (minimum bachelor's or equivalent).
Salary evidenceSalary certificate/payslips showing at least AED 15,000 per month.
Health insuranceValid UAE health insurance.
Medical fitness certificateMedical test from an approved UAE centre (for residence stamping).
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Self-Employment Visa
Seasonal Work Visa
Intra-Company Transfer Visa
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Invest & Capital
Golden visas, real estate, citizenship by investment, passive income.
Golden Visa (Residence by Investment)
UAE Golden Visa (Investor)
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10-year renewable self-sponsored residence for investors with: AED 2 million in a UAE investment fund or company capital, an AED 2 million fixed deposit in a local bank, or annual tax payments of at least AED 250,000. No stay requirement to keep it valid; holders sponsor spouse, children and domestic staff. GDRFA base permit fee is AED 1,100 (total with add-ons about AED 2,790).
Work: Work without employer sponsorship
Study: May live, work or study
Residency: 10-yr renewable Golden residence; no PR
Family: Sponsors spouse, children, parents
Government fee
AED 1,100
Processing time
5 days
Validity
3,650 days
Min. investment
AED 2,000,000
Document checklist (6)
Passport copyValid passport.
Proof of investmentLetter from an accredited investment fund, trade licence and memorandum of association, or bank letter confirming an AED 2 million deposit.
Tax/audit evidenceOptionalCertified financial reports or Federal Tax Authority letter (tax-contributor route).
Proof the capital is not a loanEvidence that invested capital is fully owned, not loaned.
Health insuranceComprehensive health insurance for applicant and family.
Personal photographRecent colour photo, white background.
Residence by Real Estate
UAE Golden Visa (Real Estate Investor)
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10-year renewable residence for owners of UAE property (single or combined) with a purchase value of at least AED 2 million, assessed on the title-deed price; mortgaged and off-plan properties qualify with a bank no-objection certificate. Property must be held in the applicant's personal name. Holders can sponsor spouse, children and domestic staff, with no minimum stay to keep the visa.
Work: Work without employer sponsorship
Study: May live, work or study
Residency: 10-yr renewable Golden residence; no PR
Family: Sponsors spouse, children, parents
Government fee
AED 1,100
Processing time
5 days
Validity
3,650 days
Min. investment
AED 2,000,000
Document checklist (6)
Passport copyValid passport.
Title deed(s)Land-department title deed(s) showing total purchase value of at least AED 2 million in the applicant's name.
Bank NOCOptionalNo-objection certificate from the lender if the property is mortgaged.
Health insuranceComprehensive health insurance for applicant and family.
Personal photographRecent colour photo, white background.
Emirates ID application + medical testCompleted after entry/status change for residence stamping.
Business Investor Visa
UAE Investor/Partner Residence Visa (2 years)
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Residence visa of 2 years (3 in some free zones) for foreigners who establish or hold shares in a UAE company; in Dubai the commonly applied minimum shareholding is AED 72,000, with the trade licence and establishment card anchoring the application. Renewable while the business remains active; the holder may work in their own company and sponsor family. Total costs vary by emirate and free zone.
Work: Self-sponsored; run/own UAE business
Study: May study in the UAE
Residency: 5-yr renewable Green residence; no PR
Family: Sponsors spouse, children, parents
Processing time
14 days
Validity
730 days
Min. investment
AED 72,000
Document checklist (7)
Passport copyPassport valid for at least 6 months.
Trade licenceValid UAE trade licence showing the applicant as owner or partner.
Memorandum of association / share certificateProof of shareholding (commonly at least AED 72,000 in Dubai).
Medical fitness certificateTest at an approved UAE health centre.
Health insuranceValid UAE health insurance.
Personal photographRecent colour photo, white background.
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Citizenship by Investment
Non-Lucrative / Passive Income Visa
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Retire & Lifestyle
Retirement visas and working holiday schemes.
Retirement Visa
UAE Retirement Residence Visa (55+)
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5-year renewable residence for retirees aged 55+ with at least 15 years of work history (inside or outside the UAE). Federal criteria: own property worth at least AED 1 million plus savings of AED 1 million, OR have annual income of at least AED 180,000 (AED 15,000/month); Dubai's 'Retire in Dubai' scheme requires AED 240,000/year (AED 20,000/month), or AED 1 million in savings, or AED 1 million in property. Health insurance is mandatory and family can be sponsored.
Study: May study while resident
Residency: 5-yr renewable residence; no PR
Family: Sponsors spouse and children
Validity
1,825 days
Min. income / month
AED 15,000
Document checklist (6)
Passport copyValid passport for applicant (and spouse if sponsored).
Proof of age and retirementEvidence of being 55+ and at least 15 years of prior employment.
Financial evidenceTitle deed worth AED 1M + bank letter showing AED 1M savings, or proof of qualifying annual income (AED 180,000 federal / AED 240,000 Dubai).
Bank statementsStatements (typically 6 months) supporting the income/savings route.
Health insuranceValid UAE health insurance for applicant and dependents.
Marriage certificateOptionalAttested, if sponsoring a spouse.
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Working Holiday Visa
2 routes
Family & Origin
Reunification, spouse routes and ancestry-based repatriation.
Family Reunification Visa
UAE Family Residence Visa (Dependants)
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UAE residents earning at least AED 4,000/month (or AED 3,000 plus employer-provided accommodation) can sponsor residence visas for spouse, sons under 25, unmarried daughters and children of determination, regardless of job title; parents can be sponsored under stricter income conditions. Dependant visas are issued for 2-3 years matching the sponsor's permit and require medical tests for dependants 18+. Golden and Green visa holders can sponsor for the full length of their own permits.
Service fee
AED 1,000
Processing time
14 days
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (8)
Sponsor's passport and residence visaValid residence permit of the sponsoring resident.
Salary certificate or work contractProof of monthly income of AED 4,000, or AED 3,000 plus accommodation.
Attested marriage certificateLegalised and translated, for sponsoring a spouse.
Tenancy contractRegistered accommodation contract in the sponsor's name.
Medical fitness certificatesFor all dependants aged 18+.
Health insuranceCoverage for each dependant.
Utility billOptionalRecent bill as proof of residence.
Spouse / Partner Visa
UAE Spouse Residence Visa
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A UAE-resident husband or wife earning AED 4,000/month (or AED 3,000 plus accommodation) can sponsor their spouse's 2-3 year residence visa, tied to the sponsor's own permit; an attested marriage certificate is mandatory. The sponsored spouse needs a medical test, Emirates ID and health insurance, and can work only after obtaining a MOHRE work permit. Renewal follows the sponsor's visa renewal.
Service fee
AED 1,000
Processing time
14 days
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (7)
Sponsor's passport and residence visaValid UAE residence permit of the sponsoring spouse.
Attested marriage certificateLegalised in the country of issue, attested by UAE MOFA, with legal translation to Arabic.
Salary certificate / work contractProof of AED 4,000 monthly income or AED 3,000 plus accommodation.
Tenancy contractRegistered accommodation contract in the sponsor's name.
Medical fitness certificateFor the sponsored spouse at an approved centre.
Photographs and passport copy of spouseRecent photos, passport valid 6+ months.
Health insuranceValid UAE coverage for the spouse.
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Dependent Relative Visa
Ancestry / Repatriation
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Special Categories
Talent, religious, humanitarian, media, official and permanent residence.
Talent / Highly Skilled Visa
UAE Golden Visa (Exceptional Talents and Professionals)
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10-year renewable residence for exceptional talents: doctors and specialists (MOHAP/DHA/DOH approval), scientists (Emirates Scientists Council recommendation or Scientific Excellence Medal), creatives in culture and arts (emirate culture-department approval), inventors, athletes, executives, PhD holders and outstanding students/graduates of top universities. Each subcategory needs an endorsement letter from the competent federal or emirate authority. Holders self-sponsor and can sponsor family without salary conditions.
Work: Work without employer sponsorship
Study: May live, work or study
Residency: 10-yr renewable Golden residence; no PR
Family: Sponsors spouse, children, parents
Government fee
AED 1,100
Service fee
AED 1,000
Processing time
5 days
Validity
3,650 days
Document checklist (6)
Passport copyValid passport.
Endorsement/approval letterLetter from the competent authority (e.g. MOHAP for doctors, Emirates Scientists Council for scientists, emirate Department of Culture for creatives).
Attested university degreeBachelor's degree or higher accredited by the Ministry of Education, where applicable.
Evidence of achievementAwards, patents, publications, professional licences or rankings supporting the talent claim.
Health insuranceComprehensive health insurance for applicant and family.
Personal photographRecent colour photo, white background.
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