# 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for United Arab Emirates from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/united-arab-emirates 18 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **India**: Visa required · apply before travel - **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | UAE 5-Year Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | AED 200 | 5 days | | UAE Tourist Visa (30/60-day single entry) | eVisa · typically eligible | 60 days | AED 200 | AED 200 | 2 days | | UAE Transit Visa (48/96 hours) | eVisa · typically eligible | 4 days | AED 50 | AED 200 | 2 days | | UAE Jobseeker Visit Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 120 days | AED 1,500 | AED 200 | 10 days | - **UAE 5-Year Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa** — Key documents: Passport copy, Personal photograph, Bank statement (6 months), Health insurance · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gdrfad.gov.ae - **UAE Tourist Visa (30/60-day single entry)** — Key documents: Passport copy, Personal photograph, Onward/return ticket, Medical insurance, Tourism-office sponsorship · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gdrfad.gov.ae - **UAE Transit Visa (48/96 hours)** — Key documents: Passport, Onward ticket, Personal photograph, Airline sponsorship · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: u.ae - **UAE Jobseeker Visit Visa** — Key documents: Passport copy, Personal photograph, Attested degree certificate, Proof of financial means, Health insurance · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: u.ae ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | UAE Student Residence Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | AED 800 | 30 days | - **UAE Student Residence Visa** — Key documents: Passport copy, Admission/enrolment letter, Personal photographs, Medical fitness certificate, Health insurance · Rights: Work: up to 15 h/week · Study: Primary purpose: full-time study · Residency: Renewable residence; no PR/citizenship · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: u.ae ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | UAE Virtual Work Residence Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | AED 200 | AED 800 | 2 days | | Dubai Freelance Permit + Residence Visa (GoFreelance) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | AED 7,500 | AED 1,000 | 10 days | | UAE Green Visa for Freelancers and Self-Employed | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | AED 1,000 | — | | UAE Golden Visa (Entrepreneurs) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | AED 1,100 | AED 1,000 | 5 days | | UAE Standard Employment Residence Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | AED 800 | 21 days | | UAE Green Visa for Skilled Employees | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | AED 800 | — | - **UAE Virtual Work Residence Visa** — Key documents: Passport copy, Personal photograph, Proof of remote work, Income evidence, Health insurance · Rights: Study: May study while resident · Residency: 1-yr renewable residence; no PR · Family: Sponsors spouse and children · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gdrfad.gov.ae - **Dubai Freelance Permit + Residence Visa (GoFreelance)** — Key documents: Passport copy, Personal photograph, CV/portfolio, Qualification or experience proof · Rights: Work: Freelance work under GoFreelance permit · Study: May study while resident · Residency: Renewable residence; no PR/citizenship · Family: Sponsors family if income met · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gofreelance.ae - **UAE Green Visa for Freelancers and Self-Employed** — Key documents: Passport copy, MOHRE freelance/self-employment permit, Degree or diploma, Income/solvency proof, Health insurance, Medical fitness certificate · Rights: 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 · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: icp.gov.ae - **UAE Golden Visa (Entrepreneurs)** — Key documents: Passport copy, Auditor letter, Emirate authority letter, Incubator approval, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Work without employer sponsorship · Study: May live, work or study · Residency: 10-yr renewable Golden residence; no PR · Family: Sponsors spouse, children, parents · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gdrfad.gov.ae - **UAE Standard Employment Residence Visa** — Key documents: Passport copy, Personal photograph, Job offer / employment contract, Attested qualifications, Medical fitness test, Employer documents, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Employer-tied work permit · Study: May study while resident · Residency: Renewable residence; no PR/citizenship · Family: Sponsors family if salary met · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: u.ae - **UAE Green Visa for Skilled Employees** — Key documents: Passport copy, Valid UAE employment contract, Bachelor's degree, Salary evidence, Health insurance, Medical fitness certificate · Rights: Work: Self-sponsored; skilled employment · Study: May study in the UAE · Residency: 5-yr renewable Green residence; no PR · Family: Sponsors spouse, children, parents · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: icp.gov.ae ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | UAE Golden Visa (Investor) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | AED 1,100 | — | 5 days | | UAE Golden Visa (Real Estate Investor) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | AED 1,100 | — | 5 days | | UAE Investor/Partner Residence Visa (2 years) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 14 days | - **UAE Golden Visa (Investor)** — Key documents: Passport copy, Proof of investment, Proof the capital is not a loan, Health insurance, Personal photograph · Rights: Work: Work without employer sponsorship · Study: May live, work or study · Residency: 10-yr renewable Golden residence; no PR · Family: Sponsors spouse, children, parents · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gdrfad.gov.ae - **UAE Golden Visa (Real Estate Investor)** — Key documents: Passport copy, Title deed(s), Health insurance, Personal photograph, Emirates ID application + medical test · Rights: Work: Work without employer sponsorship · Study: May live, work or study · Residency: 10-yr renewable Golden residence; no PR · Family: Sponsors spouse, children, parents · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gdrfad.gov.ae - **UAE Investor/Partner Residence Visa (2 years)** — Key documents: Passport copy, Trade licence, Memorandum of association / share certificate, Establishment card, Medical fitness certificate, Health insurance, Personal photograph · Rights: 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 · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: u.ae ## Retire & Lifestyle | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | UAE Retirement Residence Visa (55+) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **UAE Retirement Residence Visa (55+)** — Key documents: Passport copy, Proof of age and retirement, Financial evidence, Bank statements, Health insurance · Rights: Study: May study while resident · Residency: 5-yr renewable residence; no PR · Family: Sponsors spouse and children · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: u.ae ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | UAE Family Residence Visa (Dependants) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | AED 1,000 | 14 days | | UAE Spouse Residence Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | AED 1,000 | 14 days | - **UAE Family Residence Visa (Dependants)** — Key documents: Sponsor's passport and residence visa, Salary certificate or work contract, Attested marriage certificate, Attested birth certificates, Tenancy contract, Medical fitness certificates, Health insurance · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: u.ae - **UAE Spouse Residence Visa** — Key documents: Sponsor's passport and residence visa, Attested marriage certificate, Salary certificate / work contract, Tenancy contract, Medical fitness certificate, Photographs and passport copy of spouse, Health insurance · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: u.ae ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | UAE Golden Visa (Exceptional Talents and Professionals) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | AED 1,100 | AED 1,000 | 5 days | - **UAE Golden Visa (Exceptional Talents and Professionals)** — Key documents: Passport copy, Endorsement/approval letter, Attested university degree, Evidence of achievement, Health insurance, Personal photograph · Rights: Work: Work without employer sponsorship · Study: May live, work or study · Residency: 10-yr renewable Golden residence; no PR · Family: Sponsors spouse, children, parents · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: icp.gov.ae --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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