Travelers planning to visit the UAE can now apply for the 6 months visa. The visa is available for entrepreneurs, investors, professionals or genius students. Those who don’t fall into any of the group mentioned can apply for a visa extension without exit to get 6 months in the UAE.
The 6 months UAE visa has been divided into 2 categories.
Visitors in the UAE can renew their 6 months multiple entry visa to get 60 more days in the country. The visa extension can be done through the ministry of interior e-channels system.
This news was announced by an official spokesperson from the Federal authority for Identity and Citizenship (FAIC) on July 17, 2019.
Source : Gulf news
Investors, entrepreneurs, genius professionals or exceptional students are eligible to apply for the 6 months visa. it is a gateway to a long-term residency visa to the UAE.
The 6 months multiple entry visa gives the applicant a chance to explore the local UAE environment. You can also start the process for long-term visa application while on this visa.
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The 6 months multiple entry visit visa is valid for 6 months. To top it all, you can extend the visa once for more 6 months.
When you extend the visa, you get to stay in the UAE for a total of one year.
Normal travelers are categorized into three.
On arrival nationals are exempted from making any advance visa arrangements as their passports are stamped with a free 30 day visit visa during arrival at any of UAE's airports. The nationals who are eligible for this 30 day on arrival visa are: Travelers eligible for the free 30 days on arrival visa don’t need to make any advance visa arrangements. Their passport is stamped with the visa when they land at an UAE airport.
| Andorra | Australia | Brunei |
| Canada | China | Hong Kong, China |
| Japan | Kazakhstan | Macau, China |
| Malaysia | Mauritius | Monaco |
| New Zealand | Republic of Ireland | San Marino |
| Singapore | Ukraine | United Kingdom and Northern Ireland |
| United States of America | Vatican City |
When your 30 days on arrival visa expires, you get a 10 days grace period. During this time, you can decide to either exit the country or extend your stay.
There are many options to extend you stay in the UAE. Most traveler do an Oman visa run, while others opt for a visa change without exiting the country.
You may also opt to obtain a prepaid visa to extend your stay.
Options to extend your stay in the UAE
A clear scanned copy of your passport
A clear photo of yourself taken recently
With the first visa extension option you will incur 3100 AED.
When you go with option 2, you will first pay 850 AED for the first prepaid visa. you will pay 2250 AED to apply for the 90 days visa without exiting the country.
The prepaid UAE visit visa takes 24 to 48 hours to process. A visa change without exit takes 48 to 72 hours to be ready.
Visas are processed from Sunday to Thursday only.
Nationalities of countries listed below qualify for the 90 days free multiple entry visa to the UAE. The visa is valid for 6 months from the issue date.
When 90 days validity expires, you can apply for a new 90 days prepaid visa without exit. This allows you to stay for another 90 days in the UAE.
| Argentina | Austria | Bahamas Islands |
| Barbados | Belgium | Brazil |
| Bulgaria | Chile | Colombia |
| Costa Rica | Croatia | Cyprus |
| Czech Republic | Denmark | El Salvador |
| Estonia | Finland | France |
| Germany | Greece | Honduras |
| Hungary | Iceland | Italy |
| Kiribati | Latvia | Liechtenstein |
| Lithuania | Luxembourg | Maldives |
| Malta | Montenegro | Nauru |
| Netherlands | Norway | Paraguay |
| Peru | Poland | Portugal |
| Romania | Russian Federation | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| San Marino | Serbia | Seychelles |
| Slovakia | Slovenia | Solomon Islands |
| South Korea | Spain | Sweden |
| Switzerland | Uruguay |
Citizens of countries that are not eligible for on arrival visas to the UAE must apply for a prepaid visa.
If you belong in this category, apply for a 90 days prepaid visa. when the visa is nearing expiry, contact us to assist you get another 90 days visit visa without exiting the country.
Cumulatively, you will have spent 6 months in the UAE.
A prepaid 90 days visa without exiting the country costs 2250 AED.
If you applied for the prepaid visa when entering the UAE, the total cost to stay for 6 months will be 3100 AED. 850 AED for the first 90 days prepaid vis and 2250 AED for the 90 days visa extension without exit.
The prepaid 90 days UAE visit visa takes 24 to 48 hours to process. A visa change without exit takes 48 to 72 hours to be ready.
Visas are issued from Sunday to Thursday only.
Bosnia and Herzegovina nationals are now eligible for the free on arrival visa to the UAE. The two countries are trying to deepen their diplomatic connections and increase the number of tourists to both nations.
The UAE announced its plans to implement a GCC visa. This was after meetings within the 6 GCC member countries. The visa will work just like the Schengen visa in Europe.
When you apply for the visa, you will be able to visit any or all the GCC countries without any limitations.
Travelers below 16 years don’t need to take the COVID 19 PCR test before entering the UAE.
The standard period to stay in the UAE will be 60 days from the current 30 days. The UAE cabinet explained that this new update would boost tourism in the country.
The UAE plans to launch a multiple entry five-year tourist visa. This was announced after the first cabinet meeting of 2019 by Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid, the ruler and Prime Minister of Dubai.
Visitors can enter the UAE several times within the five-year validity duration.
The 10 years residency visa was introduced in 2019. The visa allows visitors to work, live and study in the UAE without a local sponsor.
You are also allowed to fully own a business in the UAE with this visa. After the first 10 years, you visa will be automatically renewed.
The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship have launched the Golden Visa program. The Golden visa is a form of business visa. Entrepreneurs seeking to invest in the UAE are eligible to apply for the visa.
If you wish to apply for the visa, submit the official documents to proof your business projects through the website.
The relevant government bodies will look at your application and documents to determine whether you qualify for the visa.
Visitors aged 18 and above can travel to the UAE for employment. Applicants must however meet all the requirements to apply for an employment visa.
There is no maximum age limit for visitors seeking employment in the UAE. Employees over 65 years however, pay a larger application fee.
You must have a work permit to legally work in the UAE. Your employer is the one to get you a work permit through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE).
Employers follow the process below to apply for a work permit :