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How to Apply for Urgent Dubai Travel Permissions?

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Written By Arabiers Digital & Reviewed by Robeena Brown

21 November 2024 | 13 min read

Are you worried about getting a last minute visa to Dubai? Worry no more! The UAE government has availed a service that takes care of urgent applications in case of limited time. The Dubai express visa is an urgent visa application means for people who wants their visa processed in hours to allow them travel win short notice. You can apply for an urgent permit to Dubai through the official government website or through a reputable tour company like Arabiers.

This article seeks to give an informative guide on the best approach to take in order to apply for urgent travel permission to Dubai.

Understanding Dubai Visa Types

The first step when talking of a Dubai visa is knowing the different types of visa and the exact visa that you need.  Every visa has it specific requirements, cost and processing time. 

For instance, the 30 days and 60 days’ visa have a single entry option and a multiple entry option. These visas are ideal for those planning to visit Dubai for a short period of one to two months.

When you apply for a visa with Arabiers, he consultant attending to you will help you settle on the best visa depending on your purpose of visa and the time you want to stay there.

What are the document needed for Urgent Dubai Permit?

If you want to apply for an urgent Dubai permission, you need to have the flowing documents:

•    A passport with at least 6 months’ validity
•    A passport photo of yourself
•    National ID for citizens of Iran, Iraq, Pakistan and Afghanistan

Get all the Required Documents

Once you have understood the right visa, you now need to gather all the required documents for the application of Visa. Visa requirements vary from one visa type to another and from one nationality to another. 

Therefore, you need to thoroughly check and understand all the documents needed before proceeding to apply for an urgent Dubai permit. 

Failure to have the required documents will end up delaying the permit application process or even it being denied. This is because the government is strict and will not process any visa without getting all the documents required.

Who is eligible for UAE Express Visa?

The UAE express visa is extended to may categories of people who wish to visit the country.  They include:

•    Tourist who are visiting Dubai for leisure. They can apply for Dubai express visa and get it in 4 to 8 hours.
•    The UAE express visa is also allowed to people who are visiting for business purpose such as meetings, conferences or other business related activities.
•    People visiting UAE for medical purpose ate also allowed to apply for Dubai express visa. This is because medical treatment can be emergency and they need to get their visas processed as fast as possible.
•    Individual who are travelling to United Arab Emirates for pilgrimages or other religious visits can also apply for this service and get their visa processed faster.
•    The UAE express visa is also allowed to people who wish to transit through Dubai.

How to Apply for Urgent Dubai Permit?

Below is the process to apply for a quick permit to Dubai:

1.    First, contact Arabiers UAE through WhatsApp or email.
2.    You will get an express reply within 1 or 2 minutes of sending a message.
3.    Tell the agent attending to you the type of visa you want, whether for 30 days or 60 days.
4.    After that you will be asked to send a picture of your passport and a photo of yourself.
5.    The Arabiers team will then send you a secure payment link where you will pay the visa fees.
6.    You will then wait for 4 to 8 hours for the visa to be processed 
7.    The Arabiers team will then send you the online permit to Dubai.
8.    Buy a flight ticket to Dubai and plan for your trip. 

What you need to Know during Application?

Make Sure Forms have Correct Information

The next item you need to do is make sure that all the forms required in obtaining the Dubai permits are filled with the correct information. This is because when you are looking for permit with urgency you need to avoid any situation that might cause delays in the process.

Submitting an application with documents that have inaccurate information will have the documents delayed waiting for correction or the visa gets rejected.

Always ensure as you fill the documents for the visa application they match what is in the identification documents such as passport. The spelling of names, the passport number and birthdate should be matching.

Make sure that every field is filled with the accurate information. Do not leave any blank since every field and information is important in the application. Also, ensure that all the details in the different supporting documents are consistent. Documents with contradicting information will raise a red flag and can easily be rejected.

Choose a Reputable agency or Government channels to Apply

When making application for a permit or visa, the channel you choose to apply through is very important. Urgent application needs a channel that will guarantee your permit in shortest time possible without any errors. The channels should provide a tracking mechanism to be able to know the progress because you are working with timelines.

The UAE government offers an online platform where one can apply for the permit by themselves but also if you want to avoid the hassle you can opt for the licensed agencies such as Arabiers. Send your document to the agency and will do all the applications and verification until when the permit is issued. The agency will also offer consultation and advice you on the best approach especially when the permit is urgently needed.

Our team at Arabiers offers the application service with a rich experience in the visa processing. You can reach out to our customer service team for assistance and they will guide you on what you need and the best approach to get your permit within a short period.

Show Proof of Urgency for Special Cases

If you are applying for urgent Dubai permit you need to provide proof that your permit is urgent or is a special case that needs to be prioritized. Always have the supporting documents. 
 For instance if you are travelling for a medical emergency you can attach the doctors letter of referral for verification. This will enable the processing team to speed up the issuing of the permit.

If you are travelling for an urgent business meeting always attach the invitation letters from the Dubai based company inviting you for business. This will help your permit to be processed in a speedy manner. This applies to all the special cases that are urgent.

What can cause Delay in Dubai Permit Processing?

When you are looking for urgent Dubai permits you do not want any delays in the processing. However, due to some mistakes there can be unexpected delays.

Below are some of the reasons why processing of an urgent permit can be delayed;

•    The UAE immigration department will not process your visa application if your passport is handwritten.
•    If you had applied for a tourist visa and then changed to Dubai express visa using a different agency. In such a scenario the immigration will delay the express visa and first process the tourist visa.
•    If you have been in Dubai previously and committed an offense, crime or misbehaved your visa application may be delayed with a possibility of being rejected entirely.
•    If the Dubai based visa that is seeking to employ you applies for your employment visa, then your visa application may be denied or rejected.
•    If you have previously held the UAE resident visa and you left the country without cancelling it, your visa to Dubai might be delayed,
•    When you present documents that are not clear and legible. Ensure the photo is clear and the passport copies are clear and legible to avoid delays in processing.