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Emirates has announced that flights originating from Nigeria and South Africa will continue to be suspended until March 20. Due to the COVID19 pandemic, the government has also restricted the entry of travelers from these two countries.
Effective from 24 December 2020, Abu Dhabi has composed a list of 'green countries' , announced the National Crisis and Disaster Management Authority. Travelers from green countries are excused from self-isolation whereas travelers from other countries need to self-isolate for 19 days. Additionally, travellers from green countries are exempt from taking PCR tests on the 6th and 12th day of stay in Abu Dhabi if they are staying longer. PCR tests on these two days are mandatory for travellers from other countries who are staying longer in Abu Dhabi.
Australia, Brunei, China, Greece, Greenland, Hong Kong (SAR), Malaysia, Mauritius, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan - China, Tajikistan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
Individuals flying via Etihad from the UK need to show negative PCR test results which are not older than 72 hours before their flight departure time. All PCR tests should be taken from a medical facility accredited by the government. Etihad listed the following medical facilities.
If you are flying from Heathrow International Airport you can book your test to be taken at the airport with Collinsons or ExpressTest.
In the near future UAE citizens will be able to travel to Israel without a visa for a maximum of 90 days (per visit), stated the Ministry of Foreign Affairsand International Cooperation. This waiver is a result of memorandum of understanding agreed to by both countries for visa free travel that will be effective very soon.
Ghobash stated that this mutual waiver will allow UAE nationals to visit Israel without any visa. He also mentions that this will have a good impact on investment, tourism and trade while strengthening the collaboration between both countries. This waiver is the proof of the desire in both countries to improve relationship while making way for more opportunities for cooperation and the chance to open up a better economic potential, said Ghobash.
100 Indian nationals and 545 Pakistani visit visa holders,mostly jobseekers have been standed in Dubai International airport since Wednesday. The travellers were denied entry into the country due to failure to comply with the entry requirements laid out for tourist visa holders Dubai's GDRFA stated. As per the UAE immigration rules it's compulsory for visit visa holders to provide proof of a valid hotel reservation, 2000 AED (600 USD) cash on hand, or a relative's reference and a return ticket booking
6 Emirates including Abu Dhabi are resuming issuing Visit Visas from 24th September,2020. Tourists can apply for visas and plan their visit to Abu Dhabi. Upon arrival in Abu Dhabi, all individuals must self quarantine for 14 days in their home or hotel room. Authorities also stated last week that individuals arriving into Abu Dhabi may be fitted with an electronic tag upon arrival to observe their where abouts whilst in quarantine.
The quarantine guidelines for travellers entering Abu Dhabi have been released. Travellers will be fitted with a quarantine wristband upon arrival and required to self-quarantine for 14 days. Individuals coming from another Emirate to Abu Dhabi who have spent less than 14 days in the previous Emirate will have to self-quarantine for the balance of the 14 days in Abu Dhabi. Locations of self-quarantine will be decided by the Health Authorities depending on whether the individual is living alone or has a high chance of putting others at risk. Families who are travelling together can quarantine for 14 days at home whereas solo travellers will be required to quarantine in a hotel or accommodation (provided by authorities) if living with others.
The Indian Ambassador Pavan Kapoor stated that Indians who hold any type of valid UAE Visit Visa are allowed to enter UAE. They are allowed to enter UAE via both Indian and UAE airliners. This is a good news for expatriates of Indian nationality who were stuck in India and for expatriate parents whose children are in India.
As of now, all prepaid visas, on arrival visas and residence visas issued before 17th March 2020 are regarded as invalid and will not allow the holder to enter the country. Additionally, the FAIC has also instructed airlines not to board any UAE residents living out of UAE for over 6 months or any individual who has lost their passport with a stamped UAE visa. If emergency travel is the reason then an emergency visa will be arranged.This change in rules has left many individuals stuck in Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports.
All Visit Visa processing has been a paused effective from 17thMarch 2020 as a precautionary measure against the Corona virus pandemic. However, this doesn't apply for individuals holding diplomatic passports or for those who have applied for visas before the 17th of March. This halt in visa issuance will be upheld until a medical screening mechanism is put in place in other departure destinations.
Make clear coloured copies of your passport using a scanning machine and send it to our WhatsApp along with the residence visa page of your referee and the applicants’ photo with a white background.
Pay via your UAE bank, visit our office or pay via a payment link.
You will receive your issued visa via WhatsApp usually between 24 to 48 hours after the payment has been made.
- All-inclusive prices (VAT, Service Charge & Immigration Fee)
- Terms and conditions apply
| Insurance type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Travel Insurance for 30 days | From 80 AED |
| Travel Insurance for 90 days | From 150 AED |
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Depending on your nationality & age you might have to submit certain extra documents as well as submitting the clear colour copy of your passport (please use a scanner for this) and a recent colour photo (with a white background and no glasses)
If you are wondering what the age limit to obtain a UAE Visit Visa so that you can do some solo traveling to Abu Dhabi or Dubai, here is your answer. Female travelers below 18 years of age are not eligible to apply for Visit Visa if they plan on travelling solo. If travelling to UAE, they need to travel with their parents. A cabinet resolution from July 2018 states that children below the age of 18 who are travelling with their parents can obtain a complementary visa every year between of 15th July to 15th September. Due to the prevailing COVID 19 this offer might be suspended. If any of the child's parents are working in UAE with a valid permit, it is possible to get a visa with some additional documents by applying through a tour operator.
This guide is a thorough breakdown of the different types of visa in UAE, the procedures you can use to extend your visa and many other important details that will make planning a trip to UAE or preparing for an extension to your UAE visa an easy procedure. Keep scrolling to understand the UAE visa types.
Depending on the country of origin, certain travelers are eligible for on-arrival visas. The number of days they are permitted to stay in the country is also decided by their nationality or the originating country of the passport they hold. Individuals who aren’t eligible for on-arrival visas need to get a prepaid UAE Visit visa (Pre- arranged). Here we have described the different types of visas and their extension procedures.
| 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 |
Apply for an Oman visa https://evisa.rop.gov.om/home
Oman visa approved.
Drive to border / book visa run.
Cross the Oman border.
Re enter with new 30 day free entry.
Speak to tour operator who can process Express visa
Apply for an Oman visa https://evisa.rop.gov.om/home
Oman Visa approved.
Drive to border / book visa run
Get Pre-paid visa & Enter UAE
Option 2.1 - Oman visa run
Option 2.2 - Airport to airport visa change 30 or 90 day entry visas.
Option 2.3 - Inside country visa (without exit) get 30 or 90 day entry visa by staying home.
| 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 |
Speak to tour operator who can process an express visa.
Apply for an Oman visa
(https://evisa.rop.gov.om/home)
Oman visa approved.
Drive to the Oman border / book a visa run.
Wait for the UAE entry visa from the tour operator
Get a prepaid visa based on your travel plan. Either a 30 day or 90 day single entry visa or 30 day or 90 day multiple entry visa.
Option 2.1 - Oman visa run get on arrival free 90 days again.
Option 2.2 - Airport to airport visa change30 or 90 day entry visa.
Option 2.3 - Inside country visa (without exit) get 30 or 90 day entry visa by staying home.
Get Airport to Airport visa change ticket with your tou operator
Reach Dubai or Sharjah Airport at around - 8 AM.
Go through Immigration and get exit stamp (manual) - 9 AM.
Fly to the nearest Middle East country(Oman or Bahrain) - 10 AM.
Come back to Dubai or Sharjah Airport - 1 PM.
Get a prepaid visa based on your travel plan. Either a 30 day or90 day single entry visa or a 30 day or 90 day multiple entry visa.
Option 3.1 - Oman visa run get on arrival free 90 days again.
Option 3.2 - Airport to airport visa change – 30 days & 90 days single entry visa or 30 day or 90 day multiple entry visas
Option 3.3 - Inside country visa (without exit) get a pre-paid 30 day or 90 day single entry visa or 30 day or 90 day multiple entry visa.
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The UAE government’s decision to digitalize the visa process and create an online portal has resulted in a fully automated process allowing the applicant to check about the status of their UAE visa through the websites online portal. This modernization is extremely handy for individuals applying for their UAE visa from the official UAE government website or for those who have mistakenly approached unprofessional / scam visa processing agency to issue yours visas. This step is implemented for both Residency UAE visa applications and Visit Visa applications too. To track your visa you need your reference number and the visa application number. If your visa application is beign handled by a professional visa processing agency, airline or DMC, ask them to provide you with your application number and visa reference number. Although the procedures are similar, the governing bodies that control this process differ in certain Emirates.
If you have any questions related to visa types, visa validity or visa issuance you want answered please feel free to contact us using the numbers below:-
Indian citizens who hold a USA Green Card, US Visitor Visa or possess citizenship in any of the EU countries can now get an on-arrival visa while entering UAE. even through Abu Dhabi or Dubai. Additionally, your passport should have a minimum validity of 6 months. You will be eligible for a 14-day stay that costs only 100 AED. You can extend your stay period by 14 days by paying the 250 AED renewal fee.
Individuals who come to UAE with a Visit Visa and find jobs can transfer their Visit Visa to work visa without leaving UAE, using a simple process. Previously, employees had to leave UAE, wait until the visa has been processed and fly back to UAE. The UAE government has implemented a new rule where the applicant can stay in UAE and change their visa status. For the employee to get his visa status changed, his employer is responsible to pay the fee of 750 AED which includes the visa fee.
Individuals who want to visit UAE for longer periods will benefit from the newly introduced 6 month or 5 year UAE visa. The 6 month UAE Visit Visa plan was launched by the UAE government on July 2019 for entrepreneurs, investors, remarkable professionals and brilliant students who are considering a long-term Residency Visa in UAE. However, no details were released by the authorities regarding the 6 month Visit Visa fee. All applications will be thoroughly reviewed by a strict committee in the UAE authority.
Visitors who don't fall into any of the above mentioned categories don't have the option to directly obtain a 6 month Visit Visa. Instead they can approach a local tour operator such as Arabiers, where we can make it possible for you to stay in the UAE for 6 months by utilising the visa extension without exit service.
If you are using this option we will apply for a 90 day Visit Visa for the first time you enter UAE. During the 10 day grace period of this visa we will apply for a new 90 day UAE Visit Visa without exit. These two visas will give you a total of 200 days to stay in UAE. Depending on the visa holder's preference, the visa can be extended multiple times with or without exit. If you approach Arabiers,a 6 month visa will cost you roughly 3100 AED (63,000 INR or 844 USD).
Two of the most important details to know and understand before considering an extension for your UAE visa is it's grace period and validity period. Below is a chart that clearly states them for various UAE visa types
| Visa Type | Validity (duration from date of issue within which to enter UAE) | Permitted stay duration | Grace Period (free stay duration after permitted stay duration) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prepaid UAE Visit Visas | 30 days single entry prepaid | 30 | 30 |
| Prepaid UAE Visit Visas | 90 days single entry prepaid | 90 | 10 |
| Prepaid UAE Visit Visas | 30 days multiple entry prepaid | 30 | 0 |
| Prepaid UAE Visit Visas | 90 days multiple entry prepaid | 90 | 0 |
| On Arrival | 30 days on arrival (UK, Canada etc) | 30 | 10 |
| On Arrival | 90 days on arrival (Germany, Switzerland etc) | 90 | 0 |
| On Arrival | Mexicans | 180 | 0 |
| On Arrival | Indians with USA green card and EU residence | 14 | 0 |
| Cancelled Residence Visa | NA | NA | 30 |
*Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, visitors stranded in UAE are given a grace period from 1st March, 2020 to 10th August,2020. The authority’s request that visa holders to either leave UAE or obtain a new Visit Visa to be free from paying any overstay fines.
The location from where you get your UAE visa, be it Sharjah, Abu Dhabi or Dubai doesn't have an impact on your UAE visa. The seven Emirates of UAE Abu Dhabi,Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah,Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain make up a constitutional monarchy. The visa issued in all 7 Emirates is the same and you are free to enter via any of UAE's land/sea borders or airports.
The UAE Mission visa is an unique entry permit that authorizes professionals interested in working for a short-term project with an UAE based company. When employed under this type of visa, he/she is considered as a probationary worker. This kind of visa can only be issued by certain registered companies so keep contacting the company that's going to hire you.
Mission visas are single entry and have an approved stay period of 90 days. If the holder leaves before the 90 days is over, the mission visa will get cancelled automatically. Mission visa holders are not allowed to transfer to visit visa or apply for a new visa because the mission visa needs to be cancelled (which only happens by the holder exiting UAE) before obtaining a different visa type.
So far no details of the announcement have been revealed, we are waiting for the government to confirm all the details. Continue to check our 5 year UAE visa page for more updates as we get them.
It is a special ticket that includes a visa change stamp, It requires you to fly to the nearest Middle Eastern country without the specific country entry visa. It is a special agreement between us and the airline.
This depends on your nationality, contact us to find out more about it.
Yes, that is possible too if you don’t wish to choose any of the methods mentioned above. We will issue your new visa within 24 hours after you have exited UAE. Apart from being costly the other disadvantage of this option is that you need to book a return ticket to your country as well
You can make the payment at the immigration counter in the airport while you exit on your current visa
If you have overstayed with a UAE Residence Visa, you will be charged 25AED after the waiver period of 30 days. In addition to that you will also have to settle certain other fines. If you have overstayed with a Visit Visa, you will be charged 350 AED for the first day and 100 AED for each subsequent day.
If such situation arises while you are in Dubai or Sharjah Airport, you must immediately book a flight to your home country and exit the airport. We will send you a new visa for your return.
Yes, it is possible.
At the moment in UAE, a 6 month visa has been introduced for investors, entrepreneur, talented professionals and outstanding students. The applications are accepted and approved by a panel of immigration officers. If you do not fall into any of the above categories, you may apply for a normal 90 day visit visa and apply for another one without exiting. You can keep applying for 90 day visas without any issues.
UAE visa processing charge, VAT, service charge and a return flight ticket.
Most of the time, you will never get to know the answer of this as the decision to approve or reject a visa is solely that of the immigration authorities and these reasons are not disclosed for security purposes.
This cannot be done by yourself but it can be done via the person or company who initiated the Visit Visa application process, i.e : your employer or tour operator, etc. If your travel has been cancelled for certain reasons and you are unable to enter UAE within 60 days (from the date of issue) the visa will become invalid. There is an extra fee for visa cancellation. Letting a UAE visa go invalid won't affect your future travel to UAE.
The UAE immigration system is fully automated thus your date and time of entry will be recorded in the system. All you have to do is request your sponsor provides you with a new copy to be able to exit UAE. You DON'T have to apply for a new visa!
All UAE visa processing costs are non-refundable. Even individuals with valid visas for March 2020 who weren't able to travel due to COVID 19 have not received any refunds. The GDRFA doesn't give out refunds for any visa that has been processed. So there is still no solution for this matter.
All visitors and residents travelling to Dubai & other Emirates needed to have COVID-negative result 48 hours prior to entry children under 12 years are not required to have the COVID test, so your daughter does not need a COVID test.
Firstly, it is illegal to work in UAE without holding a valid UAE work visa issued by the MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation) or any of the free zone authorities. This is further enforced by Article 11 of the immigration Law which states that a foreigner without a valid work visa can't work anywhere in UAE or for his own with or without pay.
Additionally, Article 13 of the Employment law mentions that foreign employees can only be employed in the UAE after receiving a work permit and approval from MOHRE. Work permits will be granted if the below mentioned conditions are met:
The individual working on visit visa, if caught will be deported.
Source :Khaleej Times
As per the new announcement, individuals falling into any of the categories mentioned below can book an appointment to get a COVID19 vaccine at any DHA centre.
*Sunday - Thursday, 9am to 9pm
