Visa Requirements

Visa Requirements

The procedures / rules detailed here below are for Information Only and are subject to change without prior notice.
Most travellers need to obtain a visa prior to entering the emirate. However, the following passport holders can get an entry permit stamped in their passport upon arrival. 
AGCC country visa holders (certain designations only) 
France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco, Vatican City, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Hong Kong, Singapore South Korea and Malaysia
Regulations for visa application: 
Passport must have minimum 6 months validity at the time of applying for an Entry Permit. 
All photographs are to be recent color photographs. (Polaroid Photographs are not accepted) 
Those who are already in the U.A.E cannot get another entry permit until he/she departs from U.A.E. 
DNRD working hours are from 8 am to 2 pm. Saturday to Wednesday except public holidays. Thursdays and Fridays are normal weekend holidays.
The Dubai Naturalization & Residency Department (DNRD) issues different types to visas which are listed below.

1- 96 hour visa: 
Issued upon arrival at the airport 
Airline sponsored only 
Applicants should have onward booking 
Should have a minimum of 8 hour transit break
2- Visit visa:
2.1 In case of Personal sponsorship 
Fees: Dhs 100 
Entry permit application form with completed typed data 
Original Marriage certificate and copy of it, in case of wife sponsorship 
Salary Certificate; The monthly salary should not be less than Dhs. 4000 in case of wife sponsorship, and Dhs. 6000 in case of first relatives sponsorship. 
Copy of the Sponsor passport 
Copy of the Sponsored passport.
2.2 In case of Establishments sponsorship 
Fees: Dhs 100 
Entry permit application form with completed typed data 
Establishment card and copy thereof 
Copy of the Sponsored passport.
2.3 Renewal 
Fees: Dhs 100 
Original Entry Permit.
2.4 Extension 
Fees: Dhs. 500 
Original Entry permit 
Extension application form 
Original sponsored passport.
3 - Transit visa 
Fees: Dhs. 120 
Establishment card 
Entry Permit Application form 
Copy of Sponsored passport.
4 - Tourist visa 
Fees: Dhs. 100 
Establishment card 
Statement of tourists data
For further information please contact The Department of Naturalization and Residency [http://www.dnrd.gov.ae].