The procedures / rules
detailed here below are for Information Only and are subject to change without
prior notice.
Regulations for visa application: Passport must have
minimum 6 months validity at the
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].
All visitors except
AGCC nationals (Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia) require a visa
sponsored by a local entity such as a hotel or tour company. Where travelling,
please submit a copy of your passport to the local Hotel or Travel Agent, who
will apply for a visa on your behalf.
Health Requirements
No health certificates
are required for entry to Dubai, but it is always wise to check before
departure, as health restrictions may vary, depending upon the situation at the
time.
Customs
No
customs duty is levied on personal effects entering Dubai. Dubai Duty Free has a
sales outlet in the Arrivals Hall (but alcohol may only be purchased on
departure).