Visa Information - Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Abudhabi

• The procedures / rules detailed here below are for Information only and are subject to change without prior notice.

• 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.

• All visas are to be obtained prior to the entry of the Passenger into the UAE except in the case of a GCC country visa holders (certain designations only) and Nationality holders of British, France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Malta, Monaco, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Estonia, U.S.A, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Spain

• Working hours is from 8 am to 2 pm. Saturday to Wednesday except public holidays. Thursdays and Fridays are normal weekend holidays.

Transit visa Visit visa Visit visa renewal Tourist visa 96 Hours visa Restrictions Employment Visa

Cancellation of an employment entry permit Visa stamping in the Passport Sponsoring wife / children Renewal of a residence visa Transfer of Visa Cancellation of a residence visa GCC country residence visa holders

Transit Visa Forward Passport copy to the sponsor Visa will be normally ready within 3 days Duration of stay after entry is 14 days only, not renewable Person should enter UAE within 14 days from date of issue of visa Only one entry is allowed. Once the person departs from UAE, the visa will be cancelled automatically Top

Visit Visa

Forward Passport copy to the sponsor Visa will be normally ready within 7 days Validity is only 60 days Duration of stay after entry is 60 days. It can be renewed for an additional 30 days extension. The application for renewal should be submitted to the immigration before the expiry of the first 60 days. Only single entry is allowed. Once the person departs from UAE the visa will be automatically cancelled. Top

Visit Visa Renewal

Renewal by the Issuing Authority only The following documents are to be submitted to the immigration. Original Passport Original visa Required renewal form signed by the sponsor Visa will be normally renewed within 2 days and Passport can be collected from Administration Extended validity is only 30 days. Duration of total stay after entry in to UAE is 90 days only including the extended period Top

Tourist Visa

This is applicable only for certain Nationals Forward Passport copy to the sponsor Visa will be normally ready within 2days Validity is one month from date of issue Duration of stay after entry is 30 days only, not renewable Only one entry is allowed. Once the person depart from UAE, the visa will be cancelled automatically Top

96 Hours Visa

An onward journey passenger can break journey and stay in the UAE for a maximum duration of 96 Hours, if sponsored by the airline. The Procedures/Rules/Charges are subject to change without prior notice Top

Admission and transit restrictions

VISA Warning: Non-compliance with the entry/transit regulations may result in a fine of AED 500/=, in combination with a fine of AED 100/- per passenger per day, until the passengers departure from Sharjah International Airport and proof of this action has been passed to the Department of Civil Aviation. Top

Employment Visa (Entry Permit)

Forward the following to the sponsor Passport photocopy 1 - Passport size photograph Normally the Entry Permit will be ready within 7 days. The entry permit is valid for two months Top

Cancellation of an employment entry permit

Cancellation can be done through the issuing Authority only. The following documents are to be submitted to the Immigration Authority Original Passport Original Entry Permit Required forms signed by the sponsor Cancelled Passport can be collected from Immigration the next day Top

Visa stamping in the passport

All should obtain medical card prior to stamping visa in the Passport. Medical card can be obtained from the Ministry of Health office. Passport copy, 3 photographs and Dhs. 300/- required. (1) Passport photocopy, (2) photocopy of the entry permit, (3) 4 photographs are to be submitted to the Medical Authorities for the medical test For government department's medical tests will be normally done only in the afternoons from 4 to 6 hr. The certificate will be ready after 3 days. The following documents are to be submitted to the Immigration Authorities within 28 days after entering the UAE. Original Passport Original Entry Permit Original medical certificate 2-Passport size photographs Dhs. 302/-(residence visa fee) Duly filled in security form (only in Arabic) Residence visa forms duly signed and sealed by the sponsor Normally the Residence visa will be stamped in the Passport within 10 days valid for 3 years Top

Sponsoring wife / children

Husband has to sponsor himself and a company cannot sponsor dependent. Requirement Marriage certificate/birth certificate for children Education certificate These documents are to be attested by the concerned Consulate Thereafter obtain attestation from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs Salary Certificate from the sponsor. Purchase an immigration file and type all the necessary information in it. Type all the necessary visa forms and attach Passport copy of the person/s for whom the visa is being requested 2 Photographs each All attested certificate copies Salary certificate Original and copy of the Passport of Husband All necessary forms typed and signed by Husband Visa should be ready within 10 days. After entering the U.A.E. follow the steps of Visa Stamping No medical test is required for children below 16 years of age Top

Renewal of a Residence Visa

Follow the steps for Visa Stamping Top

Transfer of Visa from one company to another company

Transfer of visa is possible only to Government sector Transfer form is available in typing center. If the Labor department is involved type the labor department required form also. Obtain the signature of the present sponsor on it. Submit the original documents and Passport to the new sponsor for signature and seal. Approach the present sponsor and get the visa cancelled with out the ban. Follow the steps for Visa Stamping Top

Cancellation of a residence visa

Only the issuing authority can cancel the visa. The following documents are to be submitted to the Immigration. Original Passport Necessary forms signed by the sponsor The visa-cancelled Passport can be collected after one day. Duration of permitted stay in the UAE after cancellation will be written in the cancellation form. This form has to be returned to the sponsor after departure from UAE. If this person has his/her family members in his/her sponsorship, then their visas are to be cancelled prior to he/she canceling his/her visa Top

GCC country residence visa holders

Certain category of visa holders of GCC Countries can enter the UAE and the visa will be issued up on their arrival. Prior approval is not required