Getting To Dubai- Transit / Visit Visa Procedure
The procedures / rules detailed here below are for Information Only and are subject to change without prior notice.
Regulations for visa application: ssport 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
