Sunday 7 March 2010

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

  1. All photographs are to be recent color photographs. (Polaroid Photographs are not accepted) 
  2. Those who are already in the U.A.E cannot get another entry permit until he/she departs from U.A.E. 
  3. 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).