1. When is the best time to apply for my United Arab Emirates visa? The best time to apply for your United Arab Emirates visa is 1-2 months before your travel date.
  2. Do I have to send you my passport to get a United Arab Emirates visa? Is it safe to send a passport? You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The United Arab Emirates visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa requests cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application and passport to CIBTvisas in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx, UPS, Express Mail or Certified Mail.

 

 

Business Visa Application Requirements for a United Arab Emirates Visa

  1. Visa Upon Arrival

    Travelers holding a passport from your country can obtain a visa on arrival, free of charge for a maximum stay of 30 days in the UAE. To receive a visa on arrival you must:

    • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
    • Hold proof of sufficient funds
    • Hold proof of onward/return flights
    • Hold all documents required for the next destination
    • Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa

    If your intended stay is longer than 30 days then you may request more time from the immigration officer at the airport or contact the local immigration office in the UAE and request an extension.

Tourist Application Requirements for a United Arab Emirates Visa

  1. Visa Upon Arrival

    Travelers holding a passport from your country can obtain a visa on arrival, free of charge for a maximum stay of 30 days in the UAE. To receive a visa on arrival you must:

    • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
    • Hold proof of sufficient funds
    • Hold proof of onward/return flights
    • Hold all documents required for the next destination
    • Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa

    If your intended stay is longer than 30 days then you may request more time from the immigration officer at the airport or contact the local immigration office in the UAE and request an extension.

Visa Pre-Check

Have an urgent visa application that carries a tight deadline?  CIBTvisas can help you to save valuable time and avoid expensive delays.  A CIBTvisas expert will review all of your documents to confirm your application is accurate, complete and ready for submission. We will contact you personally to quickly handle any mistakes ensuring your application is submitted correctly.

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Fast Track Your Visa

Need your visa processed quickly?  CIBTvisas can fast track your order and process it in the fewest days possible.

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View A Sample Visa

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You can view a sample visa for your country of destination and see the information it contains.

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