Get a Dubai visit, tourist or transit visa
Visit visas for immediate family members can be obtained by residents (called sponsors), whose monthly salary is not less than AED 4000 or AED 3000 + accommodation. You can also obtain a tourist visa for other family members and friends through travel agencies, airlines or hotels. Costs vary from AED 170 for a 4 day transit visa (which you can get directly at the UAE airports), to AED 350 for a 14 day transit visa, to AED 1200 for 30 day tourist visa, to AED 1700 for 90 day tourist visa and AED 2500 for a 90 day multiple entry tourist visa. Please check with the concerned airline, hotel or travel agency for this.
Extensions for all visas are now possible for an additional 30 days without exiting the country on payment of 570 per visa, before the expiry date of the original visa.
Validity of visit visa for immediate family members:
Short term visa: 30 days
Long term visa: 90 days
Extensions for an additional 30 days are possible without exiting the country on payment of 570 per visa, before the expiry date of the original visa.
Fees
Short term visa: AED 400 application fee + typing fees
Long term visa: AED 790 application fee+ typing fees.
A deposit of AED 1020 has to be paid for both type of visas, which can be reimbursed after your relative has left the country.
Documents Required:
• Typed Application form
• A copy of the sponsor’s passport & family member's passport
• 1 photo of the family member (may be required)
• Marriage contract attested from Ministry of Foreign Affairs or UAE Embassy (for sponsoring a wife or husband)
• Attested birth certificates (for sponsoring children)
• Relationship proof attested from the Embassy (in case relationship cannot be proved from family names in sponsor and relative's passport)
• Attested work contract if the sponsor is working in a private company or a salary certificate if working in government.
• Traveller Insurance.
Procedure:
1. Go to any authorized typing office & get application form typed.
2. Go to DNRD & submit along with your documents to Visa Section.
3. Send either original or copy to your relative. If only copy was sent, then deposit original at the airport or the DNATA counter at DNRD. It is advisable to deposit visa giving sufficient time for flight to land. It is also the responsibility of the sponsor to ensure all travel arrangements are made for your relative, including the 'Ok to board' that may be required by some airlines.
For more information, visit DNRD website or call their friendly Amer Toll free service on 800-5111
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