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New Visit Visa rules in force
Posted by Webmaster on Aug 5 2008 at 11:40
New visit visa rules came into force across the UAE as of 29th July 2008. Residents can apply for a 30-day or 90-day visit visa, both of which are non-renewable, for their spouse or blood relatives of 1st or 2nd degree only. These visas will cost 610 AED and 1110 AED respectively.
All visitors to the UAE will be required to have health insurance once the new visit visa rules are enforced from August 1, 2008.
Also, a 1000 AED deposit will be collected by the Naturalisation and Residency Department before issuance of any type of visit visa. This will be refunded once a visitor exits the country.
Valid for 30 days, residents can apply for visit visas for their spouse or first degree relatives. Sponsoring visitors who are second degree relatives will need the approval of senior officials.
As per the new rule, only UAE nationals will be allowed to sponsor visitors who are friends.
Visit visas valid for 30 days will cost 610 AED. This cannot be renewed. A person wishing to stay for an extended period must obtain a visit visa valid for 90 days which will cost 1110 AED.
A new type of visit visa permitting multiple entries has been introduced. This visa is valid for six months from the date of issuance and a person can stay in the country for only 14 days at a stretch.
Student visit visas, valid for 60 days, will cost 1000 AED. To obtain this, a person must be registered in one of the universities in the UAE.
Those wishing to undergo treatment must take visit visa for treatment purpose which will cost Dh1,000 for 90 days. This can be renewed for a similar period for Dh500.
Those visiting to attend conferences or exhibitions can obtain a visa for Dh100.
One-month-long tourist visas, procured by tour operators and hotels will cost Dh100, as before. This may be renewed only once. Transit visas will cost Dh100 while mission visas will cost Dh200.
Companies will need to deposit Dh75,000 to obtain a licence to bring tourists into the country. They will have to pay the refundable Dh1,000 deposit too. more info
All visitors to the UAE will be required to have health insurance once the new visit visa rules are enforced from August 1, 2008.
Also, a 1000 AED deposit will be collected by the Naturalisation and Residency Department before issuance of any type of visit visa. This will be refunded once a visitor exits the country.
Valid for 30 days, residents can apply for visit visas for their spouse or first degree relatives. Sponsoring visitors who are second degree relatives will need the approval of senior officials.
As per the new rule, only UAE nationals will be allowed to sponsor visitors who are friends.
Visit visas valid for 30 days will cost 610 AED. This cannot be renewed. A person wishing to stay for an extended period must obtain a visit visa valid for 90 days which will cost 1110 AED.
A new type of visit visa permitting multiple entries has been introduced. This visa is valid for six months from the date of issuance and a person can stay in the country for only 14 days at a stretch.
Student visit visas, valid for 60 days, will cost 1000 AED. To obtain this, a person must be registered in one of the universities in the UAE.
Those wishing to undergo treatment must take visit visa for treatment purpose which will cost Dh1,000 for 90 days. This can be renewed for a similar period for Dh500.
Those visiting to attend conferences or exhibitions can obtain a visa for Dh100.
One-month-long tourist visas, procured by tour operators and hotels will cost Dh100, as before. This may be renewed only once. Transit visas will cost Dh100 while mission visas will cost Dh200.
Companies will need to deposit Dh75,000 to obtain a licence to bring tourists into the country. They will have to pay the refundable Dh1,000 deposit too. more info
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