Entrepreneurs and investors who want to do a business setup in Dubai, either by investing in an existing project or establishing a new one, can apply for an Investors Visa, also known as Partner Visa. the validity of this visa is three years.
The Resident Visa entitles an individual to permanent residency in the United Arab Emirates. Although this visa is issued for three years, the holder can renew it as many times as they want. Nevertheless, to maintain this visa, the holder has to enter the country once every six months to avoid any kind of violation and visa block. Subsequently, the visa holder has to comply with the reactivation procedure to unblock the visa.
In addition, the resident visa also allows its holders to obtain a family visa for their dependents and bring them to UAE. However, there are certain conditions that they have to fulfill. The validity for a family visa stays for 1-3 years which has to be renewed accordingly before its expiry, which is the responsibility of the sponsor.
An employment visa, also known as a work visa, is for those expatriates who want to live and work in the Emirates. This visa allows its holder to leave and re-enter the UAE at any time without any legal formalities.
However, it requires the applicant to have a work contract or an employment offer before applying for this visa. Moreover, it is the employer’s responsibility to sponsor the individual’s visa application and visa fees.
Once the employee arrives in the UAE, the employer company proceeds to complete other formalities such as medical examination, Emirates ID application, Labor Card, and a 60-day work permit stamped on the passport of the employee.
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) issues the work permit. Once this whole process is completed successfully, the visa holder can also sponsor their family members and bring them to the UAE.
The name itself suggests the purpose of this visa. A tourist visa is basically issued to travelers coming to the UAE for tourism and leisure purposes. It allows its holder to stay in the country for 30 days. Generally, a UAE airline, hotel, or travel agency offers these visa services in Dubai, UAE.
In addition, many options of application are available for tourists under this category.
- 30-day tourist visa – This particular visa has a validity of 58 days from the date of its issuance, however, allows its holder to stay in the UAE for 30 days.
- 90-day tourist visa – This visa is available as a single-entry long-term visa and a multiple-entry long-term visa for 90 days, as per the plan of the tourist.
1. Maid Visa
An individual who has a UAE residency permit can sponsor their housemaid. Maid sponsorship is a two-step procedure that involves obtaining an entry permit or employment visa for the maid and then applying for a UAE residence visa for them. The Dubai Naturalization and Residency Department (DNRD) is the regulatory authority that issues residence visas, labor cards, and contracts for maids and house helpers.
2. Student Visa
Students who wish to study in any UAE university or college can apply for a student visa. The validity of this visa is one year and it can be renewed by the student after furnishing proof of continuing the studies. Additionally, the UAE government has also introduced a new student visa in 2018 which is valid for 5 years.
3. Visit Visa
A UAE travel visa is usually sponsored by a friend or family living in the country. It can be applied at any GDRFA office in the UAE. The process takes a few days and the copy of the visa is shared with the applicant via fax or email. While arriving at the UAE airport, you have to collect your permit from there