Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to all your questions about UAE visas, applications, processing, and travel requirements.
No, all workers, nannies, and drivers who are residents in GCC countries must apply for a UAE visa before traveling.
They should apply for the GCC Residents Visa, which allows entry into the UAE for domestic workers, drivers, and dependents of GCC residents.
Required Documents usually include:
- Passport copy (valid at least 6 months)
- GCC residence permit (valid at least 3 months)
- Recent passport-size photo
- Sponsor's GCC ID copy
Yes, GCC residents need a valid visa to enter the UAE. The visa is valid for 30 days and can be extended if required.
No, each family member must have a separate application. However, you can use the same email address for all of them.
Your UAE Visit Visa or Dubai Visa will be sent to the email address and WhatsApp number that was provided at the starting of the application process.
In case your application gets rejected by the immigration department, it is non-refundable.
Once you have a valid UAE Visa, you can travel anywhere within the country.
Once accepted, visa applications require a minimum of 2–4 working days to process, which might take longer in some cases.
An urgent application is a priority visa service that, for an additional fee of $50, allows your UAE visa to be processed within one to two days on business days, instead of the standard timeline.
- Tourist visas are typically valid for 30 or 60 days.
- Extensions are possible for 30 days each, with a maximum stay of 120 days in a year.
Yes, but you must secure employment in the UAE, and the employer must sponsor and process your employment visa.
There is a fine of AED 50 per day you have to pay.
If you stay longer than 4 days, you will be reported for escaping and banned from entering the UAE permanently.
If your layover exceeds 8 hours and you plan to leave the airport, you need a transit visa.
Health insurance is not a mandatory requirement for obtaining a UAE visa.
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