frequently ask questions

Visa fees are non‑refundable. The ticket is non‑refundable if the visa has been issued and utilized. Visa processing time is approximately 3 to 4 working days. Entry into the UAE is subject to immigration approval.

Regular visa applications usually take 3-4 days. However, since express visas are processed on an emergency basis, you can expect the processing time between 4 to 24 hours. Express visas for kids may take more time.

Both, employers and employees with valid UAE residence visas can sponsor residence visas for their families. Unlike before, employees can sponsor their families regardless of their job titles if they earn a minimum salary of AED 4,000 or AED 3,000 plus accommodation.

Visit visas allow a broader spectrum of activities, including business meetings, medical consultations, and short courses. Tourist visas limit your activities to leisure and recreation.

Dubai authorities typically require visitors to show proof of sufficient funds for their stay.

Before applying for a Dubai Visa, you will need to get a sponsor. This can be a friend or relative who currently resides in Dubai, an airline, hotel, or a travel agency. Without a sponsor, your applications will not be processed, so take note!

Under the new UAE family visa rules for 2024, both employers and employees with valid residence visas can sponsor their families if they meet the minimum salary requirement of AED 4,000 or AED 3,000 with accommodation.

Fines: The fine for overstaying a visa in the UAE is AED 50 per day. This fine is cumulative, so if you overstay your visa by 10 days, you will be fined AED 500. The fine can be even higher for repeat offenders. Deportation: If you overstay your visa by more than 60 days, you may be deported from the UAE

The rules regarding the extension of visit visas have undergone constant revisions in the past few years. As per the latest rules in 2024, a UAE 30-day or 60-day visit visa can be extended for a maximum period of 60 days at a time. Also, the in-country visit visa extension has been reinstated.

Converting a visit visa to an employment visa in the UAE takes 7 to 14 days. The reassuring aspect is that you must only complete some of the visa conversion process within this specified timeframe to avoid penalties. The critical factor is initiating the visa alteration process within the prescribed timeframe.

Foreigners are granted a visit visa to search for a job without requiring a host/sponsor in the country, for one trip. You can apply for a job-seeker visa with a validity of either 60, 90 or 120 days. Read about the eligibility criteria and the steps to apply.

Yes, Confirm Return to get UAE Visit Visa is mandatory, and it doesn’t matter your nationality. It is a rule which applies not only to UAE visas but to any other country visa.

They also have an app you can use if you want to go through the process online. Please note that although you can submit the application online, you will still need to visit the office with your Emirates ID and original passport. This is required in order to finalize the cancellation process.

To enter the country, you need a valid visa and a passport that’s valid for at least six months. Additionally, you must have a confirmed return ticket and enough money for your stay in Dubai. The required amount is 3,000 dirhams, which can be in cash, by credit card, or its equivalent in any other currency.

To sponsor a maid visa in Dubai, the sponsoring person must have a minimum earning of AED 6000 or AED 5000 with accommodation benefits. Moreover, the applicant must have a UAE residency visa too.

Leaving Employment Without Notice: If an employee/worker is sponsored by an employer in the UAE and leaves their job without following proper protocols of serving notice or notifying the employer, they will be reported as absconded.

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