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UAE Visa Requirements – Everything You Need Before You Fly

Get a clear, step-by-step checklist for Tourist & Business visas – updated documents, photo rules, and expert support for hassle-free approval.

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    UAE Visa Overview

    The United Arab Emirates offers a variety of visa options designed to accommodate tourists, business travelers, students, and long-term residents. Its visa system is known for being modern, efficient, and increasingly digital, with many applications processed online through official government portals. Visitors commonly apply for tourist visas, which allow short-term stays for leisure or family visits, while business visas support those entering the country for meetings, events, or commercial activities. For longer stays, the UAE provides employment visas tied to work permits, student visas for those enrolling in accredited institutions, and residency visas sponsored by employers or family members

    Key Highlights of the UAE Visa

    Why This Matters?

    Understanding the UAE visa system helps you choose the right visa and avoid delays during travel. It ensures smooth entry and lets you benefit from options like visa-on-arrival or long-term residency.

    Who Should Apply?

    Anyone planning to visit the UAE for tourism, business, work, study, or long-term residency should apply for the appropriate visa. Travelers from countries without visa-free entry must obtain a visa in advance.

    When to Apply?

    You should apply for your UAE visa before your planned travel date to allow enough processing time. Apply earlier if you need a work, study, or long-term residency visa, as these may take longer to approve.

    Documents required for Singapore Visa

    Proper Scanned colour copy of first and last page of your valid Passport (No fingers should be seen)

    Clear scanned copy of your passport’s external cover page

    Proper Scanned colour copy of your passport size photograph with white background (recent passport-sized photographs with Matt finish,Visible Ears, Neck & Shoulder visible, and no border) Height x Width - 45.0 x 35.0 mm Face Size - 80% of the photo (32.0 to 36.0 mm) Face Orientation - Front Background - Plain, light colored with no patterns or shadows No hats or masks. Religious headgear is allowed, but should properly show the fac

    Confirmed return air ticket

    Confirmed Hotel Stay

    Pan Card

    Chk ECNR Status on passport

    Chk ECNR Status on passport

    Process Note

    Collect Documents

    Get Documents Verified

    Send via Courier

    Submission by Authorized Agent

    Verification Call from Embassy

    Collection After Approval

    Return Courier Delivery

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    Collect Documents

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    Get Documents Verified

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    Send via Courier

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    Submission by Authorized Agent

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    Verification Call from Embassy

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    Collection After Approval

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    Return Courier Delivery

    Reference Document Samples:

    Photograph

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    Passport external Cover

    Passport front Cover

    Passport Back Cover

    Mandatory Visa Submission Protocols

    Passport must have a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of return to India.
    Passport must contain at least two blank pages for visa stamping.

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      Visa Fee

      Visa fees include verification and processing, with total costs varying based on service levels.

      Processing Time

      Processing usually takes 3–5 working days, with slight delays possible during busy periods or additional verification.

      Visa Validity & Stay Duration

      A UAE e-Visa usually permits a stay of up to 30 days, with validity extending up to 2 years based on approval.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Do I need a visa to visit the UAE?

      It depends on your nationality—many countries have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access.

      Tourist visas usually take 2–5 working days, while work or residency visas may take longer.

      Yes, most UAE visas can be applied for through official government portals or authorized agents.

      Generally 30 or 60 days, depending on the visa type.

      Yes, many tourist visas can be extended for additional days without leaving the country.

      A passport, photo, and travel details; additional documents may be required for work or study visas.

       

      No, you must have a valid employment visa to work legally.

       

      A long-term residency visa (5 or 10 years) for investors, skilled professionals, students, and exceptional talent.