UAE Visa
General
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What are the different types of UAE Tourist visas?
There are 3 different types of UAE Tourist visas.
1) UAE Tourist Visa (Regular – 30 days) -The visa processing time is between 5 - 6
working days (excluding Friday & Saturday). The visa is valid for 60 days from the
date of issue. The traveller can stay in UAE for 30 days from the date of arrival in
UAE..
2) UAE Tourist Visa (Express - 30 days) - The visa processing time is between 2 - 3 working days (excluding Friday & Saturday). The visa is valid for 60 days from the date of issue. The traveller can stay in UAE for 30 days from the date of arrival in UAE.
3) UAE Tourist Visa (Multi entry - 30 days) - The visa processing time is between 5 - 6 working days (excluding Friday & Saturday). Duration of stay is 30 days from the first entry in UAE and the traveller can enter UAE multiple times. Visa validity is 58 days from the date of issue.
4) UAE Transit Visa (Regular - 96 hours) - The visa processing time is between 5 - 6 working days (excluding Friday & Saturday). The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of issue. Duration of stay is limited to 96 hours from the time of entry.
5) UAE Transit Visa (Express - 96 hours) - The visa processing time is between 2 - 3 working days (excluding Friday & Saturday). The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of issue. Duration of stay is limited to 96 hours from the time of entry.
6) UAE Tourist Visa (Regular - 14 days) - The visa processing time is between 5 - 6 working days (excluding Friday & Saturday). The visa is valid for 14 days from the date of issue. Duration of stay is limited to 14 days from the time of entry.
7) UAE Tourist Visa (Express - 14 days) - The visa processing time is between 2 - 3 working days (excluding Friday & Saturday). The visa is valid for 14 days from the date of issue. Duration of stay is limited to 14 days from the time of entry.
8) UAE Tourist Visa (Regular - 90 days) - The visa processing time is between 5 - 6 working days (excluding Friday & Saturday). The visa is valid for 58 days from the date of issue. Duration of stay is 90 days from the time of entry.
9) UAE Tourist Visa (Multi entry - 90 days) - The visa processing time is between 5 - 6 working days (excluding Friday & Saturday). Duration of stay is 90 days from the first entry in UAE and the traveller can enter UAE multiple times. Visa validity is 58 days from the date of issue.
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What is the difference between a normal tourist visa and a multiple entry visa?
Normal tourist visa is a single-entry and single-exit visa which is used for tourist/ one-time holiday purpose. The multiple entry Dubai visa is suitable for passengers who make frequent entries to Dubai for business, leisure or visiting family / friends.
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What is UAE Visit visa?
UAE Visit visa permits a traveller to stay in UAE for 90 days from the date of arrival in UAE.
The traveller needs to get an invitation letter and the proof of residence from his/her relative based in UAE to apply for Visit visa.
The visa processing time is between 4 - 5 working days (excluding Friday & Saturday).
The visa is valid for 60 days from the date of issue.
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What documents are required to apply for a UAE visa?
The traveller requires to submit the below listed documents to apply for UAE visa:
1) Copy of confirmed return air ticket,
2) Copy of confirmed return air ticket,
3) Scanned colour copy of your passport size photograph taken against a white background. Avoid blurred and unclear photos,
4) Scanned colour copy of your pan card.
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What is ‘OK To Board’?
Most international airlines flying to Dubai or Sharjah airport requires an “OK to Board” confirmation from the visa agency before they allow a passenger to board the aircraft. Musafir.com team updates the airline with an “OK to Board” note post confirmation of the visa by the UAE Embassy.
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Does Musafir.com provide “OK To Board”?
“OK To Board” message for the airline ticket is updated by Musafir.com for all UAE visa applied via Musafir.com
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With a one-way flight ticket, is it possible for a visitor to travel to the UAE?
No. In order to travel to the UAE, a visitor should either have a return ticket or a ticket to an onward destination.
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Can I drive in the UAE on an Indian Driver’s License?
No. You will have to apply for an International Driving License or UAE License to drive in the UAE.
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Can I drive in the UAE on an Indian Driver’s License?
No. You will have to apply for an International Driving License or UAE License to drive in the UAE.
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I am an Indian citizen with a valid US Visa. Do I still need a visa to travel to the UAE?
Yes, you will still need a UAE Visa, even if you have a US Visa (valid for minimum 6 months). You can get a visa on arrival at the UAE Airport.
Visa Application
Post applying for UAE visa
Cancellation / Refund / Amendment of online visa application
Reasons for UAE visa rejection
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Below mentioned are the most common reasons for UAE visa rejection or disapproval.
1. Female applicants below 24 years of age who are not accompanied by their parents or relatives might receive rejection or delay of approval in the UAE visa application.
2. Applying for visa in UAE with unskilled profession stated in the passport such as laborer, farmer or service might get rejected.
3. Applicants with previous criminal offense, fraud or miss conduct committed are blacklisted in the UAE Immigration and hence will be rejected automatically.
4. Applicant who has previously received a UAE visa but did not enter UAE might face rejection. Additionally, the new UAE visa application might get rejected if the previous UAE visa was not cancelled. In order to get an approval for the new UAE visa application, the PRO of the applied travel agency or sponsor must go to the UAE Immigration to clear the previous UAE visa application.
5. If you held a UAE residence visa earlier and left the country without cancelling it, then the Public Relation Officer will have to get it cancelled and then apply for a new tourist visa.
6. If your visa application had any typo errors in name, passport number, profession code and other particulars like date of birth, passport issuance and expiry, then the application may get delayed or rejected.
7. If the scanned copies of your passport are blur, then the UAE immigration may reject or delay the process.
Multiple entry Visa
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What are the additional documents required for the 90-day multiple entry Dubai visa?.
1). Official tour like meetings / seminars / exhibitions: Passenger’s passport copy, confirmed Emirates ticket, hotel confirmation, company covering letter, invitation letter from host or host resident permit along with the passport copy.
2). Personal / family visit: Passport copy, confirmed Emirates ticket, passport and visa copy of the host, guarantee letter from the host and relationship proof.
3). Tourism or property: Passport copy, confirmed Emirates ticket, confirmed hotel booking or property tenancy contract and property papers.
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What does the invitation letter from host (friends/relatives/company/invitee) contain?
1. Host Name
2. UAE ID No
3. Profession and designation along with company’s name
4. UAE residence address
5. Local contact number
6. Relationship proof
7. Undertaking of guarantee / full responsibility of applicant