Question 1

What is the Same Day Visa Change?

Accepted Answer

A same-day Visa change is specifically designed for customers who need to change or extend their existing UAE tourist visa to a new UAE tourist visa on the same day i.e. within less than 24 hours. Musafir has 2 options: "Visa change by flight" to a "Visa change - Within the Country" (No exit required)

Question 2

Do I need to fly to my home country?

Accepted Answer

No. The customers do not need to exit their home country. Musafir has 2 options: "Visa change via a flight" and a "Visa change - Within the Country" (no exit required).

Question 3

Is there any deposit required?

Accepted Answer

There is no security deposit required to be paid at the airport for most nationalities. But certain nationalities may be required to deposit a refundable amount of AED 5,600 with Musafir.

Question 4

What is the process to apply for the Same Day Visa Change?

Accepted Answer

Customers can avail of this package through our retail offices, Whatsapp, online on Musafir.com, or simply send the documents via email at easyvisa@in.musafir.com. They then decide which of the two modes of Visa renewal they wish to opt for.   For flights - We will then check the flight availability to Kuwait, Bahrain or Muscat and accordingly issue the Visa change ticket on Air Arabia or Fly Dubai. Carry this ticket and report at least 4-12 hours before the departure to the check-in counters at Sharjah airport/Dubai Airport and complete your immigration formalities. Fly out of the UAE and return to the Sharjah International Airport/Dubai International Airport on the same flight. Obtain the new visa from the travel consultant or exit via E-gate and re-enter the UAE.   Inside the Country (No exit from UAE required) - The customer simply stays within UAE for his Visa to be mailed to him. No need to exit the country at all. Request to be sent at least 4-5 working days before the last date.

Question 5

When and where can I pay my overstay fine?

Accepted Answer

All overstay fines have to be paid directly at the immigration counter.

Question 6

What if the visa is rejected by immigration?

Accepted Answer

The Visa approval is at the sole discretion of the immigration authorities. In case of any rejection in providing a new visa, Musafir.com does not bear any responsibility for the application charges and no refund will be provided. In the case of "Visa change by Flight" the visa applicant can stay at the airport for a maximum of 24-48 hours, post which they must arrange for a flight ticket directly to their home country from the respective airport.

Question 7

What should be the validity of my passport?

Accepted Answer

For a tourist visa, the passport should be valid for at least six months from the date of travel.

Question 8

If I have a valid Sharjah or UAE visa, will I be able to travel to the other Emirates?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can travel anywhere within the country with a valid UAE visa.

Question 9

What services does visa assistance cover?

Accepted Answer

Our travel experts will provide complete information about the visa application process and assist in organising all necessary documentation including the visa forms.

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