| Visa type | Validity | Cost | Extensions |
|---|
| 96-Hour | 4 days.
Valid for passengers in transit. | AED 190 | Non-extendable |
| Tourist | Maximum 30 days | AED 275 | Yes, for an additional 30 days at AED 710 |
| Visit | Maximum 90 days | AED 1155 | Non-extendable |
| Service | 14 days.
Valid only for Iraqi nationals with residency in a third country. | AED 400 | Non-extendable |
Important notes
- The above visa types apply for family members and near relatives of UAE residents only.
- Entry into the UAE is subject to immigration approval.
- Visas types are valid for 59 days from the date of issue (except Service Visas, which are valid for 14 days from the date of issue).
- Typical minimum salary requirement
- AED 4000 - for sponsoring spouse/child/parent/parent-in-law
- AED 5500 - for sponsoring sister/brother/niece/nephew
- AED 7000 - for sponsoring brother-in-law and sister-in-law
(These salary requirements are examples only – salary requirements may vary according to other factors in the application.) - The salary should match both the labour contract and the company service letter and upon any discrepancy the application will not be accepted.
Applying for a visa
Please ensure all of the following documents are submitted:
- Applicant’s colour passport-style photograph (must be an original photograph, not a printout or photocopy).
- Applicant's passport copy. The passport must be valid for at least six months, and the copy must be fully legible.
- Original application form (available at all Emirates Travel Hubs) in Arabic or English – based on the applicant’s nationality, with addresses and contact numbers at both their originating country and in Dubai. Download the English or Arabic application form here.
- Sponsor’s passport copy with UAE residence visa page copy (copies must be fully legible).
- Sponsor’s labour contract and service letter (must be in Arabic).
- Sponsor’s trade license copy if self-employed.
- Copy of Emirates ticket issued in the UAE only.
- A refundable cash deposit of AED 1000 for each passport.
Conditions
- The visa fees must be paid upon application.
- The passenger must travel to and from Dubai on Emirates only, and the ticket must be purchased prior to application for the visa.
- The ticket is non-refundable if the visa has been issued and utilised.
- Visa processing time: three to four working days. NB: visa processing may take longer at peak periods, such as holidays.
Visa applications can be submitted at the Emirates ticketing counters listed below. Alternatively, you can contact the Emirates call centre on 600 5555 5555 for further information.
Dubai
Dnata Travel Centre (Sheikh Zayed Road).
Old Emirates Headquarters building in Deira, near Clock Tower roundabout.
Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Khalid Al Nahyan Building, Mezzanine Floor, Corniche Street (02 6911777).
Al Ain
Emirates Commercial Complex, Shop 16, Ground Floor, Khalifa Street (03 7062020).
Sharjah
Al Soor Building, Emirates office (06 5690759).
Ajman
Escape Tower, Shaikh Rashid Bin Humaid Street (06-7421500/7443732).
Ticketing counters that do not accept visa applications:
- Dubai Airport
- Dubai Jumeirah Town Centre
Timing for accepting the applications
- Visa applications will only be accepted from 09:00 to 15:00 daily.
- Visas applications will not be accepted on Fridays, Saturdays and public holidays.