GENERAL INFORMATION

* The procedures / rules detailed here below are for Information Only and are subject to change without prior notice. Most travelers need to obtain a visa prior to entering the emirate. However, the following passport holders can get an entry permit stamped in their passport upon arrival.

* AGCC country visa holders (certain designations only)
* France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco, Vatican City, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Hong Kong, Singapore South Korea and Malaysia

Regulations for visa application:

* Passport must have minimum 6 months validity at the time of applying for an Entry Permit.
* All photographs are to be recent color photographs. (Polaroid Photographs are not accepted)
* Those who are already in the U.A.E cannot get another entry permit until he/she departs from U.A.E.
* DNRD working hours are from 8 am to 2 pm. Saturday to Wednesday except public holidays. Thursdays and Fridays are normal weekend holidays.

The Dubai Naturalization & Residency Department (DNRD) issues different types visas which are listed below.

1- 96 hour visa:

* Issued upon arrival at the airport
* Airline sponsored only
* Applicants should have onward booking
* Should have a minimum of 8 hour transit break

2- Visit visa:

2.1 In case of Personal sponsorship

* Fees: Dhs 100
* Entry permit application form with completed typed data
* Original Marriage certificate and copy of it, in case of wife sponsorship
* Salary Certificate; The monthly salary should not be less than Dhs. 4000 in case of wife sponsorship, and Dhs. 6000 in case of first relatives sponsorship.
* Copy of the Sponsor passport
* Copy of the Sponsored passport.

2.2 In case of Establishments sponsorship

* Fees: Dhs 100
* Entry permit application form with completed typed data
* Establishment card and copy thereof
* Copy of the Sponsored passport.

2.3 Renewal

* Fees: Dhs 100
* Original Entry Permit.

2.4 Extension

* Fees: Dhs. 500
* Original Entry permit
* Extension application form
* Original sponsored passport.

3 - Transit visa

* Fees: Dhs. 120
* Establishment card
* Entry Permit Application form
* Copy of Sponsored passport.

4 - Tourist visa

* Fees: Dhs. 100
* Establishment card
* Statement of tourists data