{"id":78351,"date":"2020-09-22T12:28:38","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T12:28:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.expatinfodesk.com\/?page_id=78351"},"modified":"2023-01-30T12:58:23","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T12:58:23","slug":"visas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/dubai\/visas\/type-of-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Visas Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"page-header\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;\">\n<h2>Visas Guide for Expats and Global Nomads<\/h2>\n<h4>Types of visas<\/h4>\n<p>Applying for a UAE visa can be relatively straightforward. However, for everything to run smoothly, it is important that you know the rules and regulations in advance, and that you have all the necessary documentation ready before you start the process. If you are not thoroughly prepared, the process can become somewhat frustrating.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that visa requirements and regulations do change from time to time. As a result, the UAE authorities advise all people planning to come to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/dubai\/\">Dubai<\/a> to check that they have the most up-to-date information by checking with their local UAE embassy or consulate.<\/p>\n<p>The rules change depending on your nationality. If you are a citizen of one of the 34 privileged countries, you will find the process much easier. The privileged countries are:<\/p>\n<p><em>Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Britain, Brunei, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United States, and the Vatican.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The type of visa you obtain is very much dependent on your purpose for visiting and the length of your visit.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit Visa &#8211; 30 days &#8211; a sponsor is necessary for those who are not nationals of one of the privileged countries<\/li>\n<li>Student Visit Visa &#8211; 60 days &#8211; for students registered at educational institutions<\/li>\n<li>Mission Visa &#8211; 90 days &#8211; for temporary workers in the U.A.E.<\/li>\n<li>Residence Visa &#8211; 36 months &#8211; for those who are working in the country and their dependents<\/li>\n<li>Residence Visa for dependents &#8211; 36 months &#8211; can only be processed once you have your residence visa<\/li>\n<li>Residence Visa for parents &#8211; 12 months<\/li>\n<li>Employment Visa &#8211; 30 days &#8211; allows entry to the country before a residence visa is processed<\/li>\n<li>Property Owner Visa &#8211; 6 months &#8211; renewable if property owner leaves the country<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;city-side-bar&#8221;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-one&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Top Tips&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-one-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">01<\/td>\n<td>Dubai might look like a Western country but it is still a Middle Eastern country. Make sure you know the rules and stay on the right side of the law.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">02<\/td>\n<td>While Dubai is unbelievably hot in the summer, the weather in winter is wonderful. Make the most of it by investigating the many outdoor activities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">03<\/td>\n<td>Choose an area to live and a school for your children which is close to work location. This will save the whole family a lot of commuting time.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">04<\/td>\n<td>When you first arrive, there will be a lot of bureaucracy to deal with. Make sure you have a good supply of passport photocopies and lots of patience.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">05<\/td>\n<td>With the high turnover of expatriates, people are very welcoming and extremely helpful in practical matters as well as in helping you settle in.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-two&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Useful links&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.careerdubai.net\" href=\"http:\/\/www.careerdubai.net\/\">http:\/\/www.careerdubai.net<\/a><br \/>\nOnline jobs portal that advertises opportunities in the Dubai region.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.arabnews.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.arabnews.com\/\">http:\/\/www.arabnews.com<\/a><br \/>\nLeading online English news service.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/\">http:\/\/www.dubizzle.com<\/a><br \/>\nAdvertises everything from jobs and property to cars and second-hand furniture.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.souq.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.souq.com\/\">http:\/\/www.souq.com<\/a><br \/>\nUAE&#8217;s equivalent to eBay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-three&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Interesting fact&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23333333&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#eeeeee&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-three-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"fa fa-snowflake-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>Dubai is the 2nd largest emirate of the United Arab Emirates, but the most popular with the largest port and commercial center.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] Visas Guide for Expats and Global Nomads Types of visas Applying for a UAE visa can be relatively straightforward. 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