Dubai Visa.

Dubai Visa

The largest and most populated city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dubai, is situated on the Persian Gulf's southeast coast. People from all over the world travel there for work and pleasure because it is one of the cities in the nation with the quickest growth. Due to its thriving economy, opulent way of life, and high standard of living, Dubai has made a reputation for itself and is now regarded as a significant Middle Eastern business centre. 

Dubai Visa Types

• 48-hour visa
• 96-hour visa
• 14 days Single entry short-term visa
• 30 days Single entry short-term visa
• 90 days visit visa
• Multi entry long-term visa
• Multi entry short-term visa

48-hour visa

Only 48 hours are allotted for the validity of this visa. It is perfect for visitors who are going to the UAE with the intention of staying there for no more than two days. The visa has a 30-day validity window starting on the day it is issued.(ads1)

96-hour visa

This visa, like the 48-hour visa, is best used when entering the nation for a stay of 4 days, or 96 hours or less. Travelers who pause enroute to their next destination or visit the UAE for business meetings choose to obtain the visa. The visa is legitimate for 30 days after it is issued. 

Single Entry short-term visa

Valid for a period of two weeks i.e., 14 days, the 14 days single entry short-term visa is a non-extendable one. Individuals can avail this type of visa if the country is to be visited for a short trip be it for business or holidaying with the near and dear ones.

30 days Single entry short-term visa

The 30-day single-entry visa for Dubai is good for 58 days after the date of issuance. An individual is permitted a 30-day stay in the nation with the aid of the visa. The visa cannot be extended, which needs to be stated. 

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90 Days Visit visa

This visa when availed enables individuals to stay in the country for a longer period of time when compared to the other types of visa. The visa comes with a validity period of 90 days and is preferred for those visiting families or friends, business training, long holidays, etc.

Multi-Entry Long Term Visa (90 days)

The lengthy multiple entry Dubai visa is good for 90 days. It can be applied to extend your stay in the UAE. The holders of this visa are permitted to enter the country more than once and remain there for 90 days following the initial arrival. 

Multi-Entry Short-Term Visa (30 days)

The multi-entry short-term dubai visa is non-extendable and can be used to enter the country multiple times within the validity period of the visa. The visa comes with a validity of 58 days from the date of issue and can be used to stay in UAE for 30 days from the first entry using the visa. It needs to be mentioned here that the multi-entry visa cannot be cancelled once utilized.

How to Apply for Dubai Visa

Applicants must go to the nearest visa application center to apply for a UAE visa and turn in the relevant paperwork, along with the visa application form. The center is where you must also pay the necessary visa payments. The application is processed by the authorities after the required procedure has been completed. 

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Eligibility Criteria for Dubai Visa

To be eligible for any of the visas offered by the authorities, the applicant needs to fulfil any one of the below mentioned criteria:

• Travel records: Under this criterion, applicants who have travelled once to countries like USA, UK, Schengen countries, European Union, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Canada, Switzerland, Japan etc, in the last 5 years or have a valid visa for the countries or have evidence of travel records in the last 5 years to the UAE can apply.
• Financial records: Applicants who do not meet the requirements based on their travel history must provide either Form 16 for the previous two years or their Income Tax Return for the same time period, with a minimum gross income from a business, profession, or job of not more than Rs.2 lakh per year. Additionally, applicants may provide documentation of fixed deposits held at banks or the post office totaling at least Rs.5 lakh.
• Invitation from immediate family member residing in UAE on family status: Under this criterion, spouse and children aged below 21 years and/or parents above 60 years can be invited.
• Newly married couple: The marriage certificate, notarized affidavit on Rs.100 stamp paper, No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the parents with photo ID evidence, wedding card, and marriage photograph of the pair must be given in the event that the name of the spouse is not endorsable on the passport.

Dubai Visa Requirements

Under Travel Record:

• Original passport having a validity of a minimum of 6 months.
• Coloured photocopy of the first and last two pages, observation page and valid travel records (if any).
• Duly filled in visa application form and signed along with his/her photograph.
• Invitation letter (if any) from the host company in the country.
• Onward and return confirmed ticket of Emirates or Fly Dubai in original and photocopy.
• Applicable visa fees in cash/demand draft/credit card.
• Female applicants and students above the age of 18 years and those travelling alone need to provide No Objection Certificate (NOC) from parents/husband, photo ID of the parents/husband. They are also required to provide a coloured copy of the host passport or residence visa.

Under Financial Record:

• Duly filled in visa application form and signed along with his/her photograph.
• Onward and return confirmed ticket of Emirates or Fly Dubai in original and photocopy.
• Applicable visa fees in cash/demand draft/credit card.
• Invitation letter (if any) from the host company in the country.
• Original passport having a validity of minimum 6 months.
• Coloured photocopy of the first and last two pages, observation page and valid travel records (if any).
• Original and photocopy of Income Tax returns.
• Salary slips of the last 6 months.
• Photocopy of PAN
• Original and photocopy of Fixed deposit receipt.
• Female applicants and students above the age of 18 years and are travelling alone need to provide No Objection Certificate (NOC) from parents/husband, photo ID of the parents/husband. They are also required to provide a coloured copy of the host passport or residence visa.(ads2)

Invitation from immediate family member residing in UAE on family status:

• Invitation letter, passport copy and valid residence visa copy of the host in UAE.
• Onward and return confirmed ticket of Emirates or Fly Dubai in original and photocopy.
• Duly filled in visa application form and signed along with his/her photograph.
• Original passport having a validity of minimum 6 months.
• Coloured photocopy of the first and last two pages, observation page and valid travel records (if any).
• Invitation letter (if any) from the host company in the country.
• Applicable visa fees in cash/demand draft/credit card.
• Female applicants and students above the age of 18 years and are travelling alone need to provide No Objection Certificate (NOC) from parents/husband, photo ID of the parents/husband. They are also required to provide a coloured copy of the host passport or residence visa.

Additional documents required to be submitted by applicants for availing different types of Dubai Visa:

Types of Dubai Visa	Additional Documents
48-hour visa	First and second page of the Application form. The Confirmed Emirates and Fly Dubai airline ticket. Coloured photocopies of the first and the last two pages of the passport. Third and fourth page of the Application form.
96-hour visa
14 days Single entry short-term visa
30 days Single entry short-term visa
90 days visit visa
Multi entry long-term visa
Multi entry short-term visa

Dubai Visa Fees

When the applicant applies for a visa in a bid to travel to the UAE, he/she is required to a pay a fee to avail it. Listed below are the amounts that need to be paid for availing different types of visa issued by the authorities:

Types of Dubai Visa	Fees
48-hour visa	Rs.2,200
96-hour visa	Rs.3,899
14 days Single entry short-term visa	Rs.9,500
30 days Single entry short-term visa	Rs.6,755
90 days visit visa	Rs.16,890
Multi entry long-term visa	Rs.40,320
Multi entry short-term visa	Rs.17,110

Note: The visa fees once paid is not refundable under any circumstances.

Dubai Visa Photo Requirements

Individuals applying for a UAE visa must ensure that their photograph meets certain established guidelines, as listed below:

• The image should be recent (not more than 6 months old).
• The image should be in color. Black and white images are not permitted.
• The photograph should be taken against a light background. Images with dark backgrounds will be rejected.
• The image should be of standard size (45mm by 35mm).
• There should be no shadows on the image. It should be clear.
• Glasses should not be worn unless prescribed for medical reasons. It is recommended to remove the glasses while taking the picture. The eyes should be clearly visible in the image.
• Individuals should avoid wearing headgear in the picture. Headgear is permitted only for religious reasons, subject to it not covering the face.
• The image should not be edited/pixelated.

• The photograph should not have the face at an angle. A full frontal view of the face should be presented. The face should account for around 80% of the image size.

Dubai Visa Processing Time

After the visa application form is submitted and the visa fees are paid, the authorities start processing the application. The time taken to process the application is listed below for all types of visas that the UAE offers to the applicants:

Dubai Visa Category	Processing Time	Visa Application Submission Time
48-hour visa	Processing time taken for Normal Visa: 3-4 working days from the date of submission (excluding Friday, Saturday and any UAE holiday). Processing time taken for Express Visa: 36 hours from the time of submission (excluding Friday, Saturday and any UAE holiday).	Submission Time for Normal Visa: 9:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m. Submission Time for Express Visa: 9:30 a.m to 12:00 noon.
96-hour visa
14 days Single entry short-term visa
30 days Single entry short-term visa
90 days visit visa	3-4 working days from the date of submission of the visa application (excluding Friday, Saturday and any UAE holiday).	9:30 am to 17:30 p.m
Multi entry long-term visa
Multi entry short-term visa

Dubai Visa Application Form

The dubai visa application form which needs to be submitted to the authorities by the applicants along with the documents can be downloaded.

Dubai Visa Application Centres in India

City	Address	Contact Number
Lucknow	F 7, First Floor Chintels House 16 Station Road Lucknow 226001	0522 - 61608080
Jaipur	143 Ganpati Plaza MI Road Jaipur 302 001	0141 - 4004000
Thiruvananthapuram	T.C 2/2408-3, First Floor Asiatic Business Centre Attinkuzhy Kazhakootam Trivandrum 695581	Not Available
Pune	Marvel Edge F Core 4th Floor, Viman Nagar Pune 411014	Not Available
New Delhi	Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Mezzanine Floor Baba Kharak Singh Marg New Delhi 110001	Not Available
Mumbai	Urmi Axis Building Ground Floor Behind Famous Studio Opposite E Moses Road, Mahalaxmi (West) Mumbai 400011	Not Available
Hyderabad	8-2-700, Ground Floor Srida Anushka Pride Opposite Ratnadeep Super Market, Banjara Hills Road No. 12 Hyderabad 500 034	Not Available
Kolkata	Joint Visa Application Centre, 5th Floor Rene Tower Plot No. AA-I, 1842, Rajdanga Main Road Kasba Kolkata 700107	Not Available
Cochin	Ground Floor S&T Arcade, Kurisupally Road, Opposite Cochin Shipyard, Ravipuram, Cochin Kerala 682015	Not Available
Chennai	2nd Floor No.74 Fagun Towers Ethiraj Salai Egmore Chennai 600008	Not Available
Bangalore	Global Tech Park No: 11, 1st Floor O Shaughnessy Road Langford Town Bengaluru Karnataka 560025	Not Available
Ahmedabad	Ground Floor Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Opposite Vallabh Sadan Temple, Ashram Road Ahmedabad 380009	Not Available

Dubai Visa Status

Once the visa application is submitted, applicants can check the status of the application. This can be done by following the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: First, the applicant needs to visit www.dubaivisa.net/india/index.html

Step 2: Thereafter, he/she needs to click on 'Track Your Application'.

Step 3: In the corresponding page, the reference number and the passport expiry date needs to be provided.

Step 4: Once the details are entered, the 'Submit' button needs to be clicked.

Step 5: On doing this, the status of your dubai visa application is displayed in the corresponding page.

Dubai Visa On Arrival

You can get a Dubai visa on arrival depending on your nationality. The current rules are being followed considering the COVID-19 situation.

Passengers travelling from the below-listed countries are required to follow the given protocols:

Ethiopia, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, South Africa, Pakistan, Vietnam, Uganda, Zambia

Rules for the passengers travelling from mentioned countries:

• Must carry a valid negative RT-PCR report with QR code for a test carried out within 48 hours of travel. Validity will be calculated from sample collection time before departure.
• A rapid RT PCR test report with a QR code for a test conducted at the departure airport within six hours of departure.

The Indian national holding a normal passport travelling to Dubai to or from India can get a Dubai visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days if:

• They have a residence visa issued by the United Kingdom or Europe union.
• Or they have a visitor visa or a green card issued by the United States.

The visa issued by the United Kingdom, United States, or the European Union must have at least six months of validity.