Applying
The UAE application process follows a similar shape whichever route you use. Work through the sections in order.
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Before you apply
Who needs a visa, whether you qualify and the documents United Arab Emirates asks for.
- UAE entry permits and visa on arrival explainedGuidance
- UAE long-term residence explainedGuidance
- UAE visa eligibilityGuidance
- Documents for a UAE visa applicationGuidance
Making your application
How to apply for a UAE visa or permit, appointments and biometrics.
- How to apply for a UAE visaGuidance
Fees & processing times
What a UAE application costs and how long a decision takes.
- UAE visa feesGuidance
- UAE visa processing timesGuidance