Before you apply
Who needs a visa, whether you qualify and the documents United Arab Emirates asks for.
6 UAE resources in this topic
Requirements & how-to guidance
- UAE entry permits and visa on arrival explainedGuidance
How the UAE's entry permits, visa on arrival and transit visas work for short visits, with the official UAE Government guidance.
- UAE long-term residence explainedGuidance
How the UAE's long-term Green Residence route works — a five-year renewable self-sponsored residence — with the official ICP guidance.
- UAE visa eligibilityGuidance
Eligibility for UAE visas — awaiting review against the official UAE Government, ICP and GDRFA sources.
- Documents for a UAE visa applicationGuidance
Documents required for a UAE visa application — awaiting review against the official UAE Government, ICP and GDRFA sources.
- Emirates ID and Medical Fitness TestGuidance
Every UAE residence visa applicant aged 18 or over must pass a medical fitness test and apply for an Emirates ID as part of getting or renewing residency.
- Sponsorship in the UAE Residence SystemGuidance
Most UAE residence visas are sponsored, meaning a person's right to stay is tied to an employer, family member, institution or self-sponsorship under a long-term visa.