UAE visa resources

Documents for a UAE visa application

Documents required for a UAE visa application — awaiting review against the official UAE Government, ICP and GDRFA sources.

Official guidance Regularly updated

Important

This information is for general guidance only. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee your application will be approved.

This page will list the documents required for each UAE visa route. The document checklists are awaiting review against the official UAE Government portal, ICP and GDRFA sources before publication — please use the official links below in the meantime.

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Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Types of visas (UAE Government portal) (opens in new tab)
General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) (opens in new tab)

Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-09. Information only — not legal advice.