Choose your visa
Select the visa that matches the purpose of your trip to United Arab Emirates.
- SHORT STAYTOURISTSUP TO 5 YEARSUAE Tourist VisaFor tourists not eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival, including a five-year multiple-entry option. It is usually arranged through airlines, hotels or travel agents.View visa details
- SHORT STAYTRANSIT48 OR 96 HOURSUAE Transit VisaFor travellers transiting through the UAE, offered as a 48-hour or 96-hour option and sponsored by a UAE-based airline.View visa details
- SHORT STAYON ARRIVALUP TO 90 DAYSUAE Visa on ArrivalGranted at the border to citizens of certain countries for a stay of up to 90 days, with no advance application required.View visa details
- WORKEMPLOYER-SPONSOREDWork (Employment) Residence VisaThe standard employer-sponsored residence visa, letting a foreign national live and work for a company based in the UAE.View visa details
- WORKEMPLOYER PERMITMOHRE Work PermitIssued by MOHRE, this permit authorises an establishment to employ a specific worker and must be obtained before the work residence visa.View visa details
- STUDYINTERNATIONAL STUDENTSStudent Residence VisaA residence visa allowing international students to live in the UAE while studying at an accredited university or college.View visa details
- FAMILYDEPENDANTSFamily (Dependant) Residence VisaLets a UAE resident or citizen sponsor a spouse, children and parents to live in the country as dependants.View visa details
- FAMILYHOUSEHOLD SPONSORDomestic Worker Residence VisaAllows a resident or citizen household to sponsor a domestic worker to live and work in their home.View visa details
- SETTLEMENT5 OR 10 YEARSGolden Visa (Long-Term Residence)The UAE's flagship long-term residence, valid for 5 or 10 years, for investors, entrepreneurs, talented individuals and outstanding students.View visa details
- BUSINESSINVESTORS10 YEARSGolden Visa for InvestorsA 10-year Golden visa for public-investment and investment-fund investors who meet the qualifying investment thresholds.View visa details
- BUSINESSSPECIALISED TALENTGolden Visa for Specialised TalentA long-term Golden visa for scientists, doctors, specialists, inventors and creatives working in culture and art.View visa details
- STUDYTOP STUDENTSLONG-TERMGolden Visa for Outstanding StudentsA long-term Golden visa awarded to high-achieving students and graduates in the UAE and abroad.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTSELF-SPONSORED5 YEARSUAE Green ResidenceA five-year renewable long-term residence obtained through self-sponsorship, letting eligible people live and work in the UAE without a national sponsor.View visa details
- SETTLEMENT5 OR 10 YEARS5-Year and 10-Year Long-Term ResidenceA long-term residence framework offering renewable 5-year and 10-year visas to qualifying investors, talents, entrepreneurs and retirees.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTAGED 55+5 YEARSRetirement Visa (Retire in the UAE)A five-year renewable residence visa for retired residents and foreigners aged 55 and over who meet the financial criteria.View visa details
- BUSINESSREMOTE WORKERS1 YEARRemote Work / Virtual Working VisaA one-year self-sponsored residence visa letting people employed outside the UAE live in the country while continuing to work remotely.View visa details
Not sure which visa is right for you?
You can book a consultation with an immigration specialist who can talk you through your options, answer questions about your circumstances and help guide you through the process.
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