Obtaining a visa for Dubai is not as difficult. In reality, it is one of the easiest visas to obtain as a tourist visa or even an investor and resident. This post lists down the various types of Dubai visa with a full guide on how to select one for yourself.
1.Property Owner Visa
Property owner visa If you have a property that costs AED 1 million or more in Dubai, then the property owner’s visa will be for you. Yet, the home must be free and clear (no mortgage) for this property. If a property investor, they will need to provide Dubai Economic Department with copies of passport and title deed. After clearance by the Dubai Land Department, a trade license is issued which facilitates applying for two-year residency visas with Immigration.
Visas For Property Owners : Options
5-Year Visa: The 5-year renewable visa is for investors who have property over AED 5 million, if they buy it and remain the owner.
Property Owners — This category allows property owners with investments up to AED 1 million or more can apply for a renewal of their current visa, lasting two years.
Investors — with the follow conditions: public investments of AED 10 million, real estate does not exceed 60%, continuation depend on keeping investment for investors and no less that three years. 👉10-Year Visa
2.Tourist Visa
The most sought after among UAE visa types is a tourist Visa to Dubai. These can be processed by airlines, official tour operators or any relative/friend resident in the UAE. Those who are under 18 years old that apply independently may not be accepted, but every dependent whether or the woman will have a visa and there is no cost for it. Approximately AED 350 for a single-entry tourist visa valid for 30 days.
There are following Subcategories of the Tourist Visa;
A) Transit Visa: For frequent travelers this may be a “transit” visa or 96 hours and tourists can obtain this through national airlines such as Emirates, Fly Dubai, Etihad Airways or Air Arabia. This is a visa with a fee close to AED 50 that requires the approval of Dubai Immigration Department and can be availed at only dedicated airport counters.
B) Visa on arrival: Available for nationals of certain countries, provided they hold a passport valid at least six months from the date of entry. 14-days visa on arrival for Indian passport-holding nationals who have a valid US Visa/Green Card or UK/EU residency. GCC residents have to apply online and GCC nationals do not need a visa.
3.Student Visa
A student visa is a Dubai Visa offered to overseas students who want to study at Dubai. Students require admission letter from the university, fitness test paper for medical challenge and a sponsorship visa either on self-finance basis or by a parent or relative to apply along with permission from General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA). The length of this visa is 1 year.
Additional Information:
Arm female students:be sponsored by the university above 18, otherwise be undergraduate or graduate in University Arm male students:sponsorship of parents over 18 years old, must study at the school when they are not allowed to drop out.
Women students Can stay under their parent’s visa as long untill India marriage. In a statement, a UAE Cabinet order said high school graduates are eligible for an extra 1-year visa.
4.Work Visa/Residence Visa
Work Visa or Residence Visa (For Legal Job Work) — In order to get this visa, you need to officially work in the UAE. The conditions are often met by the employer, which is usually tests a medical test- photograph and passport copy – attested related to their education. Sponsorship for a visa that enables you to reside in Portugal and provides automatic job portability which will be valid for 2 years.
For Dependents:
The visa for dependants which may include a wife and/or children is dependent on the primary visa holder being granted one first. For sponsorship you need a minimum of 3000 AED salary with accomodation or andilas (without accom too) endif –>
Investor Visa
Investor visas – if you have a business of your own, this may be the visa for which you qualify. You must have a business license, photos taken for Bangkok banks, health check (for most cases), and copies of passports. An individual must hold shares of over AED 70,000 and pay a refundable fee worth AED 10,000 in order to secure the visa. This deposit will be refunded on visa cancellation. A five-year multiple-entry visa will be granted to entrepreneurs provided they have secured funding of a minimum AED 500,000 or endorsement by an accredited business incubator.
Additional Requirement:
An additional amount of AED 20,000 security deposit (for an applicant who has less than AED70,000 in shares)
6. Retiree Visa
Retiree visa (If you are over 55 years old), Good for five years To be eligible, you must fit in one or more of the following categories:
Buy a property of AED 2million.
More than AED 1 million in financial savings.
Receiving an earning income, not less than AED 20,000 a month.
