• 22 Jul, 2024
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How many types of Dubai visas are there?

Dubai is where the fantastic infrastructure resides, making it a beautifully designed locality separate from other worlds. People from different countries want to visit this remarkable place. Buildings, malls, and monuments are embedded with the latest styles and tell about the technological mind behind them. Along with that, the most special setting is the Atlantis, the palm resort on the coast.  But for all this, one should have a proper visa that makes it easier for tourists to enter Dubai and avoids hassles at the airport check. 

The page will inform you about the visa and its categories and requirements during the visa process. The visa process has been explained in points and subheadings for better understanding. 

If an individual has decided to make their holiday memorable in Dubai, then it is necessary to know that there are different categories of visas that have been set according to travel needs and eligibility. 

  • Single-entry tourist visa: If the passenger has a single-entry tourist visa, it will be valid for 30 days or 60 days. 
  • Multiple entry tourist visa: if the passenger has a multiple entry tourist visa, it will be valid for 30 days or 60 days. 
  • On the other hand, if there is a multiple-entry long-term tourist visa, then it will be valid for five years. 
  • If the passenger has a transit visa, then it can be valid for 48 hours and another 96 hours. 
  • You will receive the visa upon arrival at the airport for 30 days or 90 days, depending on your nationality. 
  • If you are an Indian, then get the visa upon arriving at the airport. The condition is that the particular passenger has a visit visa given by the USA, a green card issued by the USA, or a residence visa given by the UK or the EU. 
  • If the passenger is from a GCC country ( GCC citizens are permitted visa-free entry), the following person will get the Dubai visa

What are the requirements and application needed at the time of the Visa process?

During the visa process, there are different types, and as per that, the requirements are also different in terms of documents that need to be submitted. Here are the documents mentioned below. These documents need to be valid; otherwise, they may be delayed during the process and may be late for the trip. The entire schedule can be disturbed. 

  • A recent passport photograph.
  • A passport or travel documents that must be valid for no less than 6 months,
  • Passengers should have valid health insurance.
  • A national identity card in case of the particular nationalities. 
  • Passengers must have a travel ticket showing an onward journey, and if it is a transit visa, that should be within 96 hours of arriving in Dubai.
  • If you are a GCC resident, then a copy of the resident permit is necessary. 
  • For visa on arrival for Indian nationals, a permanent residence card ( green card) issued by the USA or a residence visa issued by the UK or European Union countries.