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Visa routes for United Arab Emirates

Explore the visa categories commonly used for travel to United Arab Emirates. Requirements depend on your nationality and purpose of travel — we confirm the current list when you start an application.

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Tourist, transit and business visas issued on arrival or in advance depending on nationality.

Immigration rules for United Arab Emirates are set by that country's authorities, not by Alif Visa. We help you identify which route normally applies to your trip, gather the documents the authority expects, and submit a complete file where our service covers that destination.

Processing times, fees and eligibility criteria can change. When you search from our homepage or start an application, we show the current published requirements for your nationality and travel purpose.

Visa categories

Select a visa type to learn what it covers and how we can help with preparation and tracking.

01 Visit VisaHolidays, sightseeing and short stays with friends or family. 02 Business VisaMeetings, negotiations, training and short commercial travel. 03 eVisaElectronic visas and travel authorisations issued online. 04 Family VisaSpouse, partner, child and dependant applications. 05 Transit VisaAirside connections and short stops between flights. 06 Conference VisaSummits, exhibitions, trade fairs and academic events. 07 Other VisaRelated to Visa Invitation, Settlement and skilled worker routes. 08 Required Visa InvitationHost or business invitation letter required for a visa file.

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