What are the different types of visas for Dubai immigration?

Dubai, one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), offers several types of visas for immigrants and visitors. The visa types are mainly based on the purpose of the visit, the frequency of entries allowed, and the maximum duration of stay in the country. The types of visas offered by Dubai can be broadly categorised under 6 categories mentioned below.

 

Types of Dubai Visas

The following are the six major types of visas offered by Dubai:

 

• Dubai Transit Visa: This visa is issued to people who would have to transit through Dubai to reach another destination. Dubai offers two types of transit visas for people who might have a flight or cruise layover in Dubai. They are:
  • 48-hour Transit Visa: allows you to enter Dubai and stay for a maximum of 48 hours.
  • 96-hour Transit Visa: allows you to enter Dubai and stay for a maximum of 96 hours.

 

You may choose one of the transit visas mentioned above, depending on your intended period of stay in Dubai.

 

• Dubai Visit Visa: People willing to visit Dubai must apply for a Tourist Visa or Visit Visa. A Dubai Tourist visa is generally valid for 29 to 58 days. The following are the types of tourist visas offered by Dubai:
  • Single Entry Tourist Visa: allows you to enter the country once and stay for a maximum of 58 days.
  • Multiple Entry Tourist Visa: allows you to enter the country multiple times and stay for a maximum of 29 days.
  • Tourist visas for children and minors allow tourists under 18 years to enter the country once and stay for a maximum of 29 days.

 

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• Dubai Study visa: This visa allows you to migrate to Dubai for study purposes. The validity of the visa is usually till the duration of your course or study program.

 

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• Dubai Work Permit: Immigrants willing to migrate and work in Dubai can apply for a Dubai work permit. Dubai offers work visas for foreign workers who wish to work and stay in the country. You must apply for a residence permit after you enter Dubai on a work visa. Freelancers or remote workers can apply for a UAE Digital Nomad Visa to work and reside in Dubai or anywhere in the UAE. Job seekers can migrate to look for employment opportunities via the UAE job seeker visa, which is valid for Dubai as well.

 

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• Dubai Business visa: This visa allows you to migrate and stay in Dubai for business purposes, such as attending meetings or conferences. The visa is valid for a maximum of 14 days starting from the date of entry.
• UAE Golden Visa: The UAE Golden Visa allows business investors, meritorious students, scientists, entrepreneurs, and chief executives to invest in or own a business in Dubai or in any other emirates of the UAE.
• Dubai Medical Permit: People willing to visit Dubai for medical treatment purposes can apply for Dubai Medical Permit. This is a multiple-entry visa and the validity of the visa varies based on the type of treatment.

 

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