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Types of UAE Visas

The UAE offers visas in two main categories: visas for visitors and visas for residents. Each category has several sub-types that travelers can choose from when applying for their UAE visa. Visitor visas include options like tourist visas and transit visas, while resident visas cover work, family, and student visas. Each visa type has specific eligibility criteria and requirements, ensuring that applicants can find a suitable option based on their purpose of visit.

The following visa types are available to foreign nationals coming to the UAE:

Jobseeker Visit Visa

This visa type is issued to foreign nationals coming to the UAE to search for new job opportunities. You can obtain this visa with a validity period of 60, 90, or 120 days. A UAE-based host or sponsor is not required.

Eligibility for a jobseeker visa

To get a visit visa for the purpose of exploring job opportunities, the applicant must fulfil the following conditions:

  1. He/she must be either:
    1. in the first, second or third skill level as per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE)

Level 1: Legislators, managers, and business executives

Level 2: Professionals in scientific, technical and human fields

Level 3: Technicians in scientific, technical and humanitarian fields, or

  1. a graduate from the best 500 universities in the world and must have graduated within the last 2 years.
  1. He/she must hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent

He/she must fulfil the prescribed financial guarantee.

 

Documents Required:

Single Entry-Tourist Visa​

The foreigner is granted an entry visa for a single visit for the purpose of tourism for a period of 30 or 60 days, and the sponsor / host in UAE should be one of the establishments working in the field of tourism, after paying the prescribed fee and financial security deposit

Documents Required:

Multiple Entry-Tourist Visa​

The UAE offers a multi-entry tourist visa, allowing travelers to enter the country multiple times during a set period, typically 5 years. This visa allows multiple entries over five years, with each stay lasting up to 90 days, extendable for another 90 days.

Documents Required:

Transit Visa

Foreign nationals who plan on entering the UAE for a short period of time on their way to another destination can obtain a transit visa. This visa is not extendable, nor renewable.

There are two types of UAE transit visas: one that is valid for 48 hours and one that is valid for 96 hours.

Documents Required:

Family Visit Visa

Eligibility: At Green Roots Tourism, we assist UAE residents in sponsoring family members for a family visit visa, allowing relatives such as parents, spouses, and children to visit the UAE for a limited period.

Visa Duration: Our team at Green Roots Tourism facilitates family visit visas for durations ranging from 30 to 90 days, with options for visa extensions based on current UAE regulations.

Hassle-Free Process: With Green Roots Tourism, you can rely on our expertise in navigating the visa procedures to secure the family visit visa for your loved ones.

Note: for Parents – NOC Letter (Required only if sponsoring one of the Parents) Example: If you are only sponsoring the mother, then you must submit an NOC Letter from the father.
If any parent died, the death certificate is required with MOFA attested.
Note: for Partner’s Family – Memorandum & Company Trade License is required instead of Salary certificate

Documents Required:

UAE WORK/RESIDENCE VISA

At Green Roots Tourism, we specialize in assisting businesses and individuals with the smooth acquisition of UAE employment visas. An employment visa is required for foreign nationals to legally work in the UAE and is typically sponsored by the employer. We handle all the necessary steps, including obtaining the entry permit, conducting medical tests, and processing the Emirates ID, which is mandatory for working professionals in the UAE. The visa is usually valid for 2-3 years, depending on the employment contract and company. If you are already in the UAE, you can apply for a change of status or can exit the country and return.

Green Roots Tourism ensures a hassle-free process, guiding both employers and employees through the necessary documentation and legal requirements, while staying up-to-date with UAE labor laws and regulations.

UAE FAMILY SPONSOR VISA

At Green Roots Tourism, we provide comprehensive assistance for securing the 2-year family sponsorship visa in the UAE, allowing residents to sponsor their immediate family members such as spouses, children, or parents. This visa enables families to live together in the UAE, with the sponsor assuming responsibility for their stay. The process requires the sponsor to meet certain income criteria and provide essential documents like proof of relationship, valid UAE residency, and tenancy contracts.

At Green Roots Tourism, we streamline the entire process, ensuring all paperwork is in order and submitted to the appropriate authorities, such as the ICA or GDRFA. The 2-year visa can be renewed, offering families long-term stability in the UAE. Our experts are well-versed in the latest government regulations, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for both sponsors and their families.

Requirements: It is easier for a male expatriate to sponsor his family members to the UAE than it is for a woman. If you are a man who is on the UAE on a Residence Visa, you can bring the following family members on a Family Visa to the UAE:

  • Your wife. If you are a Muslim resident, you may also sponsor two wives but you must meet certain terms set out by the UAE Govt.
  • Your sons. You can sponsor your sons only if they are 18 or under. If the sons are over 18, you can still sponsor them but only if they are students, and only up to the age of 21. Additionally, if the sons are over 18, they must enter the UAE at least once every six months if studying abroad otherwise their UAE visa will be canceled.
  • Your daughters. You can sponsor your daughters only if they are unmarried.
  • Your parents. You can also sponsor your parents, provided you meet the following conditions:
    • You sponsor both parents unless one of them has passed away
    • You pay a deposit of AED 2,500 as a guarantee for each parent— make sure to check with the corresponding immigration department as this fee may change.
    • You get your parents a medical insurance policy
    • You have a monthly salary of AED 20,000 or an AED 19,000 plus a two-bedroom accommodation

Your stepchildren. You may also sponsor your stepchildren if you get a written No Objection Certificate from the biological parent. The visa for stepchildren is valid for one year and renewable.

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