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:
Visas for visitors
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:
a. 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
b. a graduate from the best 500 universities in the world and must have graduated within the last 2 years.
2. He/she must hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
3. He/she must fulfil the prescribed financial guarantee.
Scanned Documents Required
- A colored photo
- A copy of the applicant’s passport
- Qualification certificate (attested)
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
Scanned Documents Required
- One personal photo
- Copy of the passport
- CNIC copy for the country of origin for some nationalities (Iraq – Pakistan – Iran – Afghanistan)
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.
Scanned Documents Required
- A passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry
- Applicants may need to show proof of sufficient financial means, such as a bank statement showing a balance of at least USD 4,000 or equivalent
- Applicants required to provide proof of medical insurance covering their stay in the UAE
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.
Scanned Documents Required
- a passport or travel document with a minimum validity of three /six months
- a photo of self against a white background
- an onward ticket booking to a 3rd destination, other than the one you are coming from
Family Visit Visa
Eligibility: At Zeki Travels, 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 Zeki Travels 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 Zeki Travels, you can rely on our expertise in navigating the visa procedures to secure the family visit visa for your loved ones.
Scanned Documents Required
1. Applicant Passport Copy | 2. Old Visa Copy |
3. Passport Size Photo | 4. Old Visa Copy |
5. Applicant One Photo | 6. Sponsor Visa & Passport copy |
7. Sponsor Original Emirates ID | 8. Ejari / Tenancy Contract |
9. Sponsor Employment contract with Minimum salary of AED 10000 (If it is Freezone salary certificate is required) with 6 months Bank Statement. | |
10. Relationship certificate | · Wife ->Marriage certificate with MOFA attested |
· Child-Birth certificate with MOFA attested | · Others->affidavit from consulate |
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
UAE WORK/EMPLOYMENT VISA
At Zeki Travels, 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.
Zeki Travels 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.
Scanned Documents Required
- passport valid for at least six months at the time of entry
- CNIC Copy
- Recent colour photographs with a white background
- Educational documents (Attested)
- Updated C.V
UAE FREELANCE VISA
At Zeki Travels, we provide expert guidance for obtaining the freelance or self-employed visa in the UAE, offering flexibility for professionals who wish to work independently. The freelance visa allows individuals to operate as self-employed in sectors like media, technology, education, and more. It’s ideal for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and consultants seeking to live and work in the UAE.
Our team assists with the entire process, from setting up a freelance permit to applying for the visa and obtaining the necessary documents, such as a residence visa and Emirates ID.
With Zeki Travels, you can navigate the application process smoothly, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and enjoying the freedom of working independently.
Scanned Documents Required
- passport valid for at least six months at the time of entry
- CNIC Copy
- Recent colour photographs with a white background
- Educational documents (Attested)
- Updated C.V
UAE FAMILY SPONSOR VISA
At Zeki Travels, 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 Zeki Travels, 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.
Scanned Documents Required
- Passport copies of the family member/s being sponsored
- Passport-size pictures of the family member/s being sponsored
- Medical clearance certificate for any family member over the age of 18
- Copy of the sponsor’s employment contract or company contract
- Proof of the monthly salary the sponsor earns
- The legalized marriage certificate
- Proof of accommodation in UAE, such as the registered tenancy contract
- The latest utility bill
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