Visa services
Visas for travel worldwide.
Requirements and processing times for 26 countries, for UAE residents. Find your destination and see exactly what you need.
Middle East
3 countries
Saudi Arabia
Tourist 12 hours · Business 7 days
- Tourist — 12 hours
- Business — 7 days
Apply for Saudi ArabiaDocuments required
- Tourist (all GCC residents): passport copy valid 6 months
- Tourist: photograph with a white background
- Tourist: UAE visa copy valid for more than 3 months
- Tourist: city names and travel dates
- Business: original passport and original Emirates ID
- Business: one recent photograph with a white background
- Business: NOC letter and trade licence
- Business: cancellation letter for any existing KSA business or tourist visa
Visa approval or rejection is entirely at the discretion of Immigration.
Visa fees are non-refundable.
Bahrain
3–5 working days
- Tourist — single or multiple entry
Apply for BahrainDocuments required
- Passport copy
- Photograph with a white background
- UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy, both sides
Oman
2 working days
- Tourist
Apply for OmanDocuments required
- Passport scan copy
- UAE residence visa copy
- Emirates ID copy, both sides
- Photograph
Asia
9 countries
China
4–7 days
- Tourist — 90 days validity, 14 days stay
- Business — 90 days validity, 30 days stay
- Family (Q1 / Q2)
Apply for ChinaDocuments required
- Original passport, valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of travel
- UAE residence visa, valid for a minimum of 3 months
- One passport-size photograph with a white background
- Letter from your employer stating salary and position, with the company stamp
- If self-employed: trade licence and a self-introduction letter on company letterhead with a stamp
- Invitation letter from China (business purpose)
- Trade licence copy
For some nationalities — Pakistan, Bangladesh, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, Iran — an invitation from a government-approved Chinese company (with barcode) is required.
A normal invitation letter from the Chinese company and an ID copy of the invitee may also be requested.
Singapore
5 days
- Tourist
Apply for SingaporeDocuments required
- Passport copy
- Recent photograph with a white background
- UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy, both sides
- Original company NOC letter with stamp and signature
Japan
15–25 days
- Tourist
Apply for JapanDocuments required
- Coloured passport copy
- Emirates ID copy, both sides
- UAE residence visa copy
- Photograph with a white background
- NOC letter stating salary, position and travel dates
- Three months bank statement
South Korea
12–14 days after document submission
- Tourist — single entry
Apply for South KoreaDocuments required
- Original passport valid for at least 6 months
- UAE residence visa valid for at least 6 months (must be a UAE resident of at least 2 years)
- One passport-size photograph with a white background
- NOC from your company and trade licence copy
- Original invitation letter (business)
- Original business registration certificate (business)
- Original letter of guarantee (business)
- Three months original bank statement (minimum AED 30,000, depending on nationality)
The applicant must submit the application at the consulate in person.
Thailand
5 days
- Tourist
Apply for ThailandDocuments required
- Original passport, valid at least 6 months from the date of travel
- Passport copy
- Two photographs
- Hotel accommodation
- Confirmed return ticket
- Letter from your employer stating salary and position (minimum salary AED 4,000)
Sri Lanka
3–4 working days
- Tourist
Apply for Sri LankaDocuments required
- Passport copy, valid 6 months from the travel date
- UAE residence visa copy
India
4 working days
- e-Visa
Apply for IndiaDocuments required
- Passport copy
- Passport-size photograph with a white background
e-Visa is available to nationals of over 150 countries — ask us to confirm yours.
Malaysia
2 days
- e-Visa — single or multiple entry
Apply for MalaysiaDocuments required
- Original passport, valid at least 6 months from the date of travel
- Two photographs
- Hotel accommodation
- Confirmed return ticket
- Letter from your employer stating salary and position (minimum salary AED 4,000)
- Three months bank statements if your salary is below AED 4,500 (minimum balance AED 5,000)
- Invitation letter or trade licence copy for a business trip
Pakistan
5 working days
- Tourist
- Business
Apply for PakistanDocuments required
- Passport copy
- UAE visa copy
- Emirates ID copy
- Photograph
For a business visa, a business invitation letter and a copy of the inviting company’s trade licence are also required.
Europe
6 countries
United Kingdom
15–20 working days
- Tourist
- Business
Apply for United KingdomDocuments required
- Original passport (6 months validity, with at least two blank pages)
- Valid UAE residence visa with 90 days validity
- Original NOC letter stating salary, designation, joining date and travel purpose, addressed to the consulate or embassy
- Valid trade licence copy
- Latest 6 months bank statement, online with bank stamp or original
- Marriage certificate (for couples)
- Birth certificate (for minor children)
- Invitation letter from the UK for business purposes
We advise on the documentation needed, book tickets and hotels, and schedule your appointment.
Schengen
15 days
- Tourist
- Stay
- 15 days
Apply for SchengenDocuments required
- Original passport (6 months validity, with at least two blank pages)
- Valid UAE residence visa with 90 days validity
- Original NOC letter stating salary, designation, joining date and travel purpose, addressed to the consulate or embassy
- Valid trade licence copy, and a self-introduction letter stating monthly income and passport details for partners, investors and owners
- Three recent photographs with a white background (3.5 x 4.5 cm)
- Latest 6 months bank statement, online with bank stamp or original
- Invitation letter required for a business visa
The Schengen Area comprises 26 countries that allow free movement between them as a single area — 22 in the EU and 4 in EFTA.
An invitation letter from a friend or relative can be an additional advantage.
Urgent service is available for an additional charge.
Turkey
e-Visa 1–3 days · Stamp visa 15 days
- e-Visa — 1–3 days, 90 days validity, 30 days stay
- Stamp visa — 15 days, 90 days validity, 30 days stay
- Validity
- Up to 90 days
- Stay
- 30 days
Apply for TurkeyDocuments required
- Original passport valid for at least 6 months
- UAE residence visa valid for 6 months or more
- Personal bank statement (3 months)
- NOC letter from your employer, or proof of business ownership
- Trade licence copy with your name on it (for business owners and partners)
- Two photographs (5 x 6 cm) with a white background
- Emirates ID copy
Couples travelling together must provide the original and a copy of the marriage certificate with English translation.
For children under 12, the original and a copy of the birth certificate with English translation is required.
Russia
7 days
- Visit — single or multiple entry
Apply for RussiaDocuments required
- Original passport valid for at least 6 months
- UAE residence visa valid for a minimum of 3 months
- Travel dates
- Travel city
Ireland
20–30 days from submission at VFS Global
- Tourist
- Business
Apply for IrelandDocuments required
- Passport copy
- UAE visa copy
- Emirates ID copy
- NOC letter from your employer or sponsor
- Three months bank statements
- Photograph
For a business visa, a business invitation letter and a copy of the inviting company’s trade licence are also required.
Applications are submitted at the VFS Global centre.
Cyprus
10–15 days from submission at the embassy
- Tourist
- Business
Apply for CyprusDocuments required
- Passport copy
- UAE visa copy
- Emirates ID copy
- NOC letter from your employer or sponsor
- Three months bank statements
- Photograph
For a business visa, a business invitation letter and a copy of the inviting company’s trade licence are also required.
Americas
3 countries
Canada
45 days
- Tourist
- Business
Apply for CanadaDocuments required
- Original passport, valid 6 months from the date of travel
- Valid UAE residence visa with 90 days validity
- Original NOC letter stating salary, designation, joining date and travel purpose, addressed to the consulate or embassy
- Valid trade licence copy
- Latest 3 months bank statement, online with bank stamp or original
- Hotel and ticket booking
- Marriage certificate (for couples)
- Birth certificate (for minor children)
United States
4 days
- Tourist
- Business
Apply for United StatesDocuments required
- Original passport (6 months validity, with at least two blank pages)
- Valid UAE residence visa with 90 days validity
- Original NOC letter stating salary, designation, joining date and travel purpose, addressed to the consulate or embassy
- Valid trade licence copy
- Three recent photographs with a white background (2 x 2 inches)
- Latest 6 months bank statement, online with bank stamp or original
- Invitation letter required for a business visa
- Marriage certificate (for couples)
- Birth certificate (for minor children)
- Hotel and flight booking
An invitation letter from a friend or relative can be an additional advantage.
Argentina
75–120 days
- Tourist
- Business
Apply for ArgentinaDocuments required
- Passport copy, valid for 6 months from the date of travel
- Valid UAE visa with at least 6 months remaining
- Two recent passport-size photographs with a white background
- Clear, legible Emirates ID copy
- Three months original bank statements with an official bank stamp
- NOC letter
For a business visa, include a business invitation letter, a copy of the company’s licence, and the passport and ID of the signatory.
Processing may vary depending on appointment availability at the Argentine Embassy in Abu Dhabi.
Africa
3 countries
Egypt
4 days
- Tourist — single or multiple entry
- Validity
- 90 days
- Stay
- 30 days
Apply for EgyptDocuments required
- Original passport and passport copy, valid at least 6 months from the date of travel
- Photographs with a white background
- NOC letter from your employer
- Trade licence copy, if you own a business or the trip is official
- Invitation letter, if the trip is official
Morocco
3 working days
- Tourist
- Business
Apply for MoroccoDocuments required
- Original passport
- Valid UAE visa
- Emirates ID copy
- NOC letter from your employer or sponsor
- Photograph
- Birth certificate copy
Applications are made through the embassy.
For a business visa, a business invitation letter and a copy of the inviting company’s trade licence are also required.
South Africa
10–15 days from submission at VFS
- Tourist
- Business
Apply for South AfricaDocuments required
- Passport copy
- UAE visa copy
- Emirates ID copy
- NOC letter from your employer or sponsor
- Three months bank statements
- Photograph
For a business visa, a business invitation letter and a copy of the inviting company’s trade licence are also required.
Oceania
2 countries
Australia
15 working days
- Tourist
- Business
Apply for AustraliaDocuments required
- One application form
- Two recent photographs with a white background
- Original passport for verification, plus a copy — valid 6 months with two consecutive empty pages
- Copy of the personal data pages, and any previous Schengen, UK or US visa stamps
- Copy of UAE residence visa valid for 6 months
- NOC letter from your Dubai company stating position, salary, travel dates and purpose, stamped and signed, and stating who covers expenses
- Invitation letter from the inviting company (business visa)
- Copy of trade licence if the owner or partner is travelling
- Bank statement for the last 3 or 6 months, with a stamp
- Copy of confirmed ticket and hotel reservation
The applicant must submit in person at VFS Global, Wafi Mall — biometrics are required.
Single or multiple entry remains at the discretion of embassy officials.
For families, marriage certificate, birth certificate, tenancy contract and vaccination card are mandatory.
New Zealand
2–4 weeks
- Tourist
Apply for New ZealandDocuments required
- One application form — we can assist
- One recent photograph with a white background
- Original passport for verification, plus a copy — valid 6 months with two consecutive empty pages
- Copy of the personal data pages, and any previous Schengen, UK or US visa stamps
- Copy of UAE residence visa valid for 6 months
- NOC letter from your Dubai company stating position, salary, travel dates and purpose, stamped and signed, and stating who covers expenses
- Copy of trade licence if the owner or partner is travelling
- Bank statement for the last 6 months with a stamp (online accepted)
- Copy of ticket and hotel reservation — we can arrange
- Copy of travel insurance — we can arrange
- Tenancy contract, title deeds, marriage certificate or birth certificate
Requirements and processing times are indicative and may change at the discretion of the relevant embassy or immigration authority. We confirm the current requirements before you apply.
Travelling somewhere not listed?
Ask us. We handle visa applications beyond this list, and we will tell you honestly if we can help.