Non-US Citizens
Visa Requirements for Non-US Citizens
Stays of Less than 1 Month for the Following Countries
If you meet all three of the following conditions, you do not need a visa prior to entry:
- Staying in the UAE for less than one month, and
- Passport is valid for more than 6 months, and
- Have a round-trip airline ticket, and
- Citizen of one of the following countries:
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- This includes passport holders with visas or entry stamps from other countries.
- All other citizens of countries not listed above, even if you are
traveling with a US citizen or are the spouse/child of a US citizen, must apply for a visa.
All Other Citizens / Citizens Listed above for Stays of More than 1 Month
Applying Through Your Sponsor or Host (Fastest Option)
We recommend that you ask your sponsor (host) to process a visa from the UAE. This takes only four (4) working days. Ask the sponsor (host) to fax a copy of the visa to you before departure. The original visa will be waiting for you at the UAE airport. In this example, there is no need to apply at the Embassy.
Other Notes
- If non-US citizens apply through the Embassy, the processing time is much longer and involves interviews and approvals from UAE authorities.
- The Embassy issues only visit visas and does not issue tourist or transit visas.
- Hotels in the UAE issue tourist visas.
- UAE airlines issue transit visas.
- Travelers must obtain copies of these visas prior to travel from the hotel or airline.
- The decision on the length of the visa is subject to the Consul's judgment.
To Apply Online
Note: Although this option is available to you, the Embassy recommends that you instead ask your sponsor (host) to process a visa from the UAE. This takes only four (4) working days.
The Online Visa application will ask you all the information that is required for your visa application. You will be asked to upload digital versions of documents required to review your visa application.
You may attach text files or scanned images of documents. For your convenience, we accept the following file formats:
- Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx)
- Adobe Acrobat PDF (.pdf)
- Plain Text files (.txt)
- Rich Text files (.rtf)
- Image files (.png, .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, .bmp, .tif, .tiff)
Once you receive email notification of interim approval, you will need to mail in the original documents, along with the processing fee, two (2) signed copies of your application forms [printed at the completion of the online application], your passport, two (2) original passport-sized photos, and a prepaid, self-addressed envelope with a tracking number (US Express mail, UPS, or FedEx).
To Apply at the Embassy
If you are a non-US Citizen and still wish to apply, you must provide the following:
| 1 | Two (2) completed application forms, including the Particulars of your Sponsor / Host in the UAE and the Residence Address where you will stay in the UAE. All applications must be typed. Your Sponsor / Host must be based in the UAE.
Complete the Accompanied By section for applicants who will travel with children listed in the parent's passport. Each child must submit two (2) copies of the application form also. |
| 2 | An original passport, valid for at least six (6) months from expected time of arrival in the UAE, signed by the bearer. |
| 3 | A copy of your passport. |
| 4 | Two (2) original passport-sized photos. |
| 5 | A Cover letter that includes the following:
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| 6 | Invitation letter from your sponsor/host in the UAE. If you are visiting an individual, the invitation letter must include:
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| 7 | If you will visit an organization, copy of the organization's business license in the UAE. |
| 8 | If you will visit an individual, copy of:
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| 9 | An employment letter If you are:
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| 10 | The appropriate fee for the visa you are seeking (money order only):
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| 11 | A copy of your immigration status in the USA (e.g., green card, J visa, F1 visa, etc.) |
| 12 | A prepaid, self-addressed envelope with a tracking number (US Express mail, UPS, or FedEx). |
