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Dubai Visa Process

Public evidence register

Source freshness

Every source below was opened during an evidence review. “Checked” records our visit, not a promise that the source will remain unchanged.

Sources recorded35
Latest review4 September 2026
Next scheduled review3 October 2026
SourceOwner/typeScopeChecked
UAE Government - Visa and Emirates IDOfficial UAE Government portalUAE-wide overview and routing2026-09-03
UAE Government - Check if you need a visaOfficial UAE Government portalVisa-free, visa-on-arrival and advance visa overview2026-09-03
UAE Government - Channels to apply for a visaOfficial UAE Government portalApplication channels2026-09-03
UAE Government - Track visa and check validityOfficial UAE Government portalGDRFA/ICP status routing2026-09-03
UAE Government - Tourist visaOfficial UAE Government portalTourist visa overview2026-09-03
UAE Government - Transit visaOfficial UAE Government portal48-hour and 96-hour transit visa overview2026-09-03
GDRFA Dubai - ServicesOfficial Dubai immigration authorityDubai entry permits and residence services2026-09-03
GDRFA Dubai - Single-entry tourist visaOfficial Dubai immigration authorityDubai 30/60-day single-entry tourist service2026-09-03
GDRFA Dubai - Multiple-entry tourist visaOfficial Dubai immigration authorityDubai 30/60-day multiple-entry tourist service2026-09-03
GDRFA Dubai - Five-year multiple-entry tourist visaOfficial Dubai immigration authorityDubai five-year multiple-entry tourist service2026-09-03
GDRFA Dubai - Application Status TrackerOfficial Dubai immigration authorityApplications filed in Dubai2026-09-03
ICP Smart ServicesFederal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port SecurityFederal and non-Dubai visa services/status2026-09-03
ICP - Issuance of a Visa serviceFederal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port SecurityFederal visa service overview, channels and category-dependent conditions2026-09-03
GOV.UK - UAE entry requirementsUK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficePeople travelling on a full British citizen passport from the UK2026-09-03
Emirates - UAE visa informationAirline operational guidanceEmirates routes and eligible bookings2026-09-03
Etihad - UAE visa informationAirline operational guidanceEtihad and Abu Dhabi-related travel routes2026-09-03
Visit Dubai - Visa informationOfficial Dubai tourism portalTourism overview2026-09-03
UAE Government - General residence visa provisionsOfficial UAE Government portalResidence validity, medical fitness, Emirates ID, renewal and cancellation2026-09-04
UAE Government - Residence visa for working in the UAEOfficial UAE Government portalStandard employment residence and Green residence routes2026-09-04
UAE Government - Residence visa for family membersOfficial UAE Government portalFamily sponsorship eligibility, medical fitness and cancellation2026-09-04
UAE Government - Golden visaOfficial UAE Government portalGolden residence categories, duration, benefits and application routes2026-09-04
UAE Government - Residence visa for working outside the UAEOfficial UAE Government portalOne-year virtual work residence and published evidence requirements2026-09-04
UAE Government - Residence visa for the retiredOfficial UAE Government portalFive-year retirement residence and Dubai-specific income threshold2026-09-04
UAE Government - Job offers and the employment processOfficial UAE Government portalPrivate-sector job offers, work permits and employment contracts2026-09-04
MOHRE - Employment offer and contract inquiryUAE Ministry of Human Resources and EmiratisationChecking registered private-sector offers and contracts2026-09-04
ICP - Issuing Residency PermitFederal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port SecurityResidence permit issuance linked to an Emirates ID application2026-09-04
Dubai Land Department - Register or renew EjariGovernment of Dubai, Dubai Land DepartmentTenancy registration channels, documents, fees and issued certificate2026-09-04
Dubai Land Department - Dubai Tenancy GuideGovernment of Dubai, Dubai Land DepartmentTenant and landlord rights, notices, rent and maintenance guidance2026-09-04
DEWA - Activation of electricity and waterDubai Electricity and Water AuthorityResidential move-in, Ejari integration, deposits and activation2026-09-04
Dubai Health Authority - Health insurance in DubaiGovernment of Dubai, Dubai Health AuthorityMandatory resident cover and employer/dependent responsibilities2026-09-04
KHDA - Guide for parentsGovernment of Dubai, Knowledge and Human Development AuthorityChoosing a school, contracts, registration and parent guidance2026-09-04
KHDA - School Fees Fact Sheet FAQsGovernment of Dubai, Knowledge and Human Development AuthorityMandatory and optional private-school fees2026-09-04
Federal Tax Authority - Basis of taxation for a natural personUAE Federal Tax AuthorityCorporate tax position for individuals conducting UAE business activity2026-09-04
UAE Government - TaxationOfficial UAE Government portalIndividual income tax, VAT, excise and corporate tax overview2026-09-04
RTA - Exchange a driving licenceGovernment of Dubai, Roads and Transport AuthorityEligible residents, documents, fees and country-specific licence exchange conditions2026-09-04

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