Immigration Law of UAE
A visa allows entry into the UAE for short or temporary periods although some of these periods are renewable. Below are the types of visas one can attain before entering the country and depending on their purpose of entry as established in Article 8 of the Immigration Law which states that "Any entry permit or visa shall state the purpose of entry into the country."
Types of VISA
Tourist Visa | Transit Visa | Visit Visa |
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Multiple Entry Visa | Residence Visa. | 96-hour Transit Visa |
14-transit Visa | 60-day renewable Visa. |
Importantly, for applying for any visa or permit, it is necessary to attain the sponsorship of either a UAE resident or other legal entities such as corporations (employers) or hotels. If a hotel or a resident of UAE is sponsoring the visa or permit, they would usually deposit the visa at the airport for collecting the permission upon arrival.
The UAE bodies, which are responsible for issuing visas and permits to foreigners wishing to enter the UAE, are the Naturalization and Immigration Administration, the International Airport Authority of any member emirate and any other institute selected for this purpose by the Ministry of Interior.