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Type of Visas for UNTED ARAB EMIRATES
Tourist Visa - Visit Visas
Purpose: For individuals visiting the UAE for tourism, leisure, or visiting family and friends.
Duration: Usually valid for 30 or 90 days, depending on the issuing authority and the purpose of the visit.
Transit Visa - Visit Visas
Purpose: For travelers transiting through the UAE for a short period.
Duration: Typically valid for 96 hours (4 days) or 48 hours (2 days) for short stopovers.
Employment Visa - Work Visas
Purpose: For individuals sponsored by an employer to work in the UAE.
Eligibility: Requires a job offer from a UAE-based employer, labor approval, and residency sponsorship.
Duration: Linked to employment contract terms, usually valid for up to 2 or 3 years, renewable.
Employment Visa - Investor Visas
Purpose: For investors establishing businesses or investing in the UAE.
Eligibility: Based on specific investment criteria and sponsorship by a UAE-based entity.
Duration: Linked to the investment terms, granting residency.
Freelancer Visa - Investor Visas
Purpose: Allows freelancers to work in the UAE without a traditional employer.
Eligibility: Requirements may vary based on the emirate and specific freelance permits available.
Duration: Allows individuals to work as freelancers for a specified period.
Family Residence Visa - Family Visas
Purpose: Allows family members of UAE residents or citizens to reside in the country.
Eligibility: Sponsored by the resident family member and meeting specific criteria.
Duration: Offers residence permits for spouses, children, and dependent family members.
Student Visa - Student Visas
Purpose: For international students enrolled in educational institutions in the UAE.
Eligibility: Requires acceptance from a recognized UAE educational institution.
Duration: Valid for the duration of the academic program.
Long-Term Residence Visas (Golden Visas) - Long-Term Visas
Purpose: Offers long-term residency to investors, entrepreneurs, specialized talents, and outstanding students and professionals.
Eligibility: Based on specific criteria set by the UAE government.
Duration: Grants long-term residency, typically for 5 or 10 years, with potential for renewal.
Mission Visas
Purpose: Issued to individuals visiting the UAE for official or diplomatic purposes.
Domestic Worker Visa
Purpose: Allows individuals to work as domestic workers in the households of UAE residents.
Eligibility: Sponsorship by a resident or citizen.
Duration: Linked to the sponsor's terms.
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