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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Purpose: Issued to individuals visiting the UAE for official or diplomatic purposes.

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.