{"id":3032,"date":"2022-05-02T10:49:20","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T10:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/?p=3032"},"modified":"2022-10-17T09:50:16","modified_gmt":"2022-10-17T09:50:16","slug":"types-of-dubai-visa-misart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/types-of-dubai-visa-misart","title":{"rendered":"Types of Dubai Visa for Various Categories of Foreigners and Immigrants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located on the eastern coast of the Arabic Peninsula, Dubai is a city that imparts extravagant luxury and high-tech facilities, yet it preserves the old charm. It is located in the United Arab Emirates and is the world\u2019s most popular tourist destination. Worldwide, it is renowned as a booming centre of international trade and innovation. So, there\u2019s more than one reason to visit this beautiful city. If you are planning to visit the city of the Burj Khalifa, then you may want to know about the types of Dubai Visa.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When visiting a foreign country, a visa is an essential requirement. It is permission granted by the host country to let you visit, stay, or work in their nation. If you don\u2019t have proper documentation, you aren\u2019t allowed to reside or visit. So, if you have already made up your mind to visit Dubai, educate yourself on the different categories of visas that may be applicable to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69f8c5af64143\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/types-of-dubai-visa-misart\/#E-Visa_for_GCC_Gulf_Cooperation_Council_Residents\" title=\"E-Visa for GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Residents\">E-Visa for GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Residents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/types-of-dubai-visa-misart\/#Dubai_Business_Visa\" title=\"Dubai Business Visa\">Dubai Business Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/types-of-dubai-visa-misart\/#Real_Estate_Investor_Visa\" title=\"Real Estate Investor Visa\">Real Estate Investor Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/types-of-dubai-visa-misart\/#The_UAE_Golden_Visa\" title=\"The UAE Golden Visa\">The UAE Golden Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/types-of-dubai-visa-misart\/#Dubai_Medical_Visa\" title=\"Dubai Medical Visa\">Dubai Medical Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/types-of-dubai-visa-misart\/#UAE_Remote_Working_Visa\" title=\"UAE Remote Working Visa\">UAE Remote Working Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/types-of-dubai-visa-misart\/#Retirement_Visa_For_UAE_Residents\" title=\"Retirement Visa For UAE Residents\">Retirement Visa For UAE Residents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/types-of-dubai-visa-misart\/#Transit_Visa\" title=\"Transit Visa\">Transit Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/types-of-dubai-visa-misart\/#Student_visa_UAE\" title=\"Student visa UAE\">Student visa UAE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/types-of-dubai-visa-misart\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/types-of-dubai-visa-misart\/#How_many_types_of_visas_Dubai_travellers_can_get\" title=\"How many types of visas Dubai travellers can get?\">How many types of visas Dubai travellers can get?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/types-of-dubai-visa-misart\/#What_is_Dubai_3_year_visa\" title=\"What is Dubai 3 year visa?\">What is Dubai 3 year visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/types-of-dubai-visa-misart\/#What_are_the_four_types_of_visas\" title=\"What are the four types of visas?\">What are the four types of visas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/types-of-dubai-visa-misart\/#What_is_visa_category_3_in_UAE\" title=\"What is visa category 3 in UAE?\">What is visa category 3 in UAE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/types-of-dubai-visa-misart\/#How_do_I_know_my_visa_category\" title=\"How do I know my visa category?\">How do I know my visa category?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Various_Types_of_Dubai_Visa\"><\/span>Various Types of Dubai Visa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Types-of-Dubai-Visa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3034\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Types-of-Dubai-Visa.jpg\" alt=\"Types of Dubai Visa\" width=\"1000\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Types-of-Dubai-Visa.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Types-of-Dubai-Visa-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Types-of-Dubai-Visa-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai has stringently rooted its position as one of the premier business and travel destinations in the world. And a significant portion of this popularity is because of its liberal visa policy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides the residency or general visit visa, they provide special visas that cater to a diverse range of requirements ranging from education, medical treatment and disaster management. Here\u2019s a handy list of all the special types of Dubai visa to help you apply for the right one:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"E-Visa_for_GCC_Gulf_Cooperation_Council_Residents\"><\/span>E-Visa for GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Residents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-Visa-for-GCC-Residents.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3035 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-Visa-for-GCC-Residents.webp\" alt=\"E-Visa for GCC Residents\" width=\"594\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-Visa-for-GCC-Residents.webp 594w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-Visa-for-GCC-Residents-300x212.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) residents who wish to enter the city are required to <strong>apply for an e-Visa<\/strong>. This type of Dubai visa stays valid for thirty days. However, if it expires, you can renew it for another thirty days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Eligibility for Obtaining E-Visa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must have the following to be eligible for E-Visa :<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A valid passport &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must be valid for at least three months from the date of arrival.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A valid GCC residency &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">must be valid for at least three months from the date of arrival.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following are the condition pertaining to obtaining of E-Visa :<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If the occupation of the GCC residents has changed after they received an entry permit, they won\u2019t be permitted to enter Dubai.<\/li>\n<li>eVisa must be delivered directly to the registered email address of GCC residents after the approval of their application.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">In case the sponsor isn\u2019t travelling with GCC citizens, then the visa application will be rejected<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dubai_Business_Visa\"><\/span>Dubai Business Visa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such a visa is an essential part of the<\/span> <strong>Gold Card Visa<\/strong> UAE<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> system. Foreign entrepreneurs who have already set up their businesses may at some point need to apply for this permit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Dubai-Business-Visa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3036\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Dubai-Business-Visa.jpg\" alt=\"Dubai Business Visa\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Dubai-Business-Visa.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Dubai-Business-Visa-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Dubai-Business-Visa-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Dubai-Business-Visa-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Eligibility for Obtaining Dubai Business Visa<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The eligibility criteria for acquiring a Dubai Business Visa are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Intent to relocate to the UAE<\/li>\n<li>Shareholder of a start-up company or senior member of the company<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Confirmation of your entrepreneurial experience<\/li>\n<li>A tangible business plan or idea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a dependent of a Business Visa holder, then you can also apply for the same Dubai visa category.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real_Estate_Investor_Visa\"><\/span>Real Estate Investor Visa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a type of Dubai visa that was specifically designed to motivate real estate investors to invest in the country. <\/span>It has two types- a <strong>10-year investor visa<\/strong> and a <strong>5-year investor visa<\/strong>.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Real-Estate-Investor-Visa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3037 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Real-Estate-Investor-Visa.jpg\" alt=\"Real Estate Investor Visa\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Real-Estate-Investor-Visa.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Real-Estate-Investor-Visa-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Eligibility Criteria for Obtaining Real Estate Investor Visa (10 Years)<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want a <strong>10-year investor visa<\/strong>, then you must the following criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Establish a partnership in an existing organisation by investing AED 10 million or more.<\/li>\n<li>Launch a new company by making a capital investment of AED 10 million or more.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Within the net investment of AED 10 million, ensure that 60% of that amount or AED 6 million of the entire investment is invested in sectors other than the real estate market.<\/li>\n<li>Have a deposit of at least AED 10 million in any emirate of the UAE.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Eligibility Criteria for Obtaining Real Estate Investor Visa (5 Years)<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The alternative for 10-year Investor Visa is a 5-years property investor visa. The conditions for the same are the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The amount must not be loaned.<\/li>\n<li>Property must be kept for at least three years.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">An investment in a property must be of AED 5M or more.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_UAE_Golden_Visa\"><\/span>The UAE Golden Visa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s one of the long-term residence visas in the United Arab Emirates. It allows people from all over the globe to live, study, and work in the country. <strong>UAE Golden Visa<\/strong> is granted for <strong>five to ten years<\/strong> and is extended automatically.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UAE-Golden-Visa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3038\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UAE-Golden-Visa.jpg\" alt=\"UAE Golden Visa\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UAE-Golden-Visa.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UAE-Golden-Visa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UAE-Golden-Visa-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UAE Golden Visa holders comprise:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Entrepreneurs<\/li>\n<li>Investors<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">PhD holders in the UAE<\/li>\n<li>Real Estate Investors<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Doctors and physicians having qualifications from UAE institutions<\/li>\n<li>Graduates holding a 3.75 GPA from UAE-accredited universities<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">UAE-based engineers from biotechnology, computer science, programming, electronics and electrical<\/li>\n<li>Top graduates from high schools in UAE and their families<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Experts in Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Epidemiology and Viruses, Electrical Engineering, Genetic Engineering, Software Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, and Electronics Engineering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dubai_Medical_Visa\"><\/span>Dubai Medical Visa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai Medical Visa is also known as the Patient Entry Permit. It is granted to people who seek medical treatment in Dubai. Such types of Dubai visa are applicable for both patients and their companions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Types of Dubai Medical Visa<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two types of Dubai Medical Visa:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Single Entry patients and their companion entry permits<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Multiple-entry patients and their companion entry permits<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospitals in Dubai offer an assurance of advanced treatment for various cosmetic and medical needs. To acquire a Dubai Medical Visa, your sponsor must apply through the GDRFA (General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Documents Required for Dubai Medical Visa<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\">A scanned copy of your passport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Proof of medical insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Proof of financial solvency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A letter from your hospital defining your condition and the basis for your visi<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UAE_Remote_Working_Visa\"><\/span>UAE Remote Working Visa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are employed with an organisation that offers work from home or if you work as a freelancer, then the UAE government has a special <strong>one-year residence visa<\/strong> for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UAE-Remote-Working-Visa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3039\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UAE-Remote-Working-Visa.jpg\" alt=\"UAE Remote Working Visa\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UAE-Remote-Working-Visa.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UAE-Remote-Working-Visa-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UAE-Remote-Working-Visa-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Conditions for Obtaining UAE Remote Working Visa<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must have the following at the time of arrival if you want this visa:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Health insurance<\/li>\n<li>A valid passport for at least six months<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Employment agreement with at least one-year validity<\/li>\n<li>Previous payslip<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Proof of ownership or employment<\/li>\n<li>Bank statements for the preceding three months<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Monthly income\/salary of at least USD 5,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Retirement_Visa_For_UAE_Residents\"><\/span>Retirement Visa For UAE Residents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a special form of visa in Dubai for retired residents who have attained the age of 55 or above. Retired residents can apply for a <strong>long-term residence visa<\/strong>. This permit is valid for a period of five years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Retirement-Visa-For-UAE-Residents.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3040\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Retirement-Visa-For-UAE-Residents.jpg\" alt=\"Retirement Visa For UAE Residents\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Retirement-Visa-For-UAE-Residents.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Retirement-Visa-For-UAE-Residents-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Retirement-Visa-For-UAE-Residents-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Retirement-Visa-For-UAE-Residents-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Conditions\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case the resident visa for UAE residents expires, one can get it renewed by meeting any one of the following criteria:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The retiree gets an active income of AED 20 thousand every month.<\/li>\n<li>If the retiree purchases a property or apartment worth AED 2 million<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If the retiree holds financial savings of about AED 1 million<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transit_Visa\"><\/span>Transit Visa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t fall on the list of the nationalities that are eligible for visa-free entry or <strong>visa on arrival<\/strong> to the UAE, you require a transit visa. Such a visa is sponsored only by UAE-based airlines. Moreover, they must be processed and approved before entering the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UAE-Transit-Visa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3041\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UAE-Transit-Visa.jpg\" alt=\"UAE Transit Visa\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UAE-Transit-Visa.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UAE-Transit-Visa-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UAE-Transit-Visa-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Types of Transit Visa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two types of transit visas:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>One for 48 hours which is free of cost, and<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Another for 96 hours for AED 50 only.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None of the transit visas is extendable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Student_visa_UAE\"><\/span>Student visa UAE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name suggests, a student visa UAE is granted to expatriate students who are above the age of 18 years and residing in the UAE. Outstanding students can acquire a <strong>long-term visa of 5 years<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UAE-Student-visa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3042\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UAE-Student-visa.jpg\" alt=\"UAE Student visa\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UAE-Student-visa.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UAE-Student-visa-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UAE-Student-visa-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UAE-Student-visa-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Pre-requisites for a Student Visa UAE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To obtain a freshman student&#8217;s visa, the applicant must acquire an official enrolment letter from the university they are studying at. However, if somebody is an older student, they must provide a certificate of continuation of study.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other requirements for Student visa UAE are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Qualifying a medical fitness test<\/li>\n<li>A visa sponsor, either the university itself can be a sponsor or a parent, or relative can do<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Approval from the respective <strong>General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs<\/strong> (GDRFA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope that this article has helped elucidate what kind of visa is beneficial for you. You can also visit the official website of the UAE to know more about the Dubai visa and visa costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>More Useful Articles for You :<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 185px;\" width=\"810\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart\">UAE Investor Visa<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-tourist-visa-application-guide-for-indians-trmart\">Dubai Tourist Visa<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/applying-for-a-retirement-visa-in-dubai-ntuart\">Dubai Retirement Visa<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-residential-visa-via-property-in-dubai-ntuart\">Dubai Residential Visa<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_types_of_visas_Dubai_travellers_can_get\"><\/span>How many types of visas Dubai travellers can get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDubai is a prominent travel destination, and it offers visas covering a broad spectrum such as tourist visas, student visas, real estate investor and work visas.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Dubai_3_year_visa\"><\/span>What is Dubai 3 year visa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDubai 3-year visa is a 3-year residence visa issued by Dubai Land Department for those who wish to invest in and buy a property worth more than AED 1 million. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_four_types_of_visas\"><\/span>What are the four types of visas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThere are four types of common travel visas : <br><strong>Type 1 :<\/strong> Tourist visa (pleasure travel visas) <br><strong>Type 2 :<\/strong> Immigration and naturalisation visas (including by marriage) <br><strong>Type 3 :<\/strong> Student visas (for studying abroad) <br><strong>Type 4 :<\/strong> Business or work visas (for working, including both immigrant and non-immigrant types \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_visa_category_3_in_UAE\"><\/span>What is visa category 3 in UAE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tExpatriate workers are categorised into three types, and category 3 is for those who have a high school diploma. Category 1 is for those with a Bachelor's degree, while category 2 is for those with postgraduate degrees or diplomas in any field. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_my_visa_category\"><\/span>How do I know my visa category?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTo check your visa category, follow the steps below: <br><strong>Step 1 :<\/strong> Visit the official website of UAE smart services, that is, https:\/\/smartservices.ica.gov.ae\/echannels\/web\/client\/default.html#\/fileValidity  <br><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Choose the 'Change Language' option and select the English language.  <br><strong>Step 3 :<\/strong> Click on the 'Passport Information' tab.  <br><strong>Step 4 :<\/strong> Select 'Residency' or 'Visa' based on your visa type.  <br><strong>Step 5 :<\/strong> Input your passport number and expiration details.  <br><strong>Step 6 :<\/strong> Choose your nationality from the drop-down menu.  <br><strong>Step 7 :<\/strong> Before tap on the search tab, click on the captcha checkbox.  <br><strong>Step 8 :<\/strong> If the particulars provided by you are correct, then the page will execute all your visa details, including the UAE visa expiry date. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How many types of visas Dubai travellers can get?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Dubai is a prominent travel destination, and it offers visas covering a broad spectrum such as tourist visas, student visas, real estate investor and work visas.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is Dubai 3 year visa?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Dubai 3-year visa is a 3-year residence visa issued by Dubai Land Department for those who wish to invest in and buy a property worth more than AED 1 million. \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What are the four types of visas?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"There are four types of common travel visas : &lt;br&gt;<strong>Type 1 :<\/strong> Tourist visa (pleasure travel visas) &lt;br&gt;<strong>Type 2 :<\/strong> Immigration and naturalisation visas (including by marriage) &lt;br&gt;<strong>Type 3 :<\/strong> Student visas (for studying abroad) &lt;br&gt;<strong>Type 4 :<\/strong> Business or work visas (for working, including both immigrant and non-immigrant types \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is visa category 3 in UAE?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Expatriate workers are categorised into three types, and category 3 is for those who have a high school diploma. 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