United Arab Emirates visas
21 routes, checked against official sources
Study
- Golden Visa - Outstanding Students & GraduatesLong-term visa for high-achieving students (GPA 3.8/4.0+) in UAE institutions and graduates from the world's top 500 universities.AED 100 · 2–5 days
- Student Residence VisaAnnual residence visa for foreign students enrolled at UAE-accredited universities or educational institutions. Sponsored by the institution or a parent who...AED 100 · 2 days
Work
- Blue VisaA 10-year residence visa for individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to environmental protection and sustainability, inside or outside the UAE...AED 100 · 2 days
- Employment Residence VisaThe standard 2-year UAE work visa, sponsored by the employer. Employer is legally required to cover all visa fees under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021.AED 100 · 2 days
- Golden Visa - Specialized Talents & Professionals10-year residence visa for top executives, specialists, scientists, doctors, engineers, artists, inventors, and athletes. Requires nomination or meeting sala...AED 100 · 2–5 days
- Green Visa - Freelancer / Self-Employed5-year self-sponsored residency for freelancers and self-employed professionals. Requires annual income of at least AED 360,000 demonstrated over the previou...AED 200 · 2 days
- Green Visa - Skilled Employee5-year self-sponsored residency for skilled employees classified under MOHRE skill levels 1-3 with minimum salary of AED 15,000/month. No employer sponsorshi...AED 200 · 2 days
- Job Seeker Visit VisaVisit visa for professionals seeking employment in the UAE. Available in 60, 90, or 120-day durations. Self-sponsored via ICP Smart Services or GDRFA portals.AED 200 · 2 days
- Virtual Working Programme (Remote Work Visa)1-year residence permit for foreign remote workers, freelancers, and business owners working for employers or clients outside the UAE. Zero personal income tax.AED 200 · 2 days
Family
Business and investment
- Business Entry Visa6-month multiple-entry visa for entrepreneurs setting up a business in the UAE. Allows entry to complete establishment procedures and nominate up to 3 senior...AED 100 · 2 days
- Golden Visa - Entrepreneurs10-year renewable visa for entrepreneurs with innovative projects or startups valued at AED 500,000+, approved by an accredited UAE business incubator.AED 100 · 2–5 days
- Golden Visa - Investors10-year renewable residence visa for investors in real estate (AED 2M+), public investments, company shares, or bank deposits (AED 2M+). Allows unlimited tim...AED 100 · 2–5 days
- Property Investor Visa2-year residence visa for property owners in the UAE. As of May 2026, Dubai removed the AED 750,000 minimum for sole owners; joint owners require AED 400,000...AED 100 · 2–5 days
- Visit Visa to Explore Investment OpportunitiesA single-entry visit visa that lets foreigners enter the UAE without a sponsor or host to explore business and investment opportunities. Available with a val...AED 100 · 2 days
Tourism and short stays
- eVisa for GCC ResidentsAn online entry visa for residents of other GCC countries (and their companions) to visit the UAE. Valid for 30 days from issue with a 30-day stay, extendabl...AED 100 · 2 days
- Medical Entry Visa (Patient & Companion)An entry visa allowing foreign patients to enter the UAE for medical treatment under the sponsorship of a licensed UAE medical establishment, with an accompa...AED 200 · 2 days
- Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa - 5 YearLong-term self-sponsored tourist visa valid for 5 years, available to all nationalities. Multiple entries with stays of up to 90 days per visit, extendable b...AED 500 · 2 days
- Tourist Visa - Single EntryShort-term single-entry visa for tourism, available in 30-day and 60-day variants. The visa is invalidated upon exit from the UAE.AED 100 · 2 days
- Transit VisaShort-stay visa for travellers transiting through the UAE, sponsored by UAE-based airlines (Emirates, Etihad, flydubai). Available in 48-hour and 96-hour var...AED 50 · 2 days