Visit Visa to Explore Investment Opportunities
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Visit Visa to Explore Investment Opportunities
Visit Visa to Explore Investment Opportunities
United Arab Emirates · Business
What it is
A single-entry visit visa that lets foreigners enter the UAE without a sponsor or host to explore business and investment opportunities. Available with a validity of 60, 90 or 120 days. Issued by GDRFA-Dubai or ICP.
Key facts
- Category
- Business
- Duration
- Single entry; 60, 90 or 120 days.
- Processing time
- 2 days
- Maximum validity
- 4 months
- Extendable
- Yes
- How to apply
- Online
- Health insurance
- Required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (ICP federal; flat issuance fee for all 3 durations)
- AED 100
- Application fee (ICP federal; application fee, on top of issuance)
- AED 100
- Application fee (ICP federal; smart services fee)
- AED 100
- Proof of funds (ICP federal; refundable financial guarantee)
- AED 1,000
- Application fee (GDRFA-D (Dubai only); plus 5% VAT)
- AED 200
- Application fee (GDRFA-D (Dubai only); plus 5% VAT)
- AED 300
- Application fee (GDRFA-D (Dubai only); plus 5% VAT)
- AED 400
- Proof of funds (GDRFA-D; refundable financial security deposit)
- AED 1,000
Key requirements
- No sponsor or host required (self-sponsored)
- Applicant's passport valid for at least 6 months
- Single-entry visa valid for 60, 90 or 120 days
- Applied via ICP Smart Services or GDRFA-Dubai
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 4 August 2026.