Whilst not a requirement for GCC nationals, visas are necessary for visitors of all other nations in order to obtain entry to Dubai. Whilst there are a number of different visas depending on your type and duration of stay, the process for all is generally straight forward.

Visit Visa

Visit Visas offer an easy way to come and see Dubai for tourism purposes. With a length of stay set at 60 days, with the option of another 30 days at a cost of AED 500, you should have plenty of time to come and enjoy Dubai. For a large number of countries, the Visa process could not be more straight forward. The 60 day visa is simply stamped in your passport upon arrival at Dubai airport at no cost and with no paper work. The below countries qualify:

Dubai TowerAndorra, Australia, Austria , Belgium, Britain, Brunei ,Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong , Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, USA ,Vatican City.

Residency Visa

For those looking to work in Dubai, then you will need a residency visa. If you have already been offered a job in Dubai, then your employer should have sorted all the paperwork, and the visa should be ready and waiting for you upon your arrival. For those of you are coming to Dubai to job hunt, then you can enter on a tourism visa, and then transfer to a residency visa once your search has been successful. And for those looking to move not just themselves but also their family to Dubai, then you will need a family residency visa. For this you must earn over 4000 AED per month. Overall the visa process for both the residency and tourism visas is quick and simple.