When flying to the UAE, be it for travelling or employment, there’s a certain mandatory and legal procedure to ensure a safe passage and accommodation. If you’re soon landing in any of the Emirates in the UAE, check out the following FAQs concerning visa and relevant requirements for convenience.
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- What type of Visa You Would Need to Visit the UAE?
- There are various factors to consider about visa requirements in the UAE namely; your nationality, purpose of your visit, total duration of your stay and so on. The government authorities in the UAE have laid down simple and straightforward standards for people to visit, stay and travel across different Emirates in the UAE for a defined time. Take for instance citizens of specific countries are exempted from visa requirements when travelling to the UAE, also termed as Visa-Free Travel.
- What You Should Know About Climate in the UAE?
- The UAE’s climate remains sunny all-year round except for the months between January and March when it rains in most parts of the country. Climate is subtropical whereas during winter season, temperature drops down to maximum 15-degree Celsius. During peak summer, it can get really hot as the temperature can rise to 42-degree Celsius or higher.
- What Are the Documents Needed to Issue Passport?
- Expired passports can be renewed by UAE citizens by:
- Electronic smart channels
- Services centres
Photograph requisites are below:
- White background
- Clear and straight face from the front (eyes, nose and mouth should be visible)
- No glasses allowed
- No photo editing or tweaking allowed
- How you, as a resident, can issue a residence permit for new-born?
- Attested Birth Certificate, Coloured Photograph for the Sponsored, Emirates ID and passport (minimum six-months validity) for the sponsored, Certificate for salary (Minimum AED3,000 + Accommodation or AED4,000), Sponsor’s Health Insurance.
- Any Financial Penalties if You Overstay against the Residency Permit?
- If you or anyone who has overstayed in the UAE post-expiry of their residence visa, there’s a penalty of AED100 per day charge, plus AED100 service charges as an addition at the border crossing.
- For how long you, as a resident, can stay out of the UAE, without annulment of the official UAE residency?
- Resident Permit becomes void should the resident stay out of the UAE for more than six months.
- You live abroad and planning to visit the UAE, which type of visa should you apply for?
- First line of heir or blood relations such as (father, mother, spouse, son, daughter, father-and/or-mother of spouse) are liable to apply for entry permit “Long-term single entry visa – tourist” against which they’re allowed non-renewable 90-days single visit whereas “Short-term single entry visa – tourist” can apply through the sponsor parties, smartphone applications, website and even at the dedicated services centres on clearing mandatory medical test for visa.
In-case you do not have any first line of heir of blood relations whatsoever, prefer applying through the travel/tourist offices.
- What documents are required to get a visa?
- Private Sector: Passport copy of sponsor, Photocopy of salary certificate and employment contract
- Public Sector: Photocopy of tenancy contract and salary certificate
- Children Visa: Attested birth certificate. It must be noted that all documents are to be attested at the UAE embassy (in your home country) and at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Spouse Visa: Marriage contract that has to be attested at the UAE embassy within your home country and UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Is health insurance a mandatory requirement for shareholders?
- Yes.
- Where should you go for the medical fitness test?
- There are many different government and private organisations offering medical tests for visa across the UAE. Capital Health Screening Centre in Abu Dhabi is one to name whereas you can conveniently find authorised screening centres online via search.
- Are children required to have chest X-Rays or Blood Tests?
- Children under the age of 15-years old aren’t usually required to have chest X-Rays and blood tests.
- What will happen if the applicant has learning or intellectual disability?
- Applicants having a certain degree of intellectual or learning disability should present a medical report that highlights the condition and/or any supporting evidence such as special certificate or supervision requirements (if any).
- What to expect during the medical examination?
- Applicant is required to present his/her passport or any other photo identification document and appointment letter to the doctor. The exam would include a detailed medical review, physical examination, chest X-Ray and blood test for communicable and/or inherited diseases. The physical examination will include check-up of the eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, abdomen, lymph nodes and skin.
- What if the applicant’s positive for tuberculosis skin test?
- Applicants who’ve previously tested positive for tuberculosis skin test should provide a medical certificate from the attending doctor. The certificate should bear information such as positivity of the test, duration of the treatment and post-treatment test which should be negative. That said, the certificate should also mention the medications and details of the treatment, the applicant went through.