UAE electronic visit permit

Obtaining an electronic permit before travelling to the UAE is mandatory for certain nationalities
An electronic permit lets you visit the UAE for:
• Tourism
• Business
• Visit of relatives/friends
• Sports activities
• Medical treatment
• Transit
 
Documents and information required:
• Clear image of your passport information page.
• Clear personal photo with white background.
• Image of your entry and exit stamp if you have visited the UAE before.
• An address in the UAE where you will stay.

• Additional documents are required for GCC residents.
• Additional documents may be required upon request by UAE authorities.
• Exit gurantee, the exit gurantee does not apply to everyone, each case is studied individually and we demand the gurantee only when necessary.

 
Before you apply:
Your passport must be valid for 6 months from the arrival date. The passport should not be in handwritten format.
Make sure to provide clear and full images of the required documents to avoid unnecessary delay in processing your electronic application.
Each person travelling needs to obtain their own electronic permit, including children.
 
After you apply:
You’ll get an email within 3 to 5 days with a link to download your electronic permit file in PDF format. The processing time may be extended if necessary.
You must print out your electronic permit and show it on departure and arrival.
The visa application fees are non-refundable in case the permit application is rejected by the Immigration Authority in the UAE.