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The procedures / rules detailed here below
are for Information only and are subject to
change without prior notice.
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Passport
must have minimum 6 months validity at the
time of applying for an Entry Permit.
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All
photographs are to be recent color photographs.
(Polaroid Photographs are not accepted)
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Those
who are already in the U.A.E cannot get another
entry permit until he/she departs from U.A.E.
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All visas are to be obtained prior to the entry of the Passenger into the UAE except in the case of a GCC country visa holders (certain designations only) and Nationality holders of British, France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Malta, Monaco, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Estonia, U.S.A, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Spain
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Working
hours is from 8 am to 2 pm. Saturday to Wednesday
except public holidays. Thursdays and Fridays
are normal weekend holidays.
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Transit Visa |
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Forward Passport copy to the sponsor
- Visa will be normally ready within 3 days
- Duration of stay after entry is 14 days only,
not renewable
- Person should enter UAE within 14 days from
date of issue of visa
- Only
one entry is allowed. Once the person departs
from UAE, the visa will be cancelled automatically
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Visit Visa
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- Forward
Passport copy to the sponsor
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Visa will be normally ready within 7 days
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Validity is only 60 days
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Duration of stay after entry is 60 days. It can be
renewed for an additional 30 days extension. The application
for renewal should be submitted to the immigration
before the expiry of the first 60 days.
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Only single entry is allowed. Once the person departs
from UAE the visa will be automatically cancelled.
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Visit Visa Renewal
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Renewal by the Issuing Authority only
The following documents are to be submitted to the
immigration.
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Tourist Visa
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- This is applicable
only for certain Nationals
- Forward Passport copy
to the sponsor
- Visa will be normally
ready within 2days
- Validity is one month
from date of issue
- Duration of stay after
entry is 30 days only, not renewable
- Only one entry is
allowed. Once the person depart from UAE, the visa
will be cancelled automatically
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96 Hours Visa
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- An onward journey
passenger can break journey and stay in the UAE for
a maximum duration of 96 Hours, if sponsored by the
airline.
- The Procedures/Rules/Charges
are subject to change without prior notice
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Admission and transit restrictions
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VISA Warning:
- Non-compliance with
the entry/transit regulations may result in a fine
of AED 500/=, in combination with a fine of AED 100/-
per passenger per day, until the passengers departure
from Sharjah International Airport and proof of this
action has been passed to the Department of Civil
Aviation.
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Employment Visa (Entry Permit)
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Forward the following to the sponsor
- Passport photocopy
- 1 - Passport size photograph
Normally
the Entry Permit will be ready within 7 days.
The entry permit is valid for two months
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Cancellation of an employment entry permit
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Cancellation
can be done through the issuing Authority only.
The following documents
are to be submitted to the Immigration Authority
- Original Passport
- Original Entry Permit
- Required forms signed
by the sponsor
Cancelled
Passport can be collected from Immigration the next
day
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Visa stamping in the passport
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- All should obtain
medical card prior to stamping visa in the Passport.
- Medical card can be
obtained from the Ministry of Health office.
- Passport copy, 3 photographs
and Dhs. 300/- required.
(1) Passport
photocopy,
(2) photocopy
of the entry permit,
(3) 4 photographs
are to be submitted to the Medical Authorities for
the medical test
- For government department's
medical tests will be normally done only in the afternoons from
4 to 6 hr.
- The certificate will
be ready after 3 days.
The following documents are to be submitted to
the Immigration Authorities within 28 days after entering
the UAE.
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Sponsoring wife / children
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Husband has to sponsor
himself and a company cannot sponsor dependent.
Requirement
Marriage certificate/birth certificate for children
Education certificate
These documents are to be attested by the concerned Consulate
Thereafter obtain attestation from the UAE Ministry of
Foreign Affairs Salary Certificate from the sponsor.
Purchase an immigration file and type all the necessary
information in it.
Type all the necessary visa forms and attach
- Passport copy of the
person/s for whom the visa is being requested
- 2 Photographs each
- All attested certificate
copies
- Salary certificate
- Original and copy of
the Passport of Husband
- All necessary forms
typed and signed by Husband
Visa should be ready within
10 days.
After entering the U.A.E. follow the steps of Visa
Stamping
No medical test is required for children below 16 years
of age
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Renewal of a Residence Visa
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Follow the steps for Visa Stamping
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Transfer of Visa from one company to another company
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Transfer of visa is possible only to Government sector
Transfer form is available
in typing center.
If the Labor department is involved type the labor department
required form also.
Obtain the signature of the present sponsor on it.
Submit the original documents and Passport to the new
sponsor for signature and seal.
Approach the present sponsor and get the visa cancelled
with out the ban.
Follow the steps for Visa
Stamping
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Cancellation of a residence visa
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Only the issuing authority can cancel the visa.
The following documents are to be submitted to the
Immigration.
- Original Passport
- Necessary forms signed
by the sponsor
The visa-cancelled
Passport can be collected after one day.
Duration of permitted stay in the UAE after cancellation
will be written in the cancellation form. This form
has to be returned to the sponsor after departure from
UAE.
If this person has his/her family members in his/her
sponsorship, then their visas are to be cancelled prior
to he/she canceling his/her visa
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GCC country residence visa holders
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Certain category of visa holders of GCC Countries can
enter the UAE and the visa will be issued up on their
arrival. Prior approval is not required
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