New Visa Rules For Dubai and UAE
The new fee schedule for the visas, which range from visit visas to visas for medical treatment should have started August 1, according to an earlier announcement, but have been pushed forward due to the weekend holidays.
July 30 is an official government holiday. The rules apply to nationalities who currently have to get sponsorship before arriving in the country.
The Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD) and the Economic Department will meet with representatives of hotels, tourist agencies, hospitals and educational institutions on Wednesday to brief them on how the changes will be implemented.
Major General Mohammad Ahmad Al Merri, Director-General of DNRD, reiterated the fact that all visitors should have health insurance cover and sponsors have to pay a Dh1,000 refundable deposit.
He said the visit visa holder will be allowed to enter the UAE once within two months from the date of issue of the visa. According to the amendments, there will be 16 new types of visas.
Residents can apply for a UAE visa for their spouse or blood relative. Expatriates will not be allowed to sponsor friends. And sponsoring other blood relatives will require approval of a senior officer.
Under the new rules, expatriates cannot apply for relatives who wish to come to the UAE for medical treatment, only hospitals can.
‘No instructions given’
Typing centres still do not have a clue what applications to fill out when new visa rules come into effect.
“We are aware new visa rules will be implemented soon but we are still working on the same old visa and residency applications,” said Mohammad, an employee at a typing centre in Jafiliya, Dubai.
“So far everything in our system is the same, including the online fees. So far, we have no instructions on the changes,” said Ali at a typing centre in Sharjah.
The Federal authorities announced 16 types of visas and new fees under the revamped rules earlier in June. These include visas for medical treatment to entry visas for students.
Under the rules, expatriates are not allowed to sponsor friends to visit the UAE.
New visa fees in Dhs
Short Entry (visit) Visa – 500 (1 month)
Long Entry (visit) Visa – 1,000 (3 months)
Multiple Entry Visa – 2,000
Entry Visa for Study – 1,000
Renewal of Study Visa – 500
Entry Visa for Medical Treatment – 1,000
Renewal of Medical Treatment Visa – 500
Entry Visa for Expos and Conferences – 100
Tourism Entry Visa – 100
Renewal of Tourism Visa – 500
Entry Visa for GCC State Residents – 100
Renewal of GCC State Resident’s Visa – 500
Entry Visa for GCC State Resident’s Companions – 100
Renewal of GCC State Residents Companions’ Visa – 200
Mission Entry Visa – 200
Transit Entry Visa – 100
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Dubai: People of all nationalities can now enter the UAE on a tourist visa under new rules that come into effect from next week, a senior official from the Interior Ministry said on Wednesday.
Earlier, nationals from 79 countries in the subcontinent, Middle East and elsewhere were not eligible for tourist visas and could come to the UAE only on a visit visa. “The new rules will encourage the tourism sector in the country,” said Major General Mohammad Ahmad Al Merri, Director General of Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD).
Al Merri announced the new rules after a meeting with hotel and tourist agency representatives yesterday. He said travel agencies will no longer be allowed to apply for visit visas. “Now these companies will only be allowed to apply for tourist visas,” he said. “This will regulate the business and make the process of people travelling to the UAE easier and smooth, as tourism is a high priority for us.”
Al Merri reiterated that people should apply only through licensed tourism agencies and hotels. Individuals cannot apply for the tourist visas, he added.
Short trips to the Iranian island of Kish, Oman and other neighbouring countries to change visit visas has also been stopped. “People wanting to apply for a new visit visa after the expiry of their visa, must go back to their home countries or distant countries,” he said. However, Al Merri did not elaborate which countries would be considered distant.
“Nobody can now go on these visa runs. We don’t want people to get stuck [on these trips],” said Al Merri. A visit visa will also not be converted to a work visa, he said. “Applicants will have to go back to their home country and wait for the work visa, which will be authorised by the Ministry of Labour,” he said.
No free entry
The new visa rules will come into force from July 29 and all typing centres will get the software for the new online forms and fee payments by July 28, the official said. He added that those who apply before July 29 will be dealt with on the old system.
People applying for any visa will have to pay a refundable deposit of Dh1,000. Separate visas will be issued for various purposes such as medical treatment or studies. “We will know why each person is coming here for and the sponsor will be responsible for the visitor. This will address the issue of illegal overstayers,” Al Merri said.
As per the new rules, 34 nationalities who earlier got a free visit visa for 60 days upon arrival in the UAE will now have to pay Dh100 for a 30-day visa.
Rules
–Tourist visas can only be applied for by a licensed hotel or a tourism agency.
–Residents can apply for a visa for their spouse or blood relative.
–Expatriates will no longer be allowed to sponsor friends, and all visitors should have a health insurance cover.
–Medical treatment visas can only be applied through licensed hospitals and clinics.
–Education visas can only be applied by a licensed educational institution.
–Exhibition and conference visas can only be applied for by the organisers.
Dubai: People caught working on a visit visa will be fined more than Dh50,000 and banned from entering the UAE and those employing them will face harsh penalties, a senior interior ministry official said on Wednesday.
He said companies can hire such people temporarily on a contract from the Ministry of Labour. Major General Mohammad Ahmad Al Merri, Director-General of Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD) announced the new visa changes which will be implemented on July 29 at a meeting with representatives of hotels and tourist agencies.
Under the new rules each visa applicant will have to pay a Dh1,000 refundable deposit, Mohammad Ahmad Al Hammadi, Director of the Department of Entry Permits at the DNRD, said.
“Now everybody will need health insurance when they enter the country. People could be involved in a traffic accident or get a health problem,” he said.
He said the new visa rules will have a positive impact on the tourism sector and the labour market as they will curb illegal overstaying.
Al Hammadi said the 34 nationalities who earlier got a free visit visa for 60 days upon arrival will now have to pay.
These nationals can now get a visa on arrival for 30 days for a fee of Dh100. This visa can be extended for another 30 days for a fee of Dh600.
“These nationals are exempt from health insurance and from paying the Dh1,000 deposit,” he added.
The Dh100 fee will affect citizens from the UK, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Malta, Spain, Monaco, Vatican, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong and citizens of GCC states.
Resident expatriates who bring their spouses on a visit visa can change it to a residence visa, but they cannot work, he said. Each application will be studied carefully before issuing it and the application should be logical.
Individuals and companies can apply for visit visas, he said. Tourist visas can only be applied for by licensed travel agencies and hotels. They cannot be submitted by individuals. The official said there would be no visa runs to nearby countries.
“People who go there from the UAE after the expiry of their visa will not be issued a new visa. It is best for them to go back to their country and wait for their visa to enter the UAE again,” he said.
He said a visit visa holder will be allowed to enter the UAE once within two months from the date of issue of the visa.
Residents can apply for a visa for their spouse or blood relative. Expatriates will not be allowed to sponsor friends. And sponsoring other blood relatives will require approval of an undersecretary of the Interior Ministry or their representative.
Details on the web soon
Brochures and booklets will be distributed to tourist companies describing the new rules.
All the new information will be available on the DNRD website from Saturday onwards. Typing centres will get new forms and new fees online from July 28 midnight.
Those who apply before July 29, will go through the old system and the fees and the way of applying will not change for them, Al Hammadi said.
Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD) has completed all preparations for implementing the Council of Ministers’ Decision No. 16 for the year 2008 and the Ministerial Decision No. 322 for the year 2008 regarding amendments to certain provisions of the law of entry and residence of foreigners.
Brigadier Obaid Mehayer Bin Suroor, Deputy Director of DNRD, said that the new visa rules will be effective from July 29 (Tuesday) at all ports and entry points.
Bin Suroor confirmed that all entry permits issued before the implementation of the new law will remain subject to the current rules and regulations, until the expiry of their dates.
Brigadier Bin Suroor pointed out that the earlier procedure of issuing entry permits on arrival to citizens of 33 countries remains unchanged with no fees for these visas upon issuance. However these entry permits can only be renewed for an additional period of 30 days only, instead of the current 60 days, for a fee of AED620.
He revealed that the law of entry and residence of foreigners laid down that the cost of establishment card insurance is AED75,000 in addition to the AED1,000 deposited for each tourist permit. He confirmed that the mechanism for collecting the insurance charges will be implemented at a later stage.
Major Mohammed Al Hammadi, Manager, Entry Permits Department, said as per the new regulations, the cost for issuing tourist visa is AED210 if processed online and AED220 if submitted by hand at DNRD offices. The tourist visa is valid for 30 days from the date of entry to the country, renewable once, for a period of 30 days at the charge of AED610 if processed online and AED620, if submitted manually at DNRD offices. Major Hammadi added that the above mentioned fees included all federal and service charges.
Al Hammadi also revealed that according to the new regulation, the tourist visas that were previously issued for 79 nationalities only will now be available for all nationalities.
In addition to that, the new rule allows tourism companies to apply for two kinds of permits – Tourist Visas and Service Visas. In case the holder of either type doesn’t enter the country during the validity period, a new application should be submitted.
Airlines and travel agents yesterday played down the impact a new UAE rule concerning visa renewals will have on their business. As revealed by 7DAYS, a quick return trip to a neighbouring country will no longer be an option for
foreigners whose visas are about to expire under new legislation to come into force on Tuesday.But travel industry executives have been putting on a brave face in response to the news – despite being set to miss out on the lucrative visa run business.“We haven’t felt any difference yet,” a source at Iranian carrier Kish Air told 7DAYS yesterday. The airline runs flights between the UAE and Kish Island – a popular route for visa runners since it is only around 180 kilometres from Dubai but still takes them overseas to Iran. “We haven’t heard anything official. It will definitely affect us a bit but the Dubai-Kish Island flights are just one part of our business. We are a major domestic airline in Iran.”
A spokesman for low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways also envisaged little impact, since the airline was “based on business and leisure travellers” rather than visa runners.Travel agents also expected little change, noting that a recent decrease in visa run bookings was more down to the spike in fuel prices, which has doubled the cost of some cheap flights.“I don’t think it will have a big effect because 30 days is enough for most people,” a Sharaf Travel spokesman said.But another agency welcomed the news, saying it would force companies to reconsider their recruitment policies and not employ people on short-term visas.
ABU DHABI — Typing offices and public relations officers (PROs) of companies as well as individual applicants visiting the Abu Dhabi Naturalisation and Residency Department (ADNRD) and residency departments in Dubai and Northern Emirates yesterday complained of lack of information about the procedures to be implemented with the new visa rules coming into effect from July 29.
Sources told Khaleej Times that the immigration and residency departments in each emirate should have briefed the typing centres and PROs about the procedures and details, well ahead of time to enable them to understand the procedures, new types of visas, and the revised fee structure to help them complete visa transactions smoothly.
The staff at one of the typing centres in Dubai said, “We had learnt that the Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD) officials would meet with the staff at the typing centres in Dubai as well as company PROs on Sunday to clarify on the new visa rules.”
However, the confusion continues among the many typing centres in Abu Dhabi. Abu Omar Ahmed, the Syrian owner of a typing office in the capital, said.
” I continue to use the old application forms because I have not received any circular from the authority concerned instructing me to use new application forms for new visit visas. “I have no clue about the new application forms for the new types of visit visas.”
A number of PROs also echoed the same concerns. They told Khaleej Times that they have no idea what they will be required to do in the coming days.
“We have several queries on the new visit visas which are bothering most of the PROs. These include queries whether they will be permitted to apply online in Abu Dhabi and if they will be given enough time to understand the new procedures before they are implemented,” they said.
Mohammad Kamal, a PRO at an Abu Dhabi-based leading contracting company, said, “I don’t know what I have to do on July 29. In fact, the ADNRD should inform us about the procedures and the application types, and the required documents.”
“There is only one information counter at the visas and residency halls of the ADNRD. Hence, it is difficult to even ask the counter staff about the new procedures,” said Kamal. Mohamed Mattar, an Emirati, expressed concerns over lack of awareness and delay in putting the necessary system and procedures in place at the ADNRD office. He said since there are many new visa categories to be introduced, everybody is worried. The departments of residency and naturalisation in the country should have organised media campaigns to raise public awareness on the new visa system.
Mattar hopes that the implementation of the new visa system would be deferred for a while so as to allow the public to get familiar with the new rules and procedures.
He said during a visit to one of the typing offices adjacent to the ADNRD, he found that none of the staff is fully aware of the new system.
Khaleej Times has learnt that the ADNRD staff had recently attended training courses on the new system and application forms that would come into effect next week.
Brigadier Nasir Al Awadi Al Minhali, Director of ADNRD, when contacted, said they would announce the necessary information on the procedures next week.
Abu Dhabi: The new visa regulations take effect across the country on Tuesday and we give you answers to some frequently asked questions.
Can single women travelling to the UAE as tourists get visas?
Yes, they can obtain a 30-day tourist visa, renewable only once for a similar period. They must be sponsored by hotels, or tourist agencies.
Regarding transit visas, what are the rules? Should a passenger transiting through the UAE apply for a 96-hour transit visa once he arrives in Dubai or should he do that before he begins the journey?
For instance, my friend wants to visit me while travelling from the US to India. She has one day in hand and wants to apply for a transit visa for Dubai in September. How can she do that?
The Emirates office in the US tells her they cannot help her with a transit visa because her return ticket was issued from India. So basically, what are the rules?
A transit visa is issued to travellers transiting through UAE airports. It is issued for 96 hours and must be sponsored by an airline operating in the UAE. The visitor must have a valid ticket for an onward flight. It must be arranged by the airline as the traveller books the ticket. There is a charge of Dh100.
Does the new rule also have two options for a visa change: either the person has to exit for a visa change or pay the fee to process the visa change while inside the UAE?
Yes, a visit visa may still be converted to a work visa, but residency departments may decide otherwise to prevent misuse of this facility. Applicants may be asked to go back to their home country and wait for a work visa, which will be authorised by the Ministry of Labour.
Regarding exiting to Kish when you want to change your visa to another company, most companies release your passport at the airport. What will be the situation from 29th, is it true that people will have to exit to their home of origin?
Yes, authorities will stop short trips to neighbouring countries to change visit visas commonly known as ‘visa runs’. Visitors wishing to apply for a new visit visa after the expiry of their visa, must go back to their home countries. But officials have not spoken of any time-frame as to how long they will have to stay abroad before they can apply for a new visa.
If someone lives in the UK, and their daughter lives in Dubai and is having a baby, and he along with his spouse is coming on holiday at this time, is a visa required?
Britons are among people from 34 countries who are allowed to obtain a visa on arrival free of charge. The visa will be for 30 days and can be renewed for a similar period for Dh610. If you are not British, your daughter can still sponsor you on a 30-day or 90-day visit visa.
Medical insurance for visitors: Who and where do they have to get medical insurance and for how many months. Is it from the date of application or from the date of arrival?
Visitors to the UAE on all types of visas must obtain health insurance for the entire period of their visit. This insurance can be obtained from companies operating in the UAE or abroad.
My sister and her family (Indian nationals) are transiting through the UAE in November. They will be on a transit visa. They will leave the UAE within 24 hours. They would like to come back to the UAE on a visit visa within 15 days. Is there any difficulty in this? Is it allowed?
No, the visa can be obtained any time provided that a valid reason is given.
What will happen if somebody wants to renew a visit visa?
Visit visas for 30 days or 90 days will no longer be renewed. Visitors have to leave for their country and may come back on another visa if they meet requirements.
What happened to the Mission visa? Is it still available?
Yes, it is unchanged.
Will I need to pay a deposit for a visit visa for blood relatives?
Yes, a Dh1,000 refundable deposit is applicable for all visas.
How do you get a tourist visa; what are the requirements and procedures?
Please refer to the types of visas.
Who pays and who doesn’t pay for visit visas/visa on arrival?
Exempt countries are Britain, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Cyprus, Finland, Malta, Spain, Monaco, Vatican, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.
Abu Dhabi: Deposits for issuing visas could be waived for certain nationalities, said a top official on Sunday.
The Dh1,000 mandatory deposit for issuing visit, transit and some other types of visas could be waived for certain nationalities, said Brigadier Nasser Al Awadi Al Minhali, Acting Director-General of the Federal Naturalisation and Residency Department.
The criteria for waiving the deposit depends on adherence to the new rules and regulations by the visa-seeking nationalities; the less violation of the rules, the more the chance of a deposit waiver, said the official.
Brig Al Minhali predicted the new visa regulations which will take effect from tomorrow would uproot all visitors who overstay their welcome by December.
Concerning visit visas for friends, Brig Al Minhali said residents would not be allowed to bring in friends on visit visas.
Free entry unchanged
Only Emiratis will be allowed to sponsor friends on a visit visa, which is also conditional, said the official.
“Residents can apply for a visa for their spouse or blood relative. Expatriates will not be allowed to sponsor friends. And sponsoring other blood relatives will require the approval of an undersecretary of the Interior Ministry or their representative,” he said.
Brig Al Minhali said a visit visa holder would be allowed to enter the UAE once within two months from the date of issue of the visa.
The UAE will not charge 34 nationalities for an entry visa and the free entry permit on arrival will remain unchanged, Brig Al Minhali said.
Citizens of the 34 countries including the UK, US, Australia, Japan and Brunei and Singapore, will also not be subject to the Dh1,000 deposit or the health insurance applicable to subjects of all other countries.
On how authorities will stop short trips to neighbouring countries to change visit visas commonly known as “visa runs”, Brig Al Minhali said visitors wanting to apply for a new visit visa after the expiry of their visa, must go back to their home countries. But he did not speak of any time frame of how long they would have to stay abroad before they could apply for a new visa.
“The system will allow people to come back to the UAE soon but there must be a valid reason as each application will be studied thoroughly before a visa is issued. We will be tracking applicants and sponsors and based on their records, a visa may or may not be issued,” he clarified.
People applying for any visa will have to pay a refundable deposit of Dh1,000 and be covered by health insurance.
Separate visas will be issued for various purposes such as medical treatment or studies.
“We will know why each person is coming here and the sponsor will be responsible for the visitor. Individual and corporate sponsors will be blacklisted if the system is misused. This will address the issue of illegal overstayers, a problem that is expected to disappear by December,” Al Minhali said.
Misuse
Lieutenant Colonel Rashid Sultan Al Khadar, director of the legal department at the Ministry of Interior, said a visit visa may still be converted to a work visa, but residency departments may decide otherwise to prevent misuse of this facility, he said.
“Applicants may be asked to go back to their home country and wait for the work visa, which will be authorised by the Ministry of Labour,” he said.
Changes: effective tomorrow
Residents can apply for a 30-day or 90-day visit visa for their spouse or blood relatives of 1st or 2nd degree only.
Expatriates will no longer be allowed to sponsor friends, and all visitors should have health insurance cover. A Dh1,000 refundable deposit is mandatory for all visas.
Medical treatment visas for 90 days and renewable once for a similar period can only be applied through licensed hospitals and clinics.
Education visas for 60 days and renewable twice for a similar period can only be applied for by a licensed educational institution.
Exhibition, festival and conference visas for 30 days, non-renewable, can only be applied for by the organisers.
Tourist visas for 30 days and renewable once for a similar period can only be applied for by a licensed hotel, a travel or a tourism agency.
Visit visas for 60 days, renewable twice for a similar period, can be obtained for domestic helpers who accompany citizens of GCC countries.
Residents in GCC countries and their domestic helpers can obtain a 30-day visit visa, renewable once for a similar period.
Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: Naturalisation and residency departments across the country saw a massive rush on Monday as residents thronged to beat today’s changes to the visa system.
The new rules took effect at midnight, making it easier for people to obtain visas – and for authorities to track them down. But the new visas also cost significantly more: a visit visa under the old system cost Dh100; this now costs Dh610 in addition to other fees. And most visitors will have to provide proof of health insurance on entering the UAE.
Despite the additional cost and paperwork involved, authorities are confident the new system will be more effective.
“Applicants for visit visas could obtain them within 10 minutes for no extra charges,” said Brigadier Nasser Al Awadi Al Minhali, Acting Director-General of the Federal Naturalisation and Residency Department. “Others may have to wait for not more than 90 minutes for security checks.”
He confirmed staff were ready, the software was in place and visas have been printed. That didn’t stop last-minute rushes at offices across the country.
Waiting at the Sharjah Naturalisation and Residency Department, Miriam, a PRO at a local construction company, wasn’t having much luck. She said there was no one at the Sharjah office to help.
The new visa regulations take effect today and the costs are significantly higher.
Officials at the Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD) asked visitors to leave the office if they had completed their applications to help reduce the number of people there.
“I am here to apply for three visit visas on behalf of my company,” said Ali Mohammad, A Pakistani, who works as a PRO for a company. “They are bringing people to work here,”
Mohammad said he wanted to get the visas issued yesterday as the cost is much cheaper.
“When the new system takes effect [today], the rates will be higher,” he said.
A visit visa under the old system cost Dh100. This will rise to Dh1,000 in addition to other fees.
Work was going smoothly at the DNRD, but it was another story at the Sharjah Naturalisation and Residency Department (SNRD).
“I have been here since the morning,” said Mariam, a PRO at a construction company in Sharjah. “I have spent four hours trying to apply for visit visas. I have the forms printed and am waiting to submit them at the department, but none of the officials are responding.”
She said there was no one at the Sharjah office to help.
“Officials didn’t seem to have a clue. They were confused on how to shift from the old forms to the new,” she said.
An official from the SNRD said confusion was expected to happen during the first few days, but he stressed that work would soon run smoothly.
DNRD officials said that those who had applied before the new visa system takes effect will benefit from the old visa rules.
Ahmad from Egypt, who was applying for visas for his relatives, said a visit visa was cheap under the old system and no deposit or health insurance was required. He was waiting for his visas to be approved.
A DNRD official said hundreds of people had applied for visas yesterday to take advantage of the cheaper rates.
Health insurance
Brigadier Obaid Muhair Bin Surour, acting director of the DNRD, said the new visa rules took effect at midnight and departments across the country switched to the new system.
Brigadier Bin Surour said there are new categories of visas covering visitors for education, festivals, health and conferences. Health insurance has been made mandatory. He said those under 18 do not require health insurance. Health insurance must be in force for the duration of the visa.
People coming from abroad and who have valid health insurance from their countries will not be required to apply for health coverage. But they must submit a letter from their health insurance company and this will be accepted here.
Citizens of 34 countries who obtain a visa on arrival are exempt from the health-insurance rules.
Brigadier Bin Surour said there will be a refundable deposit of Dh1,000 on each visa, in addition to the costs of obtaining health insurance. Each tourist company will be given a visa quota.
Major Mohammad Al Hammadi, Director of the Entry Permits Department at DNRD said the residency law has not been amended.
“The changes involve visas, the kind of visas and the fees, but there have been no changes to the residency law itself,” he said.
He said the kinds of visas and how they are issued has changed, but the process is still controlled by the Interior Ministry’s rules.
How can I get a work visa then and work in dubai? Can I find a job in dubai today though i am still using a visit or tourist visa? Can you please tell me what will i do so I could work in dubai? What are other possible options so i could get a working visa in dubai?
Dubai: The Department of Naturalisation and Residency in Dubai (DNRD) has announced a mechanism to offer mandatory health insurance coverage to visitors, ending speculations among insurance providers, tour operators and residents regarding the new system.
Ministerial decision number 322 for the year 2008 makes health insurance mandatory to obtain any type of visit visa to the UAE. The new rule came into effect from July 29.
Brigadier Obaid Bin Surour, Acting Director of DNRD, announced yesterday that the department has concluded an agreement with two insurance companies; Oman and Aman to issue health insurance policies for visitors to Dubai with a minimum coverage of Dh150,000 per person per visit.
As per the agreement, the two insurance companies will offer three different types of health policies according to the visit periods.
Prices start from Dh40 for short-term visas valid for 30 days; Dh90 for visas valid for 90 days; and Dh185 for multiple entry visas valid for 180 days.
Bin Surour explained that these policies will cover accidents and emergencies during the visitor’s stay in the country.
The agreement implied that the beneficiary will receive treatment in a shared hospital room in case of emergencies. It indicated that the two companies will cover 100 per cent of services to be offered to the patient through a network covered by insurance companies in the country.
The agreement also obligates the insurance company to return the body of the insured person to his country in case of death, paying up to Dh7,000 of the costs incurred.
Bin Surour added that the agreement does not cover medical treatment outside the health services providers’ network, except in the case of emergency life threatening cases.
The policy also does not cover chronic illnesses and it will include treatment of serious complications of already existing chronic illnesses in the emergency room only. It also does not cover pregnancy, delivery and ophthalmology or dental treatment.
Health insurance policies for visitors can be obtained from special counters to be set up at the Dubai Naturalisation and Residency’s headquarters in Bur Dubai, and other branches in Abu Hail, the Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai Airport, DNATA office on Shaikh Zayed Road, Umm Suqeim, Jebel Ali and Bin Souqat Centre in Rashidiya.
Electronic link
Bin Surour added that the system will be linked electronically with the DNRD main electronic online services soon.
When asked why the two companies were selected by the department, Bin Surour said, “The department received a number of proposals from several companies and appointed the companies that offered the most suitable offers and quality of services in order to streamline the procedures for all visitors and ensure a comfortable stay in the country.”
However, he added that health coverage policies issued by other companies will also be accepted provided they meet the same criteria including the minimum limit of Dh150,000 and the types of services offered like emergencies and repatriation of bodies.
Meanwhile, visitors who are already covered under a international insurance policy need not take local coverage. Likewise, companies and tour operators that bring in visitors should arrange for health insurance policies for their guests.
Meanwhile, National Health Insurance Company (Daman)National Health Insurance Company (Daman) has announced it will offer three schemes valid for 30, 60 and 90 days at premiums of Dh40, Dh70 and Dh90 respectively.
This covers emergency medical treatment at DamanDaman’s UAE network, with the upper limit being Dh100,000 per person. The coverage would exclude out-patient consultations and services such as dental care and child delivery.
Rules: Dh1,000 deposit
Tourist visas can only be applied for by a licensed hotel or a tourism agency.
Residents can apply for a visa for their spouse or blood relative.
Expatriates are no longer be allowed to sponsor friends, and all visitors should have a health insurance cover.
People applying for any visa will have to pay a refundable deposit of Dh1,000.
Medical treatment visas can only be applied through licensed hospitals and clinics.
Education visas can only be applied by a licensed educational institution.
Exhibition and conference visas can only be applied for by the organisers.
Visitors have to go back to their home country to renew the visit visa.
I am from India.i want to come to Dubai in Visit Visa by the month of October 7th . can i apply my visa application now and get for that date… how many days can i stay there ? can i renew for another 1 month stay ?
Actually my sponser is my friend there …
regards,
srigbala@rediffmail.com
I think to get a visit visa to come to Dubai is the highest amount that we pay rather than going to any part of the world.
I’m a Filipina, from the Philippines, my husband is working in ABu Dhabi for a month. He wants to sponsor me for a tourist visa, what are the requirements that he needs to complete? How soon can I go to Abu Dhabi?
It is probably best to check the updated rules with the DNRD directly, tollfree under DNRD Dubai 800-5111 or the normal local Dubai hotline 009714-3139999.
Hope this helps
ilang araw po ang husbands processing sa abudhabi uae?ang requirements lang po ba sa husbands visa are: dfa authenticated with uae embassy marriage certificate and paspsort copy?dun napo ba mag medical?salamt po,,,kasi ipapadala ko napo sa asawa ko yung papers,,ask ko po mga ilang days po ang processing.
I got dubai visit visa for 90 days on 28-01-2009.my cousin has sponsored for getting my visa. And he has paid all the feez (1120 for e form+1110 EDNRD+1000 deposit=3230 AED)
Now for my personal reasons I want to cancel my visa
Please suggest me in cancelling my visa and pls give information how much I can get money back after cancelling
I will be very much thank full to for providing information
Thank you
You will probably get your deposit back, and that’s it
All other charges are not refundable as far as we know. Rather check with the DNRD office though as they know their procedures best.
Good luck.
Can i get 3 or 6 months visit visa. Some months before it was not available. And please also tell me the costs
As far as we know the UAE visit visa is valid for 1 month only and can be renewed for another month. You can always check with the DNRD however to find out the details for you especially as there are many special rules…
what is the requirements for husband visa in dubai?
thanks & regards
My case is my visa cancel now holding in JAFZA, so is it possible to transfer to my brothers sponsorship and he is working for 4 years now. What is the requirement if possible? Thank you and hope that i can get right info on this matters.
my wife is presently working at dubai in dubai govt service as a husband can i get a resident visa if so what are the formalities to be completed and the fees applicable
Hello, I would like to ask if its possible to get my friends (a married couple) get a tourist (visit) visa for me. Each of them ear around 20,000 AED per month. I am a 22 year old girl from Slovakia. If so, what is needed and how much does it cost? Thank you a lot
Im holding student visa came dudai to travel,i have been here almost three month,and i want to transfer to residency,do i need to leave UAE to my home country to waitting for it?and want to known whats the diffirence for working visa,residence visa and labour visa?which typ of visa you can hold but no need to work?
Any typs of visa is free work visa?im holding working visa current,do i need to apply residence visa too?if hold residency visa,and you find a better job,also need to apply working visa(or work permit) and labour card from your employer?
Im curently on a penalty and i would like to know if there any kind of discount on the payment of the fine or other fogivnest will come up in period of Ramadan.
if i will be completing my 60 days visist visa here in dubai and i will go back to my origin country so how long should I wait again for visit visa
i thing you have to wait for 1 month for other new visit visa if i am not wrong,
Thanks.Allah Hafiz.
u can usually apply for a new visa directly, no waiting period. But better check with the Government as this sometimes depends on your personal circumstances and the "rules" are often different for different people, unfortunately
Hey Lenka,
any Travel agency or Hotel (in case you book a hotel room) should be able to process the visa for your friends.
You can also find more information from the DNRD here http://www.dnrd.ae/DNRD/Transactions/Visitors
YES YOU CAN FIND AND SEARCH IN DUBAI EVEN YOUR'E HAVING VISIT VISA OR TOURIST VISA BUT IT IS A RISK ,ITS OK IF YOU ARE HAVING A RELATIVES OR FRIENDS HERE TO SUPPORT YOUR STAY HERE IN DUBAI BECAUSE YOU WILL SPENT A LOT OF MONEY IF YOU STAY IN A HOTEL OR EVEN LOOK FOR BEDSPACE OR SHARING ACCOMODATION. I SUGGEST IS SEARCH JOB IN THE WEBSITES COMPANIES IN DUBAI