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Do you need an entry permit or a visa to enter the UAE?	GCC citizens do not need visa to enter the UAE. Some of the other nationalities can obtain visa on arrival while others need to apply for visa in advance. Find out if you need a visa to enter the UAE.
What is the difference between an entry permit and a residence visa?	What is the difference between an entry permit and a residence visa?
Where to apply for entry permits or visas?	You can apply for entry permits or visas to Ministry of Interior or the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) which works under the ministry. While Ministry of Interior offers only online channels, GDRFA offers both online and offline channels.
Student’s visa	A student's visa is for a university or a college student studying in the UAE. It is issued to expatriate students who are residing in the UAE under the sponsorship of their parents or relatives, or to foreign international students who come from abroad to join one of the higher educational institutes in the UAE.
Tourist visa	Tourist visa is for those who are not eligible for visa on arrival or a visa-free entry to the UAE. Tourist visa can be obtained for eligible individual tourists from around the world. Females below the age of 18 are not eligible to apply for this type of visa unless they are travelling with their parents.
Transit visa	You may apply for a transit visa if you are transiting through the UAE’s airports for a period between 8 hours and 4 calendar days.
Visa - fees, tracking, overstaying and modifying	This page provides information on channels to track your visa application, visa cost, fines for overstaying and rules for modifying visa status.
Renewing your residence visa	Once your residence visa is expired, your sponsor must soon renew it, if you wish to continue living legally in the UAE without any fines or legal consequences.
Cancelling your residence visa	If you a have a residence visa sponsored either by a family member or by your employer, and you decide to leave the country permanently, your residence visa must be cancelled officially.
Visa rules for UAE resident visa holders travelling abroad	/resource_feedback/40677

United Arab Emirates

Immigration and Travel :: Visas

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