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All You Need to Know on Visit Visas

Discover the benefits of a visit visa, including eligibility criteria, commonly asked questions, and details on the application process.

Visit Visa

Our partner consultants bring deep expertise in handling, advising on, and processing all types of visitor visas, including visit/tourist visas, student dependent visas, medical visit visas, business visas, and temporary work visas, among others.

Our partner consultants have already helped many individuals from Dubai and across the UAE successfully obtain visit visas for the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. With a strong track record of approvals, they guide applicants through documentation, application preparation, and submission, keeping the experience smooth and stress-free from start to finish.

Visit Visa

Exclusive Visa Assistance At Your Convenience

Preparing documents and delivering them as per the criteria, explaining the process one-on-one.

  • Choosing the right visa class for your situation
  • Correctly completing the application form
  • Booking your visa appointment
  • Arranging flight and hotel reservations for visa purposes
  • Drafting a cover letter addressed directly to the visa officer
  • Preparing a detailed trip itinerary

If a visa application has been refused by an immigration authority or embassy, our partner consultants can also help prepare and submit a professionally written appeal.

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United States of America — Tourist Visa (B1/B2)

Fees for residents of UAE or other GCC countries

As of June 2022, the CDC no longer requires travelers to present a negative COVID-19 test or proof of recovery before arriving in the US.

The US B1/B2 visa for UAE citizens and residents allows entry into the United States for both travel and business purposes.

Note: Our partner consultants provide consultancy, administrative support, and online lodgment. Applicants must still attend an in-person interview at the embassy/consulate.

Type of VisaValidityProcessingVisa Fee
Multiple entryUp to 1 yearSame dayUSD 160
United Kingdom — Tourist Visa

Fees for residents of UAE or other GCC countries

Required Documents

  • Passport valid for 6 months & UAE visa valid for 90 days
  • Previous UK, USA, Canada, or Schengen visa copies
  • Copy of Emirates ID
  • Return air ticket
  • Invitation letter / hotel booking
  • Travel insurance
  • Copy of personal bank statement (6 months)
  • Salary slip (6 months) — for employed applicants / under sponsorship
  • NOC (No Objection Certificate)
  • Tenancy contract with utility bills
  • Educational certificate

Additional Documents (Self-Employed / Under Sponsorship)

  • Trade license copy (self-employed)
  • Passport and visa copy of sponsor
  • Sponsor’s bank statement
  • NOC / sponsorship letter from sponsor

Educational certificates are optional. Once all the required documents are submitted, processing typically takes 15–20 working days. Our partner consultants, with their experience in this area, can make the process straightforward.

Maximum stay in the United Kingdom: 180 days

Type of VisaValidityProcessingVisa Fee
Multiple entryUp to 6 months15–25 daysGBP 105
 Up to 2 years20–30 daysGBP 397
 Up to 5 years25–30 daysGBP 708
 Up to 10 years25–30 daysGBP 884
Canada — Tourist Visa

Fees for residents of UAE or other GCC countries

What is a Visit Visa? A Canada visit visa lets UAE residents travel to Canada for a range of purposes, including both business and tourism.

The visa fee from the UAE is CAD 240, inclusive of the biometrics fee per applicant, with processing generally taking 6–10 months. (Note: the fee table below on the source page lists 515.00 for this visa — worth confirming the current fee before publishing.)

Required Documents

  • Passport valid for 6 months & UAE visa valid for 90 days
  • Previous UK, USA, Canada, or Schengen visa copies
  • Copy of Emirates ID
  • Colour copy of personal bank statements (6 months)
  • NOC letter stating salary, designation, joining date, and travel purpose, addressed to the Canadian Embassy
  • Copy of trade license (if a business owner/partner)
  • Digital photos
  • Hotel and flight booking reservations
  • Invitation letter (if applicable)
Type of VisaValidityProcessingVisa Fee
Single entryUp to 6 months30 business days515.00
Multiple entryUp to 6 months30 business days515.00
Australia — Tourist Visa

Fees for residents of UAE or other GCC countries

What Type of Australian Tourist Visa Is Required? The relevant visa for UAE residents visiting Australia is the Subclass 600, part of the Visitor Visa category, covering temporary stays for tourism purposes. A visa finder tool can help confirm which subclass best fits your circumstances.

Maximum stay in Australia: 90 days

Type of VisaValidityProcessingService FeeVATTotal Cost
600 Tourist StreamUp to 6–12 months7–10 business days329.0016.45345.45

Australian Tourism Visa Requirements from the UAE

  • Passport
  • Birth certificate
  • Bank statements
  • Recent salary slips
  • Current or prior visas
  • UAE resident visa
  • Invitation letter (if available)
  • Payslip
  • Passport bio page and stamped pages
  • Confirmed return flight reservation
  • Certificate of No Restrictions to Travel
  • Digital photos
  • NOC (No Objection Certificate) from employer

Note: Submit only the documentation relevant to your specific situation to avoid unnecessary processing delays.

New Zealand — Tourist Visa

Fees for residents of UAE or other GCC countries

Special Notes

  • The passport is retained by the embassy during visa stamping
  • Service and visa fees are non-refundable if the application is rejected

Required Documents

  • Passport copy (valid 6 months)
  • UAE visa copy (valid 6 months)
  • Copy of Emirates ID
  • Digital photo (45mm x 35mm)
  • Last 6 months’ bank statement
  • Payslip for 6 months
  • Confirmed hotel booking
  • Proof of any other funds or savings
  • NOC from employer/company or local sponsor (naming, passport number, position, salary, joining date, purpose of travel)
  • Tenancy contract with utility bills
  • Return ticket

Additional Documents (Self-Employed / Under Sponsorship)

  • Trade license copy
  • Passport and visa copy of sponsor
  • Sponsor’s bank statement
  • NOC/sponsorship letter from sponsor

Visa processing time: 51 days Maximum stay in New Zealand: 90 days

Type of VisaValidityProcessingVisa Fee
Single entryUp to 6 months36 business daysNZD 246
Schengen Visa

Fees for residents of UAE or other GCC countries

A Schengen Visa is an authorization issued by one of the Member States for the purpose of airport transit, transit or an intended short stay in a territory of one or more Member-States, allowing its holder to present him/herself at the external frontier, but does not automatically guarantee his/her respective entrance, which will be decided by the border authorities upon arrival.

✓ Italy ✓ France ✓ Germany ✓ Austria ✓ Switzerland ✓ Greece ✓ Finland ✓ Norway ✓ Denmark ✓ Netherlands ✓ Sweden ✓ Poland ✓ Czech Republic ✓ Estonia ✓ Latvia ✓ Lithuania ✓ Malta
 
Type of visaValidityProcessingVisa fee
Single entryup to 6 monthsSame dayEUR 100
Multiple entryup to 6 monthsSame dayEUR 150

*Maximum stay in a Schengen country varies for certain applicants

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