Visa Information

Overview

48 Hours Visa: This Visa is valid only for 48 hours stay (As per flight schedule - Arrival/departure time in Dubai). This is Single Entry visa. Ideal for travellers to the UAE who plan to stay for a period of less than 48 Hours. This type of Visa is preferred by travellers having business meetings or taking stopovers en route to their onward journey. The entry validity of the visa is for 30 days from the date of issue.

Visa Fees

Kindly Note: The above visa is valid for a period of 30 days from the date of issue.

(Duration of stay: 48 hours, Visa fees inclusive of service charge and tax)

Please Note: The cancellation charge per visa is 480 (GHS). Cancellation request can be raised with the application centre where you have submitted the visa application and for applications that are approved

* Visa fee once paid is not refundable under any circumstances

Mandatory Documents

• Visa Application form duly filled**
• Confirmed onward ticket copy of Emirates airline.** 48 hours visa can be applied only if passenger has a confirmed Onward ticket
• 1 coloured passport size Photograph **
• Coloured photocopy of the Passport (Valid for minimum period of 6 months at the time of travel)

** Mandatory Documents.

• For other supporting documents please go to Eligibility Criteria

Application form

Click here to download the Visa Application Form.

Instruction

• The form needs to be filled offline.
• You are required to fill in all the details as mentioned in the form.
• Submit it with the mandatory documents at your nearest visa application centre.

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Processing Time

Visa Processing Time: 5 – 6 working days from the date of submission Except for Saturday,Sunday and any UAE Holiday)

Visa Submission Time: Applications need to be submitted in between 08:00 to 15:00.

Express Visa Processing Time: Within 48 hours from the time of submission (Excluding Saturday,Sunday and any UAE Holiday)

Eligibility Criteria

Note: Applicants can qualify in any one of the below criteria for Dubai Visa Application.

Criteria I: Travel Record

Applicants who have travelled at least twice in the last 3 years to countries like USA, UK, Schengen countries, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Japan.

Documents Required:

• Pages in the Previous / Current passport exhibiting the evidence of the travel / visa stamped.

Criteria II: Financial Records

Applicants not qualifying as per Criteria I (Travel Record) are required to submit proof of minimum gross income from business, profession or employment, which should exceed GHS 1500 per month. Businessmen and Professionals need to submit copies of bank statements of last 06 months along with originals for verification, with a company covering letter stating the purpose of visit.

Employed individuals need to submit salary slips of last 03 months and company covering letter confirming the employment.

or

Security Deposit equivalent to GHS 4750 (Refundable upon return and after producing the entry & exit stamp in UAE)

Criteria III: Invitation from immediate family member residing in UAE on family status

Supporting documents required

• Valid tenancy contract /Ejari or title deed of the host. **Host should have an apartment with two or more bedrooms.
• Relationship with the Host
• UAE resident card of the Host

Newly Married Couple:

In case of the spouse’s name not endorsed on the passport:

Supporting documents required

• Marriage Certificate / Notarised Affidavit.
• Newly married couples traveling immediately after marriage are required to submit NOC from parents with photo id proof, Wedding card and Marriage photograph of the couple

Important Information:

• Selection / determination of a visa category are on the basis of airline ticket itinerary
• Emirates regret its inability to sponsor unaccompanied minors and students. Dubai immigration will consider applications from minors and students only if they are travelling with parents.

Overview

96 Hours Visa: This Visa is valid only for 96 hours and is ideal for travellers to the UAE who plan to stay for a period of less than 4 days. This type of Visa is preferred by travellers having business meetings, point to point travel or taking stopovers en route to their onward journey. Visa is valid for 30 days from the date of issue

Visa Fees

Kindly Note: The above visa is valid for a period of 30 days from the date of issue.

(Duration of stay: 96 hours, Visa fees inclusive of service charge and tax)

Please Note: The cancellation charge per visa is 480 (GHS). Cancellation request can be raised with the application centre where you have submitted the visa application and for applications that are approved.

* Visa fee once paid is not refundable under any circumstances

Mandatory Documents

• Visa Application form duly filled**
• Confirmed onward or return ticket copy of Emirates airline.
• 1 coloured passport size Photograph **
• Coloured photocopy of the Passport (Valid for minimum period of 6 months at the time of travel)

• Note: At the time of entry, the passenger must prove that they have enough financial resources to cover their expenses during the trip and a confirmed hotel booking**

**For other supporting documents please go to Eligibility Criteria

Application form

Click here to download the Visa Application Form.

Instruction

• The form needs to be filled offline.
• You are required to fill in all the details as mentioned in the form.
• Submit it with the mandatory documents at your nearest visa application centre.

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Processing Time

Visa Processing Time: 5 – 6 working days from the date of submission Except for Saturday,Sunday and any UAE Holiday)

Visa Submission Time: Applications need to be submitted in between 08:00 to 15:00.

Express Visa Processing Time: Within 48 hours from the time of submission (Excluding Saturday,Sunday and any UAE Holiday)

Eligibility Criteria

Note: Applicants can qualify in any one of the below criteria for Dubai Visa Application.

Criteria I: Travel Record

Applicants who have travelled at least twice in the last 3 years to countries like USA, UK, Schengen countries, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Japan.

Documents Required:

• Pages in the Previous / Current passport exhibiting the evidence of the travel / visa stamped.

Criteria II: Financial Records

Applicants not qualifying as per Criteria I (Travel Record) are required to submit proof of minimum gross income from business, profession or employment, which should exceed GHS 1500 per month. Businessmen and Professionals need to submit copies of bank statements of last 06 months along with originals for verification, with a company covering letter stating the purpose of visit.

Employed individuals need to submit salary slips of last 03 months and company covering letter confirming the employment.

or

Security Deposit equivalent to GHS 4750 (Refundable upon return and after producing the entry & exit stamp in UAE)

Criteria III: Invitation from immediate family member residing in UAE on family status

Supporting documents required

• Valid tenancy contract /Ejari or title deed of the host. **Host should have an apartment with two or more bedrooms.
• Relationship with the Host
• UAE resident card of the Host

Newly Married Couple:

In case of the spouse’s name not endorsed on the passport:

Supporting documents required

• Marriage Certificate / Notarised Affidavit.
• Newly married couples traveling immediately after marriage are required to submit NOC from parents with photo id proof, Wedding card and Marriage photograph of the couple

Important Information:

• Selection / determination of a visa category are on the basis of airline ticket itinerary
• Emirates regret its inability to sponsor unaccompanied minors and students. Dubai immigration will consider applications from minors and students only if they are travelling with parents.

Overview

Short Term Visit Single Entry – Tourist : The entry validity for all types of tourist visa is 58 days from the date of issue (Valid untill date mentioned on visa). After entry in Dubai stay validity of visa can be extended thrice for 30days each. Extension fee is AED 850 each time.

Please contact below mentioned address along with original passport and extension fee once you have entered the country on same visa.

• Emirates Commercial Visa Services
  Dubai International Airport
  Terminal 3- Arrival Area
  Next to Boots pharmacy

• Timings : 7am-7pm (Mon-Thu) / 7am-6:30pm (Friday) / 9am-4pm Saturdays. Sunday Closed

 

Visa Fees

Kindly Note: The above visa is valid for a period of 58 days from the date of issue.

(Duration of stay: 30 days, Visa fees inclusive of service charge and tax)

Please Note: The cancellation charge per visa is 480 (GHS). Cancellation request can be raised with the application centre where you have submitted the visa application and for applications that are approved

* Visa fee once paid is not refundable under any circumstances

Mandatory Documents Required

• Completed Visa Application Form
• Confirmed Return/Onward Emirates ticket, highlighting the applicant's name, entry and exit from the UAE in yellow.
• One coloured recent passport-size photograph with white background, front facing.
• Coloured photocopy of the main (bio) page of the Ordinary/Normal Passport (Valid for a minimum period of 6 months at the time of travel).
• Confirmed hotel voucher with confirmation number, applicant's name, check-in, check-out dates highlighted in yellow for the entire stay. ( Check- in, Check- out dates on the hotel confirmation must match the dates on flight tickets ). Note that only up to two hotel bookings are allowed for the entire stay period.
• If visiting Family or Friends: Provide a valid tenancy contract /Ejari or title deed of the host, if the sponsor has an apartment with two or more bedrooms, UAE resident card.( Highlight the tenant's name in yellow).

Application form

Click here to download the Visa Application Form.

Instruction

• The form needs to be filled offline.
• You are required to fill in all the details as mentioned in the form.
• Submit it with the mandatory documents at your nearest visa application centre.

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Processing Time

Visa Processing Time: 5 – 6 working days from the date of submission Except for Saturday,Sunday and any UAE Holiday)

Visa Submission Time: Applications need to be submitted in between 08:00 to 15:00.

Express Visa Processing Time: Within 48 hours from the time of submission (Excluding Saturday,Sunday and any UAE Holiday)

Eligibility Criteria

Note: Applicants can qualify in any one of the below criteria for Dubai Visa Application.

Criteria I: Travel Record

Applicants who have travelled at least twice in the last 3 years to countries like USA, UK, Schengen countries, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Japan.

Documents Required:

• Pages in the Previous / Current passport exhibiting the evidence of the travel / visa stamped.

Criteria II: Financial Records

Applicants not qualifying as per Criteria I (Travel Record) are required to submit proof of minimum gross income from business, profession or employment, which should exceed GHS 1500 per month. Businessmen and Professionals need to submit copies of bank statements of last 06 months along with originals for verification, with a company covering letter stating the purpose of visit.

Employed individuals need to submit salary slips of last 03 months and company covering letter confirming the employment.

or

Security Deposit equivalent to GHS 4750 (Refundable upon return and after producing the entry & exit stamp in UAE)

Criteria III: Invitation from immediate family member residing in UAE on family status

Supporting documents required

• Valid tenancy contract /Ejari or title deed of the host. **Host should have an apartment with two or more bedrooms.
• Relationship with the Host
• UAE resident card of the Host

Newly Married Couple:

In case of the spouse’s name not endorsed on the passport:

Supporting documents required

• Marriage Certificate / Notarised Affidavit.
• Newly married couples traveling immediately after marriage are required to submit NOC from parents with photo id proof, Wedding card and Marriage photograph of the couple

Important Information:

• Selection / determination of a visa category are on the basis of airline ticket itinerary
• Emirates regret its inability to sponsor unaccompanied minors and students. Dubai immigration will consider applications from minors and students only if they are travelling with parents.

Overview

90 Days Visit Visa : This Visa is valid for 90 days availed by travellers having a longer stay in UAE. This type of Visa is preferred by travellers going to UAE for holidays, visit family / friends or for business trainings etc. After entry in Dubai stay validity of visa can be extended twice with first extension allowed for 30 days and second extension for 20 days. Extension fee is AED 850 each time.

Please contact below mentioned address along with original passport and extension fee once you have entered the country on same visa.

• Emirates Commercial Visa Services Dubai International Airport
  Terminal 3- Arrival Area
  Next to Boots Pharmacy

• Timings : Monday to Friday (07:00 am to 02:30 pm) and Saturday (09:00 am to 04:00 pm)

Below mentioned documents are needed to apply for a 90 Days Visa.

Official Tour for Meetings / Seminars / Exhibitions : Passenger’s Passport copy / Confirmed EK Ticket / Hotel confirmation / Company covering letter / Host company invitation letter or Host Resident permit along with the passport copy.

Personal : ( If the purpose of visit is to meet family or close relatives ). Passport copy / Confirm EK Ticket / Host passport copy / Host Resident page / Host covering letter or guarantee letter / Relationship proof.

Tourism or property: Passport copy / Confirmed EK Ticket / Confirm Hotel booking or Property Tenancy contract and Property papers.

For all unaccompanied students and young women below the age of 25 years preapproval is required.

Visa Fees

(Duration of stay: 90 days, Visa fees inclusive of service charge and tax)

Please Note: The cancellation charge per visa is 375 (GHS). Cancellation request can be raised with the application centre where you have submitted the visa application and for applications that are approved.

* Visa fee once paid is not refundable under any circumstances

Mandatory Documents Required

• Visa Application form duly filled **
• Confirmed onward or return Emirates airline ticket photocopy. **
• 1 coloured passport size Photograph **
• Coloured Photocopies of First and the Last two pages of the Passport. **(valid for six months from the date of application)

** Mandatory Documents.

• For other supporting documents please go to Eligibility Criteria

Application form

Click here to download the Visa Application Form.

Instruction

• The form needs to be filled offline.
• You are required to fill in all the details as mentioned in the form.
• Submit it with the mandatory documents at your nearest visa application centre.

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Processing Time

Visa Processing Time: 5 – 6 working days from the date of submission Except for Saturday,Sunday and any UAE Holiday)

Visa Submission Time: Applications need to be submitted in between 08:00 to 15:00.

Eligibility Criteria

Note: Applicants can qualify in any one of the below criteria for Dubai Visa Application.

Criteria I: Travel Record

Applicants who have travelled at least twice in the last 3 years to countries like USA, UK, Schengen countries, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Japan.

Documents Required:

• Pages in the Previous / Current passport exhibiting the evidence of the travel / visa stamped.

Criteria II: Financial Records

Applicants not qualifying as per Criteria I (Travel Record) are required to submit proof of minimum gross income from business, profession or employment, which should exceed GHS 1500 per month. Businessmen and Professionals need to submit copies of bank statements of last 06 months along with originals for verification, with a company covering letter stating the purpose of visit.

Employed individuals need to submit salary slips of last 03 months and company covering letter confirming the employment.

or

Security Deposit equivalent to GHS 4750 (Refundable upon return and after producing the entry & exit stamp in UAE)

Criteria III: Invitation from immediate family member residing in UAE on family status

Supporting documents required

• Valid tenancy contract /Ejari or title deed of the host. **Host should have an apartment with two or more bedrooms.
• Relationship with the Host
• UAE resident card of the Host

Newly Married Couple:

In case of the spouse’s name not endorsed on the passport:

Supporting documents required

• Marriage Certificate / Notarised Affidavit.
• Newly married couples traveling immediately after marriage are required to submit NOC from parents with photo id proof, Wedding card and Marriage photograph of the couple

Important Information:

• Selection / determination of a visa category are on the basis of airline ticket itinerary
• Emirates regret its inability to sponsor unaccompanied minors and students. Dubai immigration will consider applications from minors and students only if they are travelling with parents.

Overview

Multi Entry Short Term Visa : This is a multiple entry visa and the first entry in UAE should be made within validity period of 58 days (valid until date mentioned on visa). With effect from the date of FIRST entry visa is valid for 30 days. Within the period of these 30 days traveller can make multiple entries / exits to / from UAE. However traveller should make sure his/her last exit from UAE should be on or before 30th day

After entry in Dubai stay validity of visa can be extended thrice for 30days each. Extension fee is AED 850 each time.

Before expiry of stay validity please contact below mentioned address along with original passport and extension fee once you have entered the country on same visa

• Emirates Commercial Visa Services
  Dubai International Airport
  Terminal 3- Arrival Area
  Next to Boots Pharmacy
• Timings : 7am-7pm (Mon-Thu) / 7am-6:30pm (Friday) / 9am-4pm Saturdays. Sunday Closed

Multiple entry visa once utilized cannot be cancelled. The applicant would have to await expiry of the visa validity. The validity of the visa is 58 days from the date of issue and the client can enter UAE multiple times and stay there for 30 Days from the first entry in UAE.

Visa Fees

(Duration of stay: 30 days, Visa fees inclusive of service charge and tax)

Please Note: The cancellation charge per visa is 480 (GHS). Cancellation request can be raised with the application centre where you have submitted the visa application and for applications that are approved.

* Visa fee once paid is not refundable under any circumstance

Mandatory Documents Required

• Completed Visa Application Form
• Confirmed Return/Onward Emirates ticket, highlighting the applicant's name, entry and exit from the UAE in yellow.
• One coloured recent passport-size photograph with white background, front facing.
• Coloured photocopy of the main (bio) page of the Ordinary/Normal Passport (Valid for a minimum period of 6 months at the time of travel).
• Confirmed hotel voucher with confirmation number, applicant's name, check-in, check-out dates highlighted in yellow for the entire stay. ( Check- in, Check- out dates on the hotel confirmation must match the dates on flight tickets ). Note that only up to two hotel bookings are allowed for the entire stay period.
• If visiting Family or Friends: Provide a valid tenancy contract /Ejari or title deed of the host, if the sponsor has an apartment with two or more bedrooms, UAE resident card.( Highlight the tenant's name in yellow).

Application form

Click here to download the Visa Application Form.

Instruction

• The form needs to be filled offline.
• You are required to fill in all the details as mentioned in the form.
• Submit it with the mandatory documents at your nearest visa application centre.

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Processing Time

Visa Processing Time: 5 – 6 working days from the date of submission Except for Saturday,Sunday and any UAE Holiday)

Visa Submission Time: Applications need to be submitted in between 08:00 to 15:00.

Eligibility Criteria

Note: Applicants can qualify in any one of the below criteria for Dubai Visa Application.

Criteria I: Travel Record

Applicants who have travelled at least twice in the last 3 years to countries like USA, UK, Schengen countries, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Japan.

Documents Required:

• Pages in the Previous / Current passport exhibiting the evidence of the travel / visa stamped.

Criteria II: Financial Records

Applicants not qualifying as per Criteria I (Travel Record) are required to submit proof of minimum gross income from business, profession or employment, which should exceed GHS 1500 per month. Businessmen and Professionals need to submit copies of bank statements of last 06 months along with originals for verification, with a company covering letter stating the purpose of visit.

Employed individuals need to submit salary slips of last 03 months and company covering letter confirming the employment.

or

Security Deposit equivalent to GHS 4750 (Refundable upon return and after producing the entry & exit stamp in UAE)

Criteria III: Invitation from immediate family member residing in UAE on family status

Supporting documents required

• Valid tenancy contract /Ejari or title deed of the host. **Host should have an apartment with two or more bedrooms.
• Relationship with the Host
• UAE resident card of the Host

Newly Married Couple:

In case of the spouse’s name not endorsed on the passport:

Supporting documents required

• Marriage Certificate / Notarised Affidavit.
• Newly married couples traveling immediately after marriage are required to submit NOC from parents with photo id proof, Wedding card and Marriage photograph of the couple

Important Information:

• Selection / determination of a visa category are on the basis of airline ticket itinerary
• Emirates regret its inability to sponsor unaccompanied minors and students. Dubai immigration will consider applications from minors and students only if they are travelling with parents.

Overview

Multi Entry Long Term Visa : This is a multiple entry visa and the first entry in UAE should be made within validity period of 58 days (valid until date mentioned on visa). With effect from the date of FIRST entry visa is valid for 90 days. Within the period of these 90 days traveller can make multiple entries / exits to / from UAE. However traveller should make sure his/her last exit from UAE should be on or before 90th day.

After entry in Dubai stay validity of visa can be extended twice with first extension allowed for 30 days and second extension for 20 days. Extension fee is AED 850 each time.

Before expiry of stay validity please contact below mentioned address along with original passport and extension fee once you have entered the country on same.

• Emirates Commercial Visa Services

  Dubai International Airport
  Terminal 3- Arrival Area
  Next to Boots Pharmacy

• Timings : Monday to Friday (07:00 am to 02:30 pm) and Saturday (09:00 am to 04:00 pm)

Below mentioned documents are needed to apply for a 90 Days Visa.

Official Tour for Meetings / Seminars / Exhibitions : Passenger’s Passport copy / Confirmed EK Ticket / Hotel confirmation / Company covering letter / Host company invitation letter or Host Resident permit along with the passport copy.

Personal : ( If the purpose of visit is to meet family or close relatives ). Passport copy / Confirm EK Ticket / Host passport copy / Host Resident page / Host covering letter or guarantee letter / Relationship proof.

Tourism or property: Passport copy / Confirmed EK Ticket / Confirm Hotel booking or Property Tenancy contract and Property papers.

For all unaccompanied students and young women below the age of 25 years preapproval is required.

Visa Fees

(Duration of stay: 90 days, Visa fees inclusive of service charge and tax)

Please Note: The cancellation charge per visa is 375 (GHS). Cancellation request can be raised with the application centre where you have submitted the visa application and for applications that are approved.

* Visa fee once paid is not refundable under any circumstances

Mandatory Documents Required

• Visa Application form duly filled **
• Confirmed onward or return Emirates airline ticket photocopy. **
• 1 coloured passport size Photograph **
• Coloured Photocopies of First and the Last two pages of the Passport. **(valid for six months from the date of application)

** Mandatory Documents.

• For other supporting documents please go to Eligibility Criteria

Application form

Click here to download the Visa Application Form.

Instruction

• The form needs to be filled offline.
• You are required to fill in all the details as mentioned in the form.
• Submit it with the mandatory documents at your nearest visa application centre.

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Processing Time

Visa Processing Time: 3 – 4 working days from the date of submission (Except for Saturday,Sunday and any UAE Holiday)

Visa Submission Time: Applications need to be submitted in between 08:00 to 15:00.

Eligibility Criteria

Note: Applicants can qualify in any one of the below criteria for Dubai Visa Application.

Criteria I: Travel Record

Applicants who have travelled at least twice in the last 3 years to countries like USA, UK, Schengen countries, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Japan.

Documents Required:

• Pages in the Previous / Current passport exhibiting the evidence of the travel / visa stamped.

Criteria II: Financial Records

Applicants not qualifying as per Criteria I (Travel Record) are required to submit proof of minimum gross income from business, profession or employment, which should exceed GHS 1500 per month. Businessmen and Professionals need to submit copies of bank statements of last 06 months along with originals for verification, with a company covering letter stating the purpose of visit.

Employed individuals need to submit salary slips of last 03 months and company covering letter confirming the employment.

or

Security Deposit equivalent to GHS 4750 (Refundable upon return and after producing the entry & exit stamp in UAE)

Criteria III: Invitation from immediate family member residing in UAE on family status

Supporting documents required

• Valid tenancy contract /Ejari or title deed of the host. **Host should have an apartment with two or more bedrooms.
• Relationship with the Host
• UAE resident card of the Host

Newly Married Couple:

In case of the spouse’s name not endorsed on the passport:

Supporting documents required

• Marriage Certificate / Notarised Affidavit.
• Newly married couples traveling immediately after marriage are required to submit NOC from parents with photo id proof, Wedding card and Marriage photograph of the couple

Important Information:

• Selection / determination of a visa category are on the basis of airline ticket itinerary
• Emirates regret its inability to sponsor unaccompanied minors and students. Dubai immigration will consider applications from minors and students only if they are travelling with parents.

Overview

60 days Visit Visa : The entry validity for all types of tourist visa is 58 days from the date of issue (Valid untill date mentioned on visa). After entry in Dubai stay validity of visa can be extended twice for 30days each.Extension fee is AED 850 each time.

Please contact below mentioned address along with original passport and extension fee once you have entered the country on same visa.

• Emirates Commercial Visa Services
  Dubai International Airport
  Terminal 3- Arrival Area
  Next to Boots pharmacy
• Timings : 7am-7pm (Mon-Thu) / 7am-6:30pm (Friday) / 9am-4pm Saturdays. Sunday Closed

Visa Fees

• Kindly Note: The above visa is valid for a period of 58 days from the date of issue.
• (Duration of stay: 60 days, Visa fees inclusive of service charge and tax)
• Please Note: The cancellation charge per visa is 480 (GHS). Cancellation request can be raised with the application centre where you have submitted the visa application and for applications that are approved
• * Visa fee once paid is not refundable under any circumstances

Mandatory Documents Required

• Completed Visa Application Form
• Confirmed Return/Onward Emirates ticket, highlighting the applicant's name, entry and exit from the UAE in yellow.
• One coloured recent passport-size photograph with white background, front facing.
• Coloured photocopy of the main (bio) page of the Ordinary/Normal Passport (Valid for a minimum period of 6 months at the time of travel).
• Confirmed hotel voucher with confirmation number, applicant's name, check-in, check-out dates highlighted in yellow for the entire stay. ( Check- in, Check- out dates on the hotel confirmation must match the dates on flight tickets ). Note that only up to two hotel bookings are allowed for the entire stay period. For 60-day single entry visa, Hotel booking should be 31days or more.
• If visiting Family or Friends: Provide a valid tenancy contract /Ejari or title deed of the host, if the sponsor has an apartment with two or more bedrooms, UAE resident card.( Highlight the tenant's name in yellow).

Application form

Click here to download the Visa Application Form.

Instruction

• The form needs to be filled offline.
• You are required to fill in all the details as mentioned in the form.
• Submit it with the mandatory documents at your nearest visa application centre.

To Download a Form:

• Click on the formlink
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouseon the required link.
• SelectSave Target As from the list
• Savethe form on your computer.

Processing Time

Visa Processing Time: 5 – 6 working days from the date of submission Except for Saturday,Sunday and any UAE Holiday)

Visa Submission Time: Applications need to be submitted in between 08:00 to 15:00.

Express Visa Processing Time: Within 48 hours from the time of submission (Excluding Saturday,Sunday and any UAE Holiday)

Eligibility Criteria

Note: Applicants can qualify in any one of the below criteria for Dubai Visa Application.

Criteria I: Travel Record

Applicants who have travelled at least twice in the last 3 years to countries like USA, UK, Schengen countries, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Japan.

Documents Required:

• Pages in the Previous / Current passport exhibiting the evidence of the travel / visa stamped.

Criteria II: Financial Records

Applicants not qualifying as per Criteria I (Travel Record) are required to submit proof of minimum gross income from business, profession or employment, which should exceed GHS 1500 per month. Businessmen and Professionals need to submit copies of bank statements of last 06 months along with originals for verification, with a company covering letter stating the purpose of visit.

Employed individuals need to submit salary slips of last 03 months and company covering letter confirming the employment.

or

Security Deposit equivalent to GHS 4750 (Refundable upon return and after producing the entry & exit stamp in UAE)

Criteria III: Invitation from immediate family member residing in UAE on family status

Supporting documents required

• Valid tenancy contract /Ejari or title deed of the host. **Host should have an apartment with two or more bedrooms.
• Relationship with the Host
• UAE resident card of the Host

Newly Married Couple:

In case of the spouse’s name not endorsed on the passport:

Supporting documents required

• Marriage Certificate / Notarised Affidavit.
• Newly married couples traveling immediately after marriage are required to submit NOC from parents with photo id proof, Wedding card and Marriage photograph of the couple

Important Information:

• Selection / determination of a visa category are on the basis of airline ticket itinerary
• Emirates regret its inability to sponsor unaccompanied minors and students. Dubai immigration will consider applications from minors and students only if they are travelling with parents.

Overview

Multi Entry Long Term Visa : This is a multiple entry visa and the first entry in UAE should be made within validity period of 58 days (valid until date mentioned on visa). With effect from the date of FIRST entry visa is valid for 60 days. Within the period of these 60 days traveler can make multiple entries / exits to / from UAE. However, Traveller should make sure his/her last exit from UAE should be on or before 60th day

After entry in Dubai stay validity of visa can be extended twice for 30days each. Extension fee is AED 850 each time.

• Long Term Visit Single Entry – Tourist
• Long Term Visit Multiple Entry - Tourist

Please contact below mentioned address along with original passport and extension fee once you have entered the country on same visa.

• Emirates Commercial Visa Services
  Dubai International Airport
  Terminal 3- Arrival Area
  Next to Boots Pharmacy
• Timings: 7am-7pm (Mon-Thu) / 7am-6:30pm (Friday) / 9am-4pm Saturdays. Sunday Closed

Multiple entry visa once utilized cannot be cancelled. The applicant would have to await expiry of the visa validity. The validity of the visa is 58 days from the date of issue and the client can enter UAE multiple times and stay there for 60 Days from the first entry in UAE.

Visa Fees

• (Duration of stay: 60 days, Visa fees inclusive of service charge and tax)
• Please Note: The cancellation charge per visa is 480 (GHS). Cancellation request can be raised with the application centre where you have submitted the visa application and for applications that are approved.
• * Visa fee once paid is not refundable under any circumstance

Mandatory Documents Required

• Completed Visa Application Form
• Confirmed Return/Onward Emirates ticket, highlighting the applicant's name, entry and exit from the UAE in yellow.
• One coloured recent passport-size photograph with white background, front facing.
• Coloured photocopy of the main (bio) page of the Ordinary/Normal Passport (Valid for a minimum period of 6 months at the time of travel).
• Confirmed hotel voucher with confirmation number, applicant's name, check-in, check-out dates highlighted in yellow for the entire stay. ( Check- in, Check- out dates on the hotel confirmation must match the dates on flight tickets ). Note that only up to two hotel bookings are allowed for the entire stay period.
• If visiting Family or Friends: Provide a valid tenancy contract /Ejari or title deed of the host, if the sponsor has an apartment with two or more bedrooms, UAE resident card.( Highlight the tenant's name in yellow).

Application form

Click here to download the Visa Application Form.

Instruction

• The form needs to be filled offline.
• You are required to fill in all the details as mentioned in the form.
• Submit it with the mandatory documents at your nearest visa application centre.

To Download a Form:

• Click on the formlink
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouseon the required link.
• SelectSave Target As from the list
• Savethe form on your computer.

Multi Entry Short Term Visa : 60 Days

Processing Time

Visa Processing Time: 5 – 6 working days from the date of submission Except for Saturday,Sunday and any UAE Holiday)

Visa Submission Time: Applications need to be submitted in between 08:00 to 15:00.

Eligibility Criteria

Note: Applicants can qualify in any one of the below criteria for Dubai Visa Application.

Criteria I: Travel Record

Applicants who have travelled at least twice in the last 3 years to countries like USA, UK, Schengen countries, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Japan.

Documents Required:

• Pages in the Previous / Current passport exhibiting the evidence of the travel / visa stamped.

Criteria II: Financial Records

Applicants not qualifying as per Criteria I (Travel Record) are required to submit proof of minimum gross income from business, profession or employment, which should exceed GHS 1500 per month. Businessmen and Professionals need to submit copies of bank statements of last 06 months along with originals for verification, with a company covering letter stating the purpose of visit.

Employed individuals need to submit salary slips of last 03 months and company covering letter confirming the employment.

or

Security Deposit equivalent to GHS 4750 (Refundable upon return and after producing the entry & exit stamp in UAE)

Criteria III: Invitation from immediate family member residing in UAE on family status

Supporting documents required

• Valid tenancy contract /Ejari or title deed of the host. **Host should have an apartment with two or more bedrooms.
• Relationship with the Host
• UAE resident card of the Host

Newly Married Couple:

In case of the spouse’s name not endorsed on the passport:

Supporting documents required

• Marriage Certificate / Notarised Affidavit.
• Newly married couples traveling immediately after marriage are required to submit NOC from parents with photo id proof, Wedding card and Marriage photograph of the couple

Important Information:

• Selection / determination of a visa category are on the basis of airline ticket itinerary
• Emirates regret its inability to sponsor unaccompanied minors and students. Dubai immigration will consider applications from minors and students only if they are travelling with parents.