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Dubai Immigration News

Most travellers need to obtain a visa prior to entering the emirate. It is our pleasure to assist you in your trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and it’s seven emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah) by providing you with tourist or service visas online.
Visa Application Type Transit Visa Tourist Visa Visit Visa
Duration of Stay 14 days 30 days 60 days
Visa Fee Per Person USD $105 USD $ 170 USD $425
Processing Time 1-3 Working days* 1-3 Working Days* 4-5 Working Days*
* Please note that most applications get approved within the time mentioned above but at times processing may take more than the stated days should the immigration require further supporting documents.

Important Note
  • All Visa application is for single entry only.
  • All Visa Type is Non-Extendable.
  • We recommend to apply for your Visa at least 5-7 days prior to your arrival.
  • Immigration Working Days: Sunday to Thursday only. Visa applications cannot be submitted on Fridays, Saturdays or on national holidays.
  • Visa Guarantee Fee will be adviced to you if required or not after evaluating your application.
  • Visa Approval is at sole discretion of the Immigration Officials. We can not guarantee that all applications will be approved. Once your Visa Application is submitted to Immigration Department, the Visa Application Fee is non-refundable whether it is approved or rejected or in the event that your visa is approved but you are unable to travel to UAE.
  • Should your Visa Application is rejected, we will provide you with the proof of rejection from the Immigration Department for your reference and record.
  • Once Visa is approved, we will be sending you a copy via e-mail since the visa is applied online. You need to print the visa copy and upon arrival at the airport you may proceed to the passport control section, no need for original copy.
  • After leaving the country, you have to send via e-mail or fax the page of your passport that has the exit stamp from the immigration of Dubai/UAE, as a proof that you have left the country so that we can double check it in our online system.
  • If you are going to leave UAE not by air plane, please inform us about that fact. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.


New Visa Rules Dubai

Dubai visit visa rules updated for Dubai and other emirates but will not take effect until 01 August 2008 – several reports in various newspapers this morning. Some conflicting information. Checked Gulf News, Khaleej Times, The National. Will look at more UAE newspapers later. Here are the conflicts I’ve found so far…

Visit Visas not renewable now. Except for GCC residents, and GCC nationals bringing visitors?
Mission Visa – cost is 200 dhs or 600 dhs? Renewable or not?
Multi-entry visit visa – valid 180 days or 6 months (presumably 180 days)? How long between visits do you have to remain outside the UAE? Cost is 1000dhs or 2000 dhs? Renewable or not?
Investor Visa? 300 dhs for 3 years?
Transit Visa? 96 hours or 14 days?

Dubai FAQ visa information pages

Dubai visa general UAE and Dubai visa information
Dubai resident’s visa - list of possible residence visa options
Free UAE arrival visa countries - list of nationalities that can get a free visit visa on arrival in the UAE
Table of visas available
UAE visa cancellation - procedure for cancelling residence visa and work permit
- renewing a visit visa by air or road from Dubai


Car Exporter in Dubai UAE Car Dealers

Dubai cars dariving

Dubai, given its large and growing automobile market, is home to hundreds of car dealers. Some of them are renowned and trusted names with years of industry experience, while some are startups struggling to elbow their way into the competitive industry. Car export trader in Dubai are content in general as there’s been no major slowdown in the business throughout the past decade save a couple of recent years when the world’s biggest markets were shaken by the effects of recession. Compared to other major markets of the world, Dubai’s car industry has shown recoveries quite faster, a fortunate occurrence for the local car dealers.

For many car export trader Dubai is the ultimate place to operate due to its staggering market growth and amazing potential for business expansion. While others find the place way too competitive where it’s next to impossible to make your own place and establish a car trading business. But the fact is that of all UAE car exports, it’s easier for Dubai car dealers to establish their business due to the dynamism of Dubai’s car market and the continuous flow of business. This is the major reason why car dealers in Dubai have mushroomed over the past decade and many new brands and models have made successful entries into the Middle Eastern region through Dubai. So it’s easy to say that for any prospective car trader UAE, or say Dubai is the perfect place to find his/her kind of cars

It’s easy for one to get confused in matters related to choosing a car export trader in Dubai or anywhere else in UAE that’s right for you. Dubai is home to hundreds of them, available almost at every commercial venue. But what should you look for in the right trader? The first thing that sets a car dealer apart from others is the market experience; conducting a quick market survey will help you spot a car trader in Dubai that you can rely upon. And talking of reliance, the second major thing you should consider is the consumers’ trust level. Discuss with your friends in Dubai about a particular car trader, or go to local online discussion forums if you have no friends, to find out the truth about your prospective auto trader. Once you find the best trader in town, your desired car at a great bargain should be with you in no time. Western Auto is a trusted and recognized regional leader in car trading & exports with a decade-spanning market experience, Accelerating Ahead with its finest range supported by quality & value service.


Dubai Hotel

Exclusively housed in the distinctive Burj Khalifa tower, the world’s tallest building, the Armani Hotel Dubai is the first series of hotels, resorts and residences deisgnes by Giorgio Armani to be around the globe and marks fashion maestro Giorgio Armani’s debut in to the world of hospitality. Defined by its unique location, highest standards of aesthetics and service excellence, the Armani Hotel Dubai will be the most exclusive destination in the city.


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