A business visa in the UAE is allowed to expat citizens and their dependents and has long-term validity. The visa is focused on foreign investors and entrepreneurs. It is mandatory for the Business Visa applicants to have considerable professional experience to apply. There are other prerequisites too. Visit the Business Visa page for more.
As the name suggests, the Investor visa is focused on foreign investors. The investor visa is investment-focused and is aimed at promoting foreign investments in the UAE. The Ministry of UAE issues the visa and the validity is 3 years. The applicant for Investor Visa is required to deposit a fixed minimum amount.
Work (Employment) visa is mandatory for all foreign nationals who would like to pursue a job in the UAE. The Work Permit Visa is issued following the issuance of Entry Permit visa. Work visa may vary based on the type of work and the period of employment. The applicant has to undergo a mandatory medical examination to acquire a Work Visa.
Family visa allows an expatriate resident to sponsor his spouse, children and parents in the UAE. A Family visa is mandatory to enter UAE if you are accompanied by close dependents. Sponsoring is possible only if the expat employee holds a valid Residency permit.
Tourist visa is applicable for foreigners who are not permitted to enter UAE via visa on arrival or visa-free-entry option. Tourist visa has a validity of 30 to 90 days. The applicant’s passport should have a minimum validity of 6 months from the journey date.
Freelance license is issued for professionals who belong to diverse fields like technology and media. Free zone jurisdictions like Dubai Knowledge Park and Dubai Internet City provide Freelance License. A Freelance visa is issued by the Free zone authority of the concerned Free zone. The validity of the Freelance license is 2 years.
A Maid visa is issued in connection with sponsoring a maid or domestic helper in Dubai or UAE. An expat worker should own a valid Maid visa to be employed as a domestic helper in UAE. Other than documentation, the maid’s medical fitness result is a mandatory requirement.