Applying for a UAE Visa with Emirates Airline: A Comprehensive Guide
If your travel plans include a visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), you have the option to apply for a UAE visa through Emirates Airline. Don’t fret if you don’t hold a passport from one of the eligible countries; there are multiple avenues to secure a visa for Dubai. Emirates, in partnership with VFS Global Services GCC, offers pre-arranged visas with various durations, ranging from 48 hours to 60 days, and choices of single or multiple entries.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying for a UAE visa through Emirates Airline:
- Book your Emirates flight.
- Visit the Emirates website and click on “Manage your booking.”
- Choose “Apply for UAE visa” and follow the provided instructions.
- Complete all necessary document submissions, provide required information, and pay the visa fees.
- Once your visa application is approved, Emirates will automatically update your booking with the visa details.
- Expect to receive your visa application online within three to four business days after payment.
- Your electronic visa can be downloaded from the Emirates website and will also be sent to you via email by Dubai Immigration.
You can apply for a UAE visa up to 58 days before your travel date, with a minimum of 24 working hours before your departure. While it is advisable to apply at least four international working days prior to your flight, submitting your application as early as possible is typically a wise choice.
For those who prefer to apply in person, follow these steps:
- Once you have completed the application and gathered the required documents, visit the visa application center that is most convenient for you.
- In Dubai, you can submit your paperwork at three locations: VFS Global Services GCC, Wafi Mall, or the Emirates Ticketing Office in Jumeirah or Deira.
It’s important to note that visas issued through this service are sponsored by Emirates. Therefore, if the visa holder arrives on a different airline, Dubai’s immigration authorities may deny entry. Additionally, the UAE does not grant visas through its embassies or consulates abroad. To apply, you must have a sponsor within the UAE or utilize an authorized agency to submit your application on your behalf.
Download the application for a prearranged visa: https://c.ekstatic.net/ecl/documents/before-you-fly/uae-visa-application-form-english.pdf
