For visitors of the UAE that are of a European Union nationality, a 30 day visit visa is granted upon entry of Dubai. However, a new law was passed on the 28th July 2008 stating that an AED120 fee will be charged for E.U visitors in order for them to receive their 30 day visit visa, though as yet, this law is yet to be implemented. The rules related to visa or their costs are subject to change and it is advisable to contact the nearest embassy for the updated information. Entry Permit on Arrival The following passport holders can get free entry permit on arrival valid for 30 days: The citizens of GCC countries, i.e., Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, entering the UAE with valid passports Resident visa holders of AGCC country (certain designations only)

Passport holders of 34 countries: Andorra – Australia - Austria - Belgium - Britain - Brunei - Canada - Cyprus – Denmark - Finland – France – Germany - Greece – Iceland – Ireland – Italy – Japan - Liechtenstein - Luxembourg – Malaysia and Hong Kong - Malta – Monaco - New Zealand – Norway – Portugal – San Marino - Singapore - Spain – Sweden – Switzerland - the Netherlands - United States - Vatican This permit is renewable for 30 more days for a fee of AED 610.

The citizens of GCC countries, i.e., Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, entering the UAE with valid passports Resident visa holders of AGCC country (certain designations only) Passport holders of 34 countries: Andorra – Australia - Austria - Belgium - Britain - Brunei - Canada - Cyprus – Denmark - Finland – France – Germany - Greece – Iceland – Ireland – Italy – Japan - Liechtenstein - Luxembourg – Malaysia and Hong Kong - Malta – Monaco - New Zealand – Norway – Portugal – San Marino - Singapore - Spain – Sweden – Switzerland - the Netherlands - United States - Vatican This permit is renewable for 30 more days for a fee of AED 610.

The citizens of 34 countries will be exempt from the refundable deposit and health insurance rules. After this period a visitor can extend the visit visa by a further two months by leaving the country and returning. This can be done twice. When the third visit visa expires the person must leave the UAE for at least a month before returning. For residents of other countries, the visa must be sponsored by an individual, such as a relative, or an establishment.

The application is submitted by the sponsor with all required documents. Documents Required:

• Typed Application form

• A copy of the sponsor’s passport & family member's passport

• 1 photo of the family member (may be required)

• Marriage contract attested from Ministry of Foreign Affairs or UAE Embassy (for sponsoring a wife or husband)

• Attested birth certificates (for sponsoring children)

• Relationship proof attested from the Embassy (in case relationship cannot be proved from family names in sponsor and relative's passport)

• Attested work contract if the sponsor is working in a private company or a salary certificate if working in government.

• Traveller Insurance. Procedure: Go to any authorized typing office & get application form typed. 2. Go to DNRD & submit along with your documents to Visa Section. 3. Send either original or copy to your relative.

If only copy was sent, then deposit original at the airport or the DNATA counter at DNRD. It is advisable to deposit visa giving sufficient time for flight to land. You can also write flight number/date & time on reverse of original before submission.