If you are planning to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE), you can apply for a UAE visa through Emirates Airline. If you don’t have a passport from one of the eligible nations, don’t worry. There are numerous ways to apply for a visa to Dubai. If you’re unsure of how to go about processing it, Emirates is there for you with its collaboration with VFS Global Services GCC. Pre-arranged visas come in a variety of lengths, from 48 hours to 60 days, with either single or multiple entries.
How to Apply for Online Visa with Emirates
Here are the steps to apply for a UAE visa with Emirates Airline:
- Book your Emirates flight.
- Go to the Emirates website and click on “Manage your booking.”
- Select “Apply for UAE visa” and follow the instructions.
- Submit all the required documents and information and pay for visa fees.
- If your visa application is approved, Emirates will automatically update your booking with your visa details.
- You should receive your application online in three to four working days after completing it and paying the fees.
- It is available for download as an electronic visa from the Emirates website and will also be emailed to you by Dubai Immigration.
You can apply for a visa a maximum of 58 days before you travel, and a minimum of 24 working hours before you travel. It is advised that you apply for a visa at least four international working days (and up to 60 days) before your flight, though applying as soon as you can is usually a good idea.
How to Apply in Person for a Visa through Emirates
Download the application for a prearranged visa here.
Once you’ve completed it and acquired the necessary paperwork, go to the visa application center that is most convenient for you. You can turn in your paperwork at three locations in Dubai: VFS Global Services GCC, Wafi Mall, and Emirates Ticketing Office in Jumeirah or Deira.
It is important to note that visas issued through this service are sponsored by Emirates, so if the visa holder arrives on a different airline, the immigration authorities will refuse the holder entry into Dubai. Additionally, the UAE does not issue visas through its embassies or consulates overseas, so you must have a sponsor in the UAE or apply through an authorized agency to submit it on your behalf.
