The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) said that the UAE visit visa extension will be one time only, for 30 days only, for a fee of D750.
An official source confirmed that visa holders visiting a relative or friend in the UAE, for 30, 60 or 90 days, for one or more trips, are now entitled to extend it by 30 days. Only, against a fee of Dh750. The source said the decision to extend the one-time visit visa for only 30 days was issued a few weeks ago and is being implemented as per the decision issued by the UAE Cabinet.
The authorities allow visiting foreigners with the possibility of extending the visa as per the specified period (30 days and only once) through the smart channel through the smart application “UAEICP”.
The source pointed out that documents required to benefit from the service include the original entry permit and a personal color photograph.
Permissible value
According to authorities, the presence of the sponsored person inside the country is required to extend the visa, and the validity of the passport must not be less than six months at the time of submission of the service application, and the visa fee for visiting a relative or friend for 30 days and for one time only is Dh750, of which There is Dh500 issue fee and Dh100 for application, Dh100 smart service fee and Dh50 for insurance and authority.
The authority said on its website that there are several conditions for issuing a visa to visit a relative or friend, including that the visitor is a relative or friend of a citizen or foreigner residing in the country in accordance with the provisions set by the authority. , attaching proof of kinship and justification of the visit and meeting the financial guarantee prescribed as per the purpose.
The authorities said that once you choose the service of issuing a visit visa for a relative or friend according to the application period, all the data of the person hosted in the country appears automatically and he has to complete what he needs to do. Steps to submit the application and enter the identification data of the sponsored person benefiting from the service, then attach the required documents and pay the prescribed fee for visa issuance.
The authority added that the application will be rejected electronically after 30 days if the application is returned due to deficiency of information or failure to fill required documents. Application returned thrice due to deficiency of data or failure to fill required documents will be rejected.
The authority notes that the fee is refunded by credit card within six months from the date of submission of the application, or by the method used for fee recovery by check or bank transfer for banks located within the country. Only – and not more than five years in a period.
The authority empowers UAE residents to self-apply for issuance of visit visas for relatives or friends of foreigners abroad through the smart application through simplified and smooth steps, which enhances the electronic service experience provided to customers and caters to the future needs of all categories of foreigners and residents of the country.
