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The UAE has changed the rules for issuing and extending visas: what is known

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The UAE has changed the rules for issuing and extending visas: what is known

The UAE has announced major changes to visas for all nationalities. In particular, the country has launched a new service that allows visitors to extend the validity of all types of issued visas online. Find out more about the changes in the rules for issuing and extending visas of the United Emirates

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The UAE has announced significant changes in visa policy for citizens of all countries of the world. This was reported by the Federal Administration of Identification, Nationality, Customs and Port Security (ICP). The new service will allow online visitors to extend the validity of all types of issued visas by 60 days.


Rules for extending visas in the UAE


To obtain an entry permit, the applicant must not be in the UAE. The service can be used once before entering the country.

The visa extension fee is 200 dirhams (approximately $55).

The applicant's passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of visa extension.

You can use the service:

- on the ICP website;

- through the official mobile application.

The applicant will receive confirmation of visa extension by e-mail.

A foreigner can also apply to the certified centers of the Federal Office of Identification, Nationality, Customs and Port Security (ICP).




A detailed checklist on the rules for obtaining all available types of United Arab Emirates visas can be ordered here.




When can the visa not be extended?


If the package of documents is incomplete, the request will be rejected 30 days after its submission, if the applicant does not fill in the necessary data within this period. The request can be returned for revision three times.

Upon rejection of the request, fees and financial guarantees (if any) are refundable.

You can return the money:

- to a credit card within six months from the date of application;

- using a special procedure for reimbursement of fees by check or bank transfer within 5 years.


How to obtain UAE citizenship, how to obtain a residence permit in the UAE for investors, and what are the benefits of living in the Emirates for expats - read more here

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