Planning to invite family or friends to Dubai? GDRFA explains the visit visa process
From choosing a 30-, 60- or 90-day stay to submitting the application online, the authority has shared a step-by-step guide
Dubai: Dubai has just launched a special ‘Dubai Invite’ programme, encouraging residents to become ambassadors, and if you are planning to participate, there are different 30-, 60- or 90-day visit visas that you can apply for.
The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai has recently promoted the single- and multiple-entry tourist visas that residents can choose from, if they wish to invite the friends or family members to the city.
Here is all you need to know.
Different visa options
These are the different visa durations that are available to residents applying for a visit visa for a family member or friend:
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
According to GDRFA, sponsors also have the option to extend the visa for up to 120 days.
Required documents
Before applying, make sure you have
- Personal photograph of the sponsored person.
- Passport of the sponsored person, which should be valid for at least six months.
- Documents proving the relationship or purpose of the visit.
- Any additional documents required based on the case.
How to submit the application
Applications can be submitted through:
- The GDRFA website - www.gdrfad.gov.ae
- The ‘DubaiNow’ app
- Amer Customer Happiness Centres
Once you submit the application, along with the required documents and pay the fees for the visa you choose, the visa is processed within 48 hours.
The cost of the visa depends on the duration you apply for, and whether you choose a single- or multiple-entry visa. For a full breakdown of costs and the application process, click here.