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Abu Dhabi Entry Visa – Simplest Way to Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi entry visa is a quick and convenient visa for any tourist seeking to enter Abu Dhabi, whatever the purpose of their travel. It may be for leisure such as visiting the capital city for its historical and cultural attractions, or visiting family and friends to spend quality time with them, or for business reasons such as meeting with potential business partners.

The entry visa is also an opportunity for other nationals considering living and working in Abu Dhabi and the UAE to first visit and investigate the emirate and the UAE. The entry visa is also widely used by visitors seeking medical services, or investors seeking investment opportunities.

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Abu Dhabi Entry Visa Explained

The Abu Dhabi entry visa provides visitors from around the world, entry into the capital city of the UAE, allowing them to explore historical sites, experience an abundance of tourist attractions, and encounter the adventure of the UAE.

Abu Dhabi government, issues several types of Abu Dhabi tourist entry visas, including on arrival, pre-paid and resident visa.

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Types of Abu Dhabi Entry Visas

Depending on each national’s eligibility, tourists may obtain an entry visa to Abu Dhabi. They may obtain an entry visa either on a single entry or multiple entry basis.

Below, is a detailed description of the different Abu Dhabi entry visa types, as well as the freedoms and restrictions of each type, i.e. what each visa type allows and disallows a tourist.

First, the two types of entry visas that may be obtained :

Single Entry Visa

The Single Entry on an Abu Dhabi entry visa is issued for a 30 or 60-day period.

You may enter Abu Dhabi only once, and may stay in the UAE only for the issued number of days.

Multiple Entry Visa

The Multiple Entry Visa allows you to stay in Abu Dhabi for a 30 or 60-day period. With the Multiple Entry visa you may enter and exit Abu Dhabi multiple times during the issued length of stay on your visa. We urge our guests to be careful to not overstay as overstay fines will be charged you.

If you need to extend your stay, please contact Arabiers for a visa extension.

Abu Dhabi on arrival visa

Citizens from some of the selected countries can get this on arrival visa, after entering to Abu Dhabi.

  • Can obtain 14, 30 and 90 days on arrivals
  • Unable to open a local bank account
  • Can open a digital bank account such as WIO
  • Unable to work
  • Unable to get local insurance, driving license, rent a flat or open a business

Abu Dhabi Standard Resident Visa

Anyone, experiencing the necessity of living in UAE, can get a standard resident visa.

  • Can get 2 – 3 years of residency in Abu Dhabi
  • Must be in Abu Dhabi every 180 days at least
  • Cannot open a local bank account
  • Can open a digital bank account such as WIO
  • Unable to work
  • Unable to get local insurance, driving license, rent a flat or open a business

Abu Dhabi Green visa

This is for freelancers, self employed and skilled individuals.

  • Can sponsor for himself/herself for 5 years
  • Can open a local bank account
  • No sponsor required

Abu Dhabi Blue visa

Anyone who has done exceptional service, inside UAE or outside UAE, for environment’s protection, can get a blue visa.

  • Given 10 years residency
  • Can open premium bank account
  • Can get a good insurance package for a reasonable rate
  • Require permission from Abu Dhabi Ministry of Climate Change & Environment

Abu Dhabi Golden visa

Anyone with top talents and high professional value, wanting to reside in Abu Dhabi, can request for a golden visa.

  • Residency for 5 – 10 years
  • No need to stay in Abu Dhabi to keep the visa active
  • Immediate family members also receive 10 years residency
  • Can open premium bank account
  • Can get a good insurance package at a reasonable rate
  • Sponsor not required
  • Can open a business, rent or buy a flat, land or office
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Eligibility Criteria

Documentation

Below are the eligibility criteria for each category of visa. Immigration procedures for visa issuing at all UAE ports of entry are consistent across the 7 emirates.

On-Arrival Visa

If you are planning to travel to Abu Dhabi with an on arrival visa, you must ensure that your passport belongs to one of the select countries that the UAE recognizes for an on arrival visa. If you qualify for an on arrival visa, you will require only the following documents on you upon entry into Abu Dhabi :

  • Your passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from your travel date
  • A return air ticket

Indian passport holders, holding a valid US Green Card or a UK/EU residence visa, may obtain a prepaid, 14-day on-arrival visa into Abu Dhabi.

Prepaid Tourist Visa

To obtain your prepaid visa, you need to submit the following documents in order to obtain your Abu Dhabi entry visa :

  • Copy of the bio page of your passport valid for minimum of 6 months from your travel date
  • Color photograph of yourself taken against a white background
  • Copies of all the previously stamped visas in your passport

Standard Residence Visa

Eligibility for the Standard Residence Visa depends largely on the company that recruited the applicant to work for them.

In order to be eligible for this visa, the applicant must fulfill two main requirements :

  • Pass the Abu Dhabi visa medical test
  • Not have a criminal record

Please contact Arabiers, for more information about visa types. Our 15+ years of experience has given our team the knowledge and experience to guide you regarding the visa most suitable for your requirements as well as in processing your application for you.

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Visa Rates

Wondering how much you will have to pay for your Abu Dhabi single entry visa and multiple entry visa ?

Let’s look into the visa options available to you, and the costs.

Standard Processing

airport to airport visa change

30-days

airport to airport visa change

Single entry visa

489 AED

134 USD

airport to airport visa change

60-days

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Single entry visa

689 AED

188 USD

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30-days

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Multiple entry visa

990 AED

270 USD

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60-days

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Multiple entry visa

1190 AED

324 USD

Express Processing

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30-days

airport to airport visa change

Single entry visa

789 AED

215 USD

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60-days

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Single entry visa

989 AED

270 USD

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30-days

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Multiple entry visa

1190 AED

324 USD

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60-days

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Multiple entry visa

1390 AED

380 USD

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Payment Methods

For your security and convenience, we are pleased to offer you easy payment options for your visa processing services with Arabiers.

Paying Visa Online

If you prefer paying online, you can make your payment via the secured e-invoicing link we provide. Our payment system supports 120 currencies.

Online Transfer

We also accept online bank transfers. If you want to make your payment via an online transaction, we can provide our bank details for Emirates NBD, ADCB and RAK. Then you can execute the payment via a bank transfer. There are no added fees.

Visit Our Office

Come meet us in our offices and make your payment in person. We will welcome you and gladly assist you with all your requirements.

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Visa Approval Process

Connect with Arabiers to experience a smooth visa approval process.

Step 1 : Documents Check

  • Check if you have clear copies of all the documents you will require under Eligibility criteria
  • Be sure the print quality is good
  • Forward all the documents to us through email or WhatsApp

Step 2 : Payment Check

  • Make your payment via the secure online payment (We will send you the link) click the link, follow instructions, make payment
  • To make the payment in person, visit any of our offices in Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, or Colombo

Step 3 : Visa Approval Check

  • After payment, we send your visa application for processing
  • Once your e-Visa is approved and issued, we will notify you
  • If the documents are error free, you will receive approval within 24 – 48 hours from the time you make your payment

Step 4 : e-Visa Check

  • When your e-Visa is issued we send your visa to you online
  • Have a charged smart device to retrieve your e-Visa easily
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Renewing and Extension Options

There are several renewal and extension options available for both on arrival and prepaid Abu Dhabi entry visas.

Here, we will describe the extension options for Abu Dhabi prepaid visa holders.

In country visa extension

  • Can get 30-days extension
  • Can be requested only twice
  • No need to exit the country

Airport to Airport Visa Extension

  • Must exit the country
  • Can get a new prepaid visa for 30-days or 60-days

Oman Run

  • Cheaper than Airport to Airport visa extension
  • Similar to A2A
  • Can request a new prepaid 30-day or 60-day visa

90-day in-country visa extension

  • No need to exit

Please contact the Arabiers team for further information and questions.

Arabiers is a leading, licensed tour operator and an authorized visa agent in the UAE. For the convenience of our clients and guests from around the world, we have offices in all of the major cities of the UAE. We have over 15 years of experience processing visa applications and extensions for our guests. We are rated highly for submitting visa applications with accuracy, speed and efficiency. We know to anticipate any barriers to the visa approval process and we provide information and guidance to our clients accordingly.

Our team is always ready to assist you from your initial call, throughout your particular service request, and even afterwards.

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FAQ

Your visa application may get rejected if it contains errors. Before resubmitting your application, double check your documentation to ensure that there is no misinformation or inaccuracies.

If your second application too gets rejected, it may be for security reasons. Attaching a police clearance document to the visa application may help you with getting your visa approved.

Travel insurance is not mandatory however it is highly recommended for air travel.

Yes, you can enter Dubai and all 7 emirates with your Abu Dhabi visa. Your visa is checked only at the port of entry in Abu Dhabi, Zayed International Airport, when you enter the UAE.

No you cannot. You must get obtain a residence visa as discussed under visa types that allow you to live and work in Abu Dhabi.

Single entry visa allows you to enter the country only once. Multiple entry visa allows you to leave and then re enter the country more than once.

Yes, it is mandatory to show your return ticket to immigration and the UAE government for all tourist visas and visa extensions in the UAE.

If you overstay beyond your visa stay period, you will be fined an amount of 50 AED for each day you overstay.

No – you cannot come back to Abu Dhabi with a single entry visa, once you leave the country.

There are no health or vaccine requirements for entry to Abu Dhabi presently.

It is not a requirement. However, nationals of some countries may be questioned by immigration. It is advisable to have around $1000 USD to show in case you are questioned.

Yes; you can convert your tourist visa to a work visa by changing the status of the visa.