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How to get a United Arab Emirates visa from Cape Verde
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Cape Verdian passport holders travelling to United Arab Emirates.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to United Arab Emirates.
Tourist visa
Processing time3 - 4 working days
Validity30 days
Fee (approx.)$90
Transit visa
Processing time3 - 4 days
Validity48 hours
Fee (approx.)$90
Application requirements
Documents Cape Verdian applicants need to provide.
- Passport with a validity of at least three months from the intended date of exit from the country.
- The passport must have at least two blank pages.
- Correctly completed visa application form which is signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background.
- The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage.
- The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Proof of civil status.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- This visa is for tourist travelers who wish to enter the UAE.
- This visa is valid for 30 days from the date of issuance.
- Non-citizens of Cape Verde are to present a copy of their Cabo Verdean residence permit during the visa application.
- The proof of payment of the visa application fee is required.
- The visa application fee is non-refundable.
- Applicants should note that entry into the United Arab Emirates is subject to immigration approval.
- Minors must be is the possession of the original copy of their birth certificate.
- If they are traveling with one or none of their parents, a notarized consent signed by both parents is required.
- You are expected to abide by the rules guiding your visa.
- There are various types of tourist visas.
- The 96-hour tourist visa is for travelers who wish to be in the UAE for a maximum of 4 days.
- The 14-days tourist visa is for travelers who wish to be in the UAE for 14 days.
- Short term business travelers can apply for this visa.
- Those who wish to visit family and friends are allowed to apply for this visa.
- This visa is valid for 60 days from its issuance.
- A letter of invitation from the host living in the UAE is to be provided.
- Proof of relationship with the host is to be provided.
- The 30 days tourist visa is valid for 58 days from the date of its issuance.
- The holder of this visa is allowed to stay in UAE for a 30 day period.
- This visa can be extended for a surcharge.
- The 90-day visa is a long term visa for tourist and business travelers.
- This visa type is for a single entry into the UAE and costs 190USD.
- There is also multiple entry allowance on this visa for 460USD.
- This visa can also be extended for a surcharge.
Transit visa
- This visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of transiting through UAE to a country f their destination.
- This visa allows for a stay in the UAE for 2 days or less.
- Visa holders are not to use this visa for tourism and educational purposes.
- Holers of this visa are to provide an incentive that they will leave the UAE at the expiration of their visa.
- Foreigners who will be transiting from the United Arab Emirates to their destination country are to provide the visa and flight ticket of their destination country.
- Receipt of paid visa application fees is to be provided.
- You are expected to leave the country on or before this visa expires.
- This visa is valid for 60 days from the date of issuance.
- This visa is a single entry visa.
Where to apply
United Arab Emirates embassy & visa application centers in Cape Verde.
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AddressThere is no embassy of UAE in Cape Verde. Cabo Verdean who wish to visit UAE should visit the nearest country with a UAE embassy.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the official currency used in Dubai
The official currency in Dubai is the UAE Dirham/Emirati Dirham and it is written as AED. It is unofficially written as DH or DHS. Some shop owners and traders collect USD.
What is the official language in Dubai
The official language in the UAE is Arabic. Other spoken languages are Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Tamil, Tagalog, Persian, Chinese, and Malayama and the most spoken foreign language in Dubai is the English language.
Can I drink alcohol in UAE
Being an Islamic country, alcohol is not allowed. However, non-muslim foreigners can get a license to drink alcohol in their private residences, hotel rooms and in licensed places.
Is smoking allowed in UAE
There are certain places where smoking is allowed. However, smoking E-cigarettes and Vaping are banned and illegal.
Are UAE and Dubai the same
No, the UAE is a federation of 7 states, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah. Thinking the UAE is the same as Dubai is a common mistake people make.
Is UAE safe to visit
The UAE is safe to visit as there are no violent crimes but tourists are sometimes at risk of pick-pocketing and drink spiking. If there are any emergencies, tourists should call 999 for the police and 998 to call an ambulance.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest United Arab Emirates visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.