United Arab Emirates visa requirements for Rwandans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Rwandans visiting United Arab Emirates

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Emirati Visa.

  • A passport with six months validity with blank pages for stamping
  • Filled and signed visa application
  • Photocopies of national identity card, passport and previous visas
  • Copies of a recent passport photo taken in a white background
  • Proof of valid health insurance
  • A financial sponsor
  • Invitation letter
  • Return/onward flight ticket
  • Application fees
  • Copy of travel itinerary

United Arab Emirates Visa for Rwandans

Facts about United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is a dream destination for tourists. There are a lot of breathtaking views scattered around the city. You should make sure to have a very good camera on this journey because you will not be able to resist the sight and you will need a reminder. From the view of the Burj Khalifa to the Ferrari world the mosque with a chandelier of crystals, you definitely have enough to keep you wanting more.

The number of international tourists visiting Dubai yearly is about 20.7 million people and this number is going to take a considerable jump in the years to come. The most populous city in the UAE is in Dubai.

Only non-muslims are allowed alcohol consumption in restaurants, bars, clubs, private venues and at home. Tourists are not allowed to purchase alcohol in general stores and supermarkets. E-cigarettes and vaping are banned in Dubai and UAE.

Types of United Arab Emirates Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 2-3 working days 30-90 days
Student visa 2-3 working days 365 days
Transit visa 2-3 working days 96 hours

General Requirements for United Arab Emirates Visa

  • A passport with six months validity with blank pages for stamping
  • Filled and signed visa application
  • Photocopies of national identity card, passport and previous visas
  • Copies of a recent passport photo taken in a white background
  • Proof of valid health insurance
  • A financial sponsor
  • Invitation letter
  • Return/onward flight ticket
  • Application fees
  • Copy of travel itinerary
United Arab Emirates Tourist visa United Arab Emirates Student visa United Arab Emirates Transit visa

United Arab Emirates Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Tourist visa is issued for tourism purposes, sightseeing and visits
  • Individuals who want to go shopping, attend events or ceremonies can apply for this visa
  • Females below 18 years of age are not allowed to apply for this visa unless they are travelling with their parents
  • You have to submit a proof of sufficient funds and accommodation to last the duration of the trip
  • United Arab Emirate tourist visa is both single and multiple entry types
  • The single entry visa grants one entry into UAE while the multiple entry visa allows for several entries within the duration of the visa validity
  • Single entry visa is valid for 30 days and Multiple for 90 days
  • Since July 2018, minors (children below 18 years) who are travelling with adults can get a free visa from 15th of July till 15th of September every year
  • Holders of this visa cannot work in any UAE state and violators will be fined or deported
  • UAE embassies do not issue this visa so applicants have to contact the airline, tour agency or hotel  they intend to use for the trip to apply on their behalf
  • Please note that the airline, tour agency or hotel has to be the one you will use during your trip to UAE
  • You can extend your visa without having to leave the country
  • Visa can be extended twice for additional periods of 30 days each time however the second renewal has to be done before the first renewal expires
  • You have to pay a fee of AED 600 for each renewal
  • A grace of 10 days is usually given after the visa expiration and counting from the 10th day, a fine of AED 100 is required for every other day.
  • On the 11th day of overstaying your visa in UAE, a fine of AED 200 is required and AED 100 for every day after. At the airport, you will also be required to pay an extra fee of AED 100. It is therefore advisable to not overstay your visa. 
  • Your host in UAE has to send you an invitation letter

United Arab Emirates Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • A student visa is issued to individuals of other countries who want to come to UAE to study in a higher institution
  • It is also issued to children of non-natives of UAE whose parents sponsor their academic bills
  • For freshers, a letter of admission from a recognized educational institution in UAE is required
  • If you are a returning student, you have to submit a certificate of continuation signed by the authorities of your institution
  • The student visa is valid for one year but can be extended for an additional year if the institution the individual is admitted into issues an official proof of continuation of studies
  • In 2008, the UAE government passed a decree that issues a 5-year student visa to individuals who graduate with at least 95% from their secondary schools or with a cgpa of 3.75 from a university within or outside the country.
  • The benefits of this decree can also be enjoyed by parents and families of the students
  • Individuals applying for this visa have to submit a proof of sufficient funds to cover the duration of the course preferably a sponsor.
  • A medical test will be conducted in approved medical centers in UAE and individuals who test HIV or tuberculosis positive will be deported.
  • Students visa can be secured by either a relative residing in the UAE, a recognized institution or visa authorities represented in each emirate of UAE
  • Expatriates are not allowed to continue sponsoring male children above 18 years of age however female children can continue to be sponsored regardless of their ages.
  • From October 21st 2018,  students who graduate from universities or secondary schools or who become 18 years will be granted a one-year residence visa, which can be renewed for another year from the graduation date or on completing 18 years.
  • The residence visa costs AED 100 for the initial issuance and renewal
  • Note that an institution granting you admission does not guarantee the issuance of a student visa.

United Arab Emirates Transit Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Transit visa is issued to individuals who are travelling through the UAE to other countries
  • This visa can not replace a tourist visa neither can it be used to work or study
  • You must make use of this visa within the first 14 days of its issuance 
  • It is valid for either 48 hours non-extendable or 96 hours also non-extendable
  • 48 hours transit visa is free of charge for travelers but the 96 hours transit visa costs AED 50
  • The transit visa can only be issued by the UAE airline you are traveling through
  • For the 48 hours transit visa, a passport with 3 months validity along with a recent passport-sized photograph taken in white background is required. You are also required to have an onward ticket to your next destination
  • The 96 hours transit visa requires a passport with 6 months validity remaining, a recent passport-sized photograph and the flight ticket to the next destination
  • It is illegal to overstay your visa so you must leave the country within 48 or 96 hours after arrival depending on your visa type.
  • Transit visa must be processed and approved before travelling to UAE
  • A departure fee of AED 30 is required at the UAE port of exit
  • Rush fees are applicable to all visa types at an extra cost of AED 100

United Arab Emirates Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

100.00 (AED)

Student visa

100.00 (AED)

Transit visa

50.00 (AED)

United Arab Emirates Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Rwanda

Location

Address

Dubai

Abu Dhabi, United Emirates

+971 4 348 1330

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the emergency contacts in UAE?
The four major emergency lines in the United Arab Emirates are:
Police- 999
Ambulance- 998
Civil defense- 997
Electricity- 991
How should I dress in UAE?

It is best to avoid indecent clothes such as very short skirts, tube tops, mesh dresses etc. Underwears should be covered and any kind of revealing clothes are a no go.

Is UAE the same as Dubai?
UAE stands for United Arab Emirates. It is situated in the south-east of the Arabian Peninsula on the border of Oman and Saudi Arabia. In 1971, it became a federation of six emirates(states) which are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain and Fujairah and in 1972, Ras Al Khaimah joined the emirates making them seven in all with Abu Dhabi as the emirate’s capital. Therefore, Dubai is not the same as UAE neither is it a country on its own, it is an emirate under UAE.
Is the UAE safe for unmarried couples?
Putting it simply, sexual relations or cohabitation of unmarried couples is illegal in the country. The country which is predominantly an Islamic country operates under the sharia law.
Is a student allowed to work in UAE??
How can apply the working visa in UAE??