United Arab Emirates visa requirements for Ugandans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Ugandans visiting United Arab Emirates

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

  • Applicant's passport with six months validity with blank pages for stamping.
  • A completed and signed visa application.
  • Copies of a recent passport photo taken in a white background.
  • Proof of valid health insurance.
  • Proof of financial capacity.
  • The incentive of return to the UAE.
  • An invitation letter from the host.
  • Proof of payment of Application fees.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

United Arab Emirates Visa for Ugandans

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 3-4 working days 30 days
Transit visa 3-4 working days 1-2 days
Student visa 15-21 working days variable

General Requirements for United Arab Emirates Visa

  • Applicant's passport with six months validity with blank pages for stamping.
  • A completed and signed visa application.
  • Copies of a recent passport photo taken in a white background.
  • Proof of valid health insurance.
  • Proof of financial capacity.
  • The incentive of return to the UAE.
  • An invitation letter from the host.
  • Proof of payment of Application fees.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
United Arab Emirates Tourist visa United Arab Emirates Transit visa United Arab Emirates Student visa

United Arab Emirates Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

    • The UAE tourist visa is issued to foreigners visiting UAE for recreation and tourism.
    • The tourist visa can be issued either as a single, double or multiple entry visas.
      • The single entry is valid for 30 days and the multiple entries are 90 days.
        • The visa can be extended without leaving the country.
        • An invitation letter from your host in UAE is required.
        • 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.
        • Females below 18 years of age are not allowed to apply for this visa unless they are traveling with their parents.
          • Applicants should be in possession of a valid passport which should be expiring within six months from the intended date of travel.
            • Applicants should submit proof of financial sufficiency that covers their duration of stay.
              • Hotel reservations or proof of accommodation should be submitted.
                • Since July 2018, minors (children below 18 years) who are traveling with adults can get a free visa from the 15th of July till the 15th of September every year.
                  • UAE embassies do not issue this visa so applicants can contact the emirates airline, tour agency or hotel they intend to use for the trip to apply on their behalf.
                    • A letter of invitation should be provided by the host in the UAE.
                    • Holders of this visa cannot work in any UAE state and violators will be either 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.
                    • It is advisable not to overstay your visa.
                    • Proof of paid visa fees is required.
                    • Visitors and tourists can apply for the second renewal before the expiry of the first one against AED 600 each time of renewal.
                    • Visa overstayers who do not renew, as above, will have to pay AED 100 fine for each day of their overstay, to be calculated from 10 days after the visa expiry.

                    United Arab Emirates Transit Visa Eligibility & Requirements

                    • A transit visa is issued to individuals who are traveling through the UAE to other countries.
                    • This visa can not replace a tourist visa and 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.
                    • You are not to overstay your visa so you must leave the country within 48 or 96 hours after arrival depending on your visa type.
                    • A transit visa must be processed and approved before traveling to the 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 Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

                    • If you’re planning to study in the UAE, you will need to apply for a student visa.
                    • The student visa is also known as a student residence visa.
                    • Applicants should ensure that they have been offered admission into an institution of learning before initiating the application process.
                    • You are to submit a copy of your admission letter to the embassy.
                    • Applicant transcripts and certificates from previously attended institutions should be submitted.
                    • 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.
                    • Proof of financial sufficiency that covers the applicant's duration of stay.
                    • Proof of Part or full payment of tuition fee should be submitted.
                    • Proof of medical fitness and yellow fever should be submitted.
                    • Proof that the applicant is free from all communicable diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis should be submitted.
                    • Proof of civil status by providing your marriage and birth certificate, if applicable, is required.
                    • 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.

                    United Arab Emirates Visa Fees

                    Visa Type

                    Sub Types

                    Visa Fees

                    Tourist visa

                    90.00 (USD)

                    Transit visa

                    90.00 (USD)

                    Student visa

                    70.00 (USD)

                    United Arab Emirates Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Uganda

                    Location

                    Address

                    Kampala

                    United Arab Emirates Embassy in Kampala, Plot 22, Ntinda Muwafu Curve, Kampala, Uganda.

                    kampalaembasy@mofaiconsulatgeneralov.ae

                    (+256) 471 433 261

                    Frequently Asked Questions

                    Is Dubai safe for females?

                    Dubai is a safe country for women to travel to, even unaccompanied, but you must be cautious, as you would be in any country.

                    Can I carry medicines to the UAE?

                    All tourists and residents entering the UAE will now need approval to bring personal medicines across the border, the Ministry of Health has announced.  Passengers can take one month of controlled or semi-controlled medicine into the country or three months of non-controlled medicine.

                    Do they speak English in Dubai?

                    English is the most widely spoken language in Dubai, especially for business, trade, and tourism. Around 75% of the population in Dubai are expatriates, most of whom speak English and/or their native language.

                    What currency is used in Dubai?
                    The currency in Dubai is the UAE dirham (Dhs or AED), which is pegged to the US dollar at the rate of Dhs3.675 to US$1. There are 100 fils in a dirham.

                    Is Dubai safe?

                    Dubai is one of the safest Middle Eastern countries for tourist visits. Its stricter laws mean that crime is kept to a minimum, and many tourists feel much safer in Dubai than they do in other parts of the globe.

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