Many travellers want simple entry options without depending on a sponsor. The UAE offers several choices that let you enter on your own. These visas suit frequent travellers, jobseekers, and people exploring business goals. Here are five clear and useful options to know about.
1. Five-Year Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa
This visa works well for people who visit often. You can enter many times in a year and stay for up to 180 days in total.
How it works
You choose a stay period of 30, 60, or 90 days for each entry. You can extend the stay, but the full yearly limit cannot cross 180 days.
What you need
- A passport with at least six months validity
- A return or onward ticket
- Valid health insurance
- Proof of a bank balance of USD 4,000 for the last six months
This option suits families, remote workers, and travellers who make repeated trips.
2. Visa on Arrival for Eligible Indian Passport Holders
Indian citizens can enter without advance approval if they meet set conditions. This is one of the fastest ways to enter.
Who qualifies
You must hold a valid visa or residence permit from the US, UK, EU, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada. Your passport must also be valid for at least six months.
Stay options
You can choose a 14-day or 60-day stay. The fee is paid at the airport. You must extend the visa before it expires.
3. Jobseeker Visa for Professionals and Graduates
This visa helps you explore career options in the UAE without a sponsor. It allows you to attend interviews and plan your move.
Visa length
You can choose a stay of 60, 90, or 120 days.
Eligibility
You must meet one of these:
- Be a skilled worker under MOHRE’s first, second, or third professional level
- Hold a bachelor’s degree or an equal qualification
- Be a graduate of a top global university
This visa is ideal for people who want to test the job market with no sponsor.
4. Business Opportunities Visa
If you want to study investment options or set up a business, this visa helps you do that without rushing the process.
What it offers
This visa helps you explore business ideas, meet partners, and attend meetings. You can apply for a single-entry or multiple-entry version.
Stay options
Choose 2, 3, or 4 months. These periods give enough time to review deals and study the market.
5. eVisa for GCC Residents
Foreign residents living in GCC countries must apply for this entry permit before travelling. It’s a simple online process.
Validity
The entry permit stays valid for 30 days. You can stay in the UAE for 30 days and extend the stay once for another 30 days.
Requirements
- A valid passport
- A valid residence permit for at least one year
- A recent photo
- A profession approved by UAE authorities
You must apply through GDRFA if visiting Dubai or ICP for other emirates.
These visa options simplify travel and give more freedom to visitors. If you want a clean process that avoids sponsors, these choices help you plan with ease. Each visa serves a different purpose, but all offer flexible entry.
Need help choosing the right visa or handling your paperwork? AR Associates guides you from start to finish with clear steps and fast support. Reach out today and plan your UAE visit with confidence.
