GENERAL
+ All visitors to the UAE must have valid health insurance. This is can be covered by a travel agency, tour operator, international health insurance schemes will be recognised, or alternatively UAE Immigration can provide health insurance when visas are applied for. No indication how this will be policed - especially for those eligible for visa on arrival.
+ A 1000 dirham deposit is required for all visa applications. This doesn't appear to apply to those who get a visa on arrival - only those who must apply in advance.
+ There are a heap of new visas including 6 month multi entry, festival/exhibition, medical and short term education visas not covered below. Eligibility for these visas has not yet been stated, nor if they will attract the deposit requirments. See the link at the bottom of this post for costs and extensions.
+ Anyone found working without a valid employment visa, will face fines of up to 50,000 dirhams, will be deported and banned from entering the UAE. There will also be harsh penalties for employers.
VISA ON ARRIVAL
+ Only nationals from: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, UK, US and Vatican City are eligible for visa's on arrival.
+ Previously, free visa for 60 days upon arrival in the UAE will now have to pay Dh100 for a 30-day visa. It is still issued on arrival (no need to apply in advance) and are valid for single entry only
+ People will no longer be able to go to neighbouring countries to renew their visas, and will have to return to their home country or "distant" countries (not specified which countries are "distant" yet)
+ One extension of 30 days is permitted. It is done incountry (i.e. while your in the UAE still) at a cost of 610 dirhams
+ Visas will no longer be converted to residency or employment visas in the UAE. Individuals wanting to change from a Visit Visa to a residency visa must return to their home country and await their new visa
TOURIST/VISIT VISAS
+ The Tourist Visa (some sources callling it a Visit Visa) previously available to only 79 nationalities is now available to all nationationalities.
+ Tourist Visa's MUST be applied for in advance by a registered travel agent or hotel.
+ It is valid for 30 days and can be extended once incountry at a cost of 610 dirhams
SHORT/LONG TERM FAMILY VISAS
+ There is a short term (30 day) and long term (90 day) visas that are for people visiting family members in the UAE. Short term costs 610 dirhams, long term 1110 dirhams. There are no extensions available. It is assumed each visa will attract the 1000 dirham deposit as well.
+ The individual residing in the UAE can apply for the visas on their family member's behalf
+ The UAE resident must have a minimum salary to sponsor their family. Sponsor a sibling = minimum salary of dhs5,000; to sponsor wife and children = dhs4,000; and to sponsor other relatives = dhs6,000.
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New visa fees in Dhs
Short Entry (visit) Visa - 500 (1 month)
Long Entry (visit) Visa - 1,000 (3 months)
Multiple Entry Visa - 2,000
Entry Visa for Study - 1,000
Renewal of Study Visa - 500
Entry Visa for Medical Treatment - 1,000
Renewal of Medical Treatment Visa - 500
Entry Visa for Expos and Conferences - 100
Tourism Entry Visa - 100
Renewal of Tourism Visa - 500
Entry Visa for GCC State Residents - 100
Renewal of GCC State Resident's Visa -500
Entry Visa for GCC State Resident's Companions - 100
Renewal of GCC State Residents Companions' Visa - 200
Mission Entry Visa - 200
Transit Entry Visa - 100
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