United Arab Emirates•Asia2 days
AED 263 AED
Varies by filing options
30 days; extendable once for an additional 30 days
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required

30-day eVisa for GCC residents seeking short-term UAE visits, extendable for another 30 days.
The eVisa for GCC Residents is a streamlined entry permit for expatriates holding valid residency in Gulf Cooperation Council countries (Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, or Qatar). It simplifies travel to the UAE for tourism, business, or family visits. Applicants must hold a GCC residency permit valid for at least one year and a passport valid for at least six months.
The eVisa is valid for 30 days and extendable once for an additional 30 days. The fee is AED 250 plus 5% VAT (total AED 262.50), payable online. Processing takes 48 hours. Applicants must upload scans of their passport, GCC residency permit, and a recent photograph through the official UAE portal.
This visa is ideal for expatriate professionals and families resident in GCC countries seeking short-term access to the UAE for tourism, business, or personal visits.
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
United Arab EmiratesMust be a resident of a GCC country (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, or Oman).
GCC residency permit must be valid for at least one year from the date of arrival.
Passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of arrival.
Profession listed on the GCC residency permit must be qualifying under UAE immigration rules.
Must apply online before arriving in the UAE.
If traveling with dependents, the primary visa holder must be traveling with them.
Clear scanned copy of the passport (bio page).
Clear scanned copy of the valid GCC residency permit (both sides).
Recent passport-sized photograph with a white background.
Proof of onward travel (recommended).
Accommodation details (booking confirmation or host invitation letter).

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