eVisa for GCC residents is 30 days, extendable

Emadeddin Khalil, Staff Reporter

The UAE Digital Government has said that the GCC residents and their escorts wishing to visit the UAE need to apply online for a visa to enter the country. The e-visa is valid for 30 days and is extendable once for 30 days.

The DGOV explained that an e-visa is a prerequisite for entry into the UAE. It was recommended that the aforementioned e-visa be obtained from the website of the General Directorate of Residency for Foreigners Affairs in Dubai and the smart channels of the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP).

The eVisa will be sent to applicants to their registered email address once the application is approved.

Application for GCC expatriate residents and escorts travelling with GCC citizens will not be approved if the sponsor is not travelling along with them.

GCC residents’ entry permit is valid for 30 days from the date of issue and they are allowed to stay for 30 days from the date of entry. The visa is extendable once for 30 days.

This photo shows the flags of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. File photo

Entry permit for escorts travelling with GCC citizens is valid for 60 days from the date of issue and they are allowed to stay for 60 days from the date of entry. The visa is extendable once for 60 days

Upon arrival, if the GCC residence visa is found to be expired or cancelled, applicant will not be allowed to enter the country.

If the profession of the GCC resident is found to be changed after the issuance of the entry permit, the entry permit holder will not be granted entry.

GCC residency must be valid for at least 1 year from the arrival date

The passport of GCC residents must be valid at least 6 months from the arrival date.