If you are living/working in Saudi Arabia with a valid Iqama (resident permit), you can easily apply and get E-Visa (Entry Permit) for UAE and enjoy your time in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or any other state in United Arab Emirates. In this article, we will explain How to Apply for UAE Visit Visa (Entry Permit) With Saudi Iqama as a GCC Resident.
Pre-Requisites for UAE Visa as Saudi Iqama Holder
If you are an iqama holder in Saudi Arabia belonging to any nationality, you may apply for UAE E-Visa (Dubai Entry Permit) as a GCC resident, if you fulfill all the below conditions:
- You are a legal resident in KSA with Iqama validity no less than 3 months. Check Iqama Expiry Date
- You have a valid passport with validity no less than 3 months.
Also, you must have a valid debit/credit card to make online payment of required charges and you must have a passport size photograph as well to be uploaded online.
How to Apply for UAE Visa as Iqama Holder in KSA
If you meet the above requirements, you can apply for UAE E-Visa (UAE Entry Permit) online through the official website of General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai.
To apply for Dubai Visa as GCC Resident (Saudi Iqama holder), following are the steps:
- On GDRFAD Website, register a new account as an Individual, by providing required registration details. Make sure you provide a valid phone number which can receive an OTP.
- Once registered, login to your account.
- Once logged in, create a new application as GCC Resident for Entry Permit by filling all the required fields with correct information.
- You will also be required to upload required documents and passport size photograph.
- As the last step, you will be required to pay the fees for your Entry Permit. The fees has to be paid online using debit/credit card. The fees will currently is approximately 250 AED.
- Once you have paid the fees, you can submit your application for UAE Entry permit.
Note that, you will have wait for an approval of your request and upon approval, you will receive your E-Visa (Entry Permit) on your provided email address.
For Saudi Iqama holders, also read Bahrain On Arrival Visa process if you wish to visit Bahrain. Additionally for Qatar refer to Qatar Visit From Saudi Arabia by Road: Step By Step Guide