Renewal Of Visa In Dubai
Many of us out here hold a tourist or student visa after we have successfully entered Dubai. But what is the procedure for renewal of visa? If you’re one of them you should keep reading…
Renewal of Visa in Dubai is a procedure by which you can extend your stay in the United Arab Emirates. It means, you apply to get a new entry visa and make a trip out of the country then re-enter to live here for another period. So here we are outlining the process for yet another leave and renewal request for a family resident visa in Dubai.
Renewal Of Visa In Dubai
Dubai, the city of dreams. It is one of the seven emirates – kingdoms in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE is located in the south-east of the Arabian Peninsula on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman. Dubai is a rapidly growing metropolis with modern infrastructure and an interesting history. In this article we will talk about what documents are required to extend visa in Dubai and where to get them.
Renewing your residence visa
Your sponsor must renew your residence visa before it expires. A renewed visa will let you continue living legally in the UAE without incurring fines or facing legal consequences for the same. The relevant General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) allows residents a grace period of 30 days to stay in the UAE after their visas expire.
As per the UAE immigration’s fines system, the penalty to stay on after the expiration of the grace period is:
- AED 25 per day during the first 6 months (180 days)
- AED 50 per day during the second 6 months (180 days)
- AED 100 per day after passing a year and more.
Remember that when the visa expires, your Emirates ID card issued by Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Ports Security (ICP) also expires.
How early can a residence visa be renewed?
The time limit to renew an expired residence visas is 30 days from the date of expiry. However, if there is a need to renew it a few months earlier (one to six months) for travelling reasons, you must first take special permission and approval from the relevant General Directorate of Residency and Foreigner’s Affairs in the emirate that issued your visa.
Requirements for renewal
The conditions for renewing the residence visa are similar to those for sponsoring family members, getting a work permit and when your visa was issued for the first time.
Basic requirements are:
- a sponsor with a valid residency permit
- passing a medical fitness test for those above 18
- insurance card (mandatory in Dubai and Abu Dhabi)
- a renewed identity card issued from ICP, or an original receipt that you have registered with ICP to get a renewal.
The following documents are needed:
- online application or application through a registered typing office for renewal of residency permit signed by the sponsor, whether public sector, private sector company, or personal sponsor
- original passport of the sponsored
- photo of the sponsored.
For employers working in the private sector, the sponsoring company must submit the following additional documents:
- a copy of a valid firm card
- a copy of a valid trade licence
- a copy of renewed labour card of the sponsored
- a copy of labour card renewal receipt for those who reached (60) years and above.
Those sponsoring their families: spouse, children, parents and siblings (relatives of first and second degree) must present:
- a copy of the husband’s/wife’s employment contract or company contract for investors
- a salary certificate from the employer stating the employee’s monthly salary
- a legalised marriage certificate
- a registered tenancy contract
- latest utility bill.
They must also meet the
- sponsorship requirements for wife and children
- sponsorship requirements for parents
- sponsorship requirements for a woman sponsoring her family.
Read about:
- online and offline channels to apply for visa issuance and renewal
- health conditions for UAE residence visa
- apply for medical examination for expatriate residents’ visa – Ministry of Health and Prevention