Expats visiting Dubai

35POSTS

9 years ago

Can I ask if what are the requirments needed or options in visiting to Dubai? Are the position in the Iqama important? Hope to hear some advices. Thank you 😁☺️

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Ehtesham ViP

1296POSTS

9 years ago

apply for visa using gdrfa.ae/ and if you are eligible you will get approval. Do some research before applying as there is fees involved which has to be paid in advance.

AtingJames Active member

35POSTS

9 years ago

So the position indicating in the Iqama is not important? Coz the position in my iqama is labor.

Ehtesham ViP

1296POSTS

9 years ago

Visa application will be rejected if profession in your residence permit is labor

AtingJames Active member

35POSTS

9 years ago

Ah really? No other options?

hamudi ViP

1981POSTS

9 years ago

If flying through Emirates they have a visa service you can try them or you can ask the hotel where you'll be staying to issue you the visa or if you know someone in Dubai.

TheLegendLeads ViP

5763POSTS

9 years ago

As hamudi said there are many options other than the online way. You may also contact a travel/tourism agent in Dubai (use google). Must cost ~500 SAR.

AtingJames Active member

35POSTS

9 years ago

So is it ok that my friend there in dubai will prepare the visa sir regarding my position in iqama, i can still get a visa?

hamudi ViP

1981POSTS

9 years ago

Yes. I believe as long as your friend is not a labor he can apply it for you as well.

AtingJames Active member

35POSTS

9 years ago

#10

Any other advice or options please???

TheLegendLeads ViP

5763POSTS

9 years ago

#11

AtingJames wrote:
Any other advice or options please???

Tell us what options you have tried so far and turned down?

shahidbasha New member

5POSTS

9 years ago

#12

Position is not important. One of my friend just went to dubai in his car from Riyadh.

conniesky Serial expat

340POSTS

9 years ago

#13

Hello kabayan. I was invited by my friend to visit her in Dubai one time and she contacted a travel agency to process my visa and I've paid SR550. We went there by plane and so far the trip went smooth. Another friend of mine is going to Dubai every year in October and her profession in her iqama is housekeeper and she also had no problem.

Best and safest way is to ask your friend from Dubai to find an agency or an agent to process your visa as you never know rules might change every now and then.

hamudi ViP

1981POSTS

9 years ago

#14

shahidbasha wrote:
Position is not important. One of my friend just went to dubai in his car from Riyadh.

Sponsor someone with labor profession and see for yourself 🙄

TheLegendLeads ViP

5763POSTS

9 years ago

#15

@conniesky,
The real reason behind the visa endorsement examples you have mentioned is: When a travel agency or airlines processes your visa, it is issued on your passport; and not on your GCC residency (Iqama).

The profession limitation applies only if you apply it using your Iqama, for example, the online way or on-border. The fees is lowered to just 100AED - but again, limitations of profession on Iqama are applicable.

AtingJames Active member

35POSTS

9 years ago

#16

@conniesky: thank you for your suggestion. I already have a sponsor in dubai and willing to process my visa. But the only question i have is my profession in the iqama which is labor, because they said it is cheaper visa. So now, i can also visit dubai right if i have a visa through agency?

conniesky Serial expat

340POSTS

9 years ago

#17

Yup, if you'll be granted a visa, you're good to go.

AtingJames Active member

35POSTS

9 years ago

#18

@conniesky: thank you Ma'am. inshallah

AtingJames Active member

35POSTS

9 years ago

#19

Thank you po kabayan Ms. @conniesky

hamudi ViP

1981POSTS

9 years ago

#20

Wow. I directed u as well but I didn't even get a thanks. Sheesh.

AtingJames Active member

35POSTS

9 years ago

#21

Oh, sorry.. thank you also @hamudi and all who shared their opinions. Thank you very much 😌😊

conniesky Serial expat

340POSTS

9 years ago

#22

You're welcome kabayan.

gunner757 ViP

1072POSTS

9 years ago

#23

Contact Cozmo Travels .

They are in Jeddah and Riyadh , it's an authorized travel agency working under "Air Arabia" .

Visa charges 400 SAR , no need to book any airline ticket , you can go by road too .

Let me know if you need help .