Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

Dubai offers several visa types, including:

* Tourist Visa
* Student Visa
* Freelancer Visa
* Family/Dependent Visa
* Golden Visa (long-term residency)

You can apply through airlines, travel agencies, UAE-based hotels, or online through the UAE immigration portal. Most tourist visas are valid for 30 or 60 days.

Not always. Some universities require IELTS or TOEFL, while others accept previous education in English or conduct their own assessments.

Yes, with university and government approval, students may work part-time (usually up to 20 hours per week).

A freelancer visa is a legal permit for self-employed professionals to live and work in Dubai. It includes a freelance license and residence visa, valid for 1–2 years.

You need a portfolio of work, a sponsor (in some zones), passport copy, and proof of income or contracts. The cost generally ranges from AED 7,500 to AED 20,000 depending on the free zone.

Yes, if you have a valid residency visa and meet the minimum salary requirement (usually AED 4,000–AED 10,000), you can sponsor your spouse, children, and sometimes parents.

The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residency visa (5 or 10 years) for investors, entrepreneurs, exceptional students, researchers, and specialized talents.

Tourist visas usually take 2–7 working days. Other visa types (student, freelance, family) may take 2–4 weeks depending on documentation and approvals.

Yes, if you find employment while in Dubai, your employer can apply for a work permit and convert your status without needing to exit the country in some cases.