People come to the UAE for all kinds of different reasons. For business meetings, job searching, vacation time, and higher education, the list could truly go on, but thereโs always something that makes people want to stay in UAE longer than they planned. And, of course, everyone is welcome to stay longer, but youโll just need the correct paperwork for it. Thatโs right โ the only way to stay in UAE longer than your original visa is to extend your entry permit. Luckily, thatโs where I come in to help you. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to extend your UAE entry permit so that you can enjoy everything this beautiful country has to offer you without any extra visa stress.
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How To Extend Your Entry Permit
The UAEโs Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICP) offers a convenient online service to extend your entry permit. The extension period varies based on the type of entry permit, considering factors like duration and the number of times you can apply for an extension.
Types Of Extensions
The type of extension you can apply for depends on the duration of your current permit and your visa type. Extensions can be for either 30 days or more than 30 days.
30-Day Extensions
There are three main types of permits that can be extended for 30 days:
- Tourism Entry Permit: Can be extended twice for 30 days each through tourism companies.
- Visit Visa Entry Permit: Can also be extended twice for 30 days each.
- Entry Permit for Residents of GCC Countries: Can be extended once for 30 days.
- Required Documents: For each of these permits, youโll need to provide a copy of your passport.
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Fees:
- Tourism Entry Permit Extension: AED 610 (including AED 10 e-services fee)
- Visit Visa Entry Permit Extension: AED 610 (including AED 10 e-services fee)
- Entry Permit for Residents of GCC Countries Extension: AED 710 (including AED 10 e-services fee)
Extensions For More Than 30 Days
If you need to stay longer than 30 days, there are three types of permits you can extend:
- Entry Permit for Treatment: Can be extended for 90 days.
- Entry Permit for Companions of GCC Citizens: Can be extended for 60 days.
- Entry Permit to Study: Can be extended for 90 days.
- Required Documents: A passport copy is required for each type of permit.
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Fees:
- Entry Permit for Treatment Extension: AED 510 (including AED 10 e-services fee)
- Entry Permit for Companions of GCC Citizens Extension: AED 260 (including AED 10 e-services fee)
- Entry Permit to Study Extension: AED 610 (including AED 10 e-services fee)
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for an entry permit extension, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Your passport must be valid for more than 6 months.
- Follow the instructions and requirements sent during the application process to avoid cancellation of the request.
Once youโve submitted your application, your extended entry permit will be issued within 48 hours. With this guide, extending your stay in the UAE should be a breeze! Enjoy your extended time in this incredible country.
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