The United Arab Emirates has adopted visa policy, which defines respective visa application process for foreign nationals. Simplified visa issuance procedure has been adopted here. Minimum number of documents are required for filing visa application form. It is enough to have only passport.
As of 2014 the Emirates have been introducing new visa processing system. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Emirates, the changes will affect residence permits, naturalization and marine transport. It is planned to launch a new type of visa for multiple visits to the country, including for participation in scientific meetings and seminars, education and health services, as well as for employment.
According to experts, such step is necessary change designed to meet current public demand. The ministry noted that the proposed alterations take into account various social and tourism aspects and are aimed at improving visa services.
Ras Al-Khaimah, how to receive tourist visa
Tourist visa is issued for single visit and for up to 30 days; extension of tourist visa is possible under relevant conditions. Mandatory requirement – the passport shall be valid for minimum six months.
Authorized centers and migration service of the United Arab Emirates are in charge of issuance of visas. Furthermore, nowadays electronic version of visas are issued that may be just printed and provided at passport control of the airport.
To obtain Ras Al-Khaimah tourist visa in electronic format you will need:
- Scanned copy of your photo;
- Scanned copy of the first page of passport *.
- Confirmation of hotel booking.
Application for visa is reviewed within 2-3 business days, excluding weekends and holidays. In case additional verification of information is required, the maximum period may be extended to seven business days.
If necessary, visa application may be withdrawn prior to visa execution completion. However, application fee is not subject to refund. It is important to note that in case of failure to provide the booking of hotel, visa will not be issued.
Visa application for children recorded in the passport of parents is free of charge; if a child has his own passport, visa is issued subject to general rules. If the child is accompanied by other family members, it is necessary to submit appropriate consent from parents indicating degree of kinship of the accompanying person. Such documents shall necessarily be translated into English and certified by notary public.
Refusal to issue tourist visa Ras Al-Khaimah
If during your last visit to the United Arab Emirates, you violated the existing customs or immigration law, immigration service of the Emirates may refuse to issue visa. Besides, if you have committed serious offenses in the country, you risk to fall into the "black list". In addition, public authority may abstain from disclosing information relating to refusal.
In such situations visa fees are not refundable and the second application is left without consideration and is payable on general basis. It is almost impossible to predict in advance the reaction of the Immigration service of the Emirates. The only insurance against refusal to grant a visa will be submission of documents to the appropriate authority in advance.
Features of visa application process
United Arab Emirates is a state, where Sharia law forms the basis of in the legislation. For example, if spouses have different surnames it is better not to forget to take marriage certificate certified by notary public and English translation thereof.
The applications of ladies under thirty are scrutinized carefully and under certain circumstances visa may be refused. So if you are not accompanied by senior male relatives you may have some complications.
Overseas nationals and tourists staying in the United Arab Emirates, have to understand that violation of the country's immigration laws can result in serious consequences, including significant fines and arrest. Every day of illegal stay in the Emirates will cost about $ 30.
In addition, the laws of the Emirates provide an opportunity to extend tourist visa. For example, if a foreign visitor lives in a five star hotel and paid for visa extension, the Immigration service of the United Arab Emirates will approve the extension of visa.
Furthermore, written warranty of the inviting person or the hotel may be the basis for extending tourist visa. Tourist visa may be extended only for a period of initial term.
Ras Al Khaimah - how to apply for tourist visa
Both applicant and a third party with appropriate authority may submit documents for visa. Original documents are returned to the applicant after verification with copies. Upon completion of application process an applicant is given an official form indicating information with respect to the holder and validity of visa.
