The UAE requires an entry permit for anyone planning on visiting for business or tourism purposes. There is, however, a time limit to all entry permits, and if your permit is overstayed, you will face heavy fines. In order to prevent this, you can easily extend your permit by contacting the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP).
On Monday, March 21, ICP posted on their official social media channels about how entry permit holders can make an extension request.
Applicants who wish to extend their stay in the UAE will need to apply for an extension on ICP’s official website – icp.gov.ae – or at a typing center.
If you want to learn more about the process for extending your entry permit, the requirements, and the cost, here is a detailed guide.
The applicant must have a passport that is valid for at least six months in order to obtain this service. When you extend your entry permit, you have the option of extending it for 30 days or for more than 30 days. The fee will vary depending on how long the extension lasts.
1. The extension period for entry permits is 30 days.
a. Extension of entry permit (for tourism)
Duration: 30 days (twice)
Documents required: passport copy
The application process for entry permit extension is handled by tourism companies.
Fees
- Request fee: Dh100
- Issuance fee: Dh500
- E-Services Fee: Dh10
b. Extension of entry permit (visit)
Duration: 30 days (twice)
The following documents are required: a copy of your passport
Fees
- Request fee: Dh100
- Issuance fee: Dh500
- E-Services Fee: Dh10
c. Extension of entry permits to residents of GCC countries
The extension period is 30 days
The following documents are required: a copy of your passport
Fees
- Request fee: Dh200
- Issuance fee: Dh500
- E-Services Fee: Dh10
2. The extension of the entry permit period exceeds 30 days
a. An extension of the entry permit for treatment
The extension period has been extended for 90 days
Documents needed: Passport copy
Fees
- Request fee Dh100
- Issuance fee Dh400
- E-Services Fee Dh10
b. Extending entry permits to companions of GCC citizens
The extension period has been extended for 60 days
Documents needed: Passport copy
Fees
- Request fee Dh50
- Issuance fee Dh200
- E-Services Fee Dh10
c. Extension of entry permit for study
Period of extension: 90 days
Documents required: Copy of passport
Fees
- Request fee Dh100
- Issuance fee Dh500
- E-Services Fee Dh10
How to apply for an extension
- Check out the service page on the ICP website for ‘Extend entry permit’: https://icp.gov.ae/en/service/extend-entry-permit
- You will be asked to log in with your ICP or UAE passes.
- Click on the “Start Service” button
- Complete the application form with your personal information, such as:
- Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Nationality
- Address
- Phone number
- Passport number
- Choose your reason for visiting the UAE.
- Upload a copy of your passport into the application form.
- By using your credit/debit card, you can submit the fees electronically via the ICP website.
- After that, you will receive a text message or email with updates on the progress of your request.
- A notification will be sent to you once your application has been approved.
How long does the process take?
In accordance with ICP, the permit is issued electronically 48 hours after receiving and accepting the service request.
Through a typing centre
The following are the steps for applying for an entry permit extension through a typing center, per the ICP:
- Find an approved typing center near you.
- Send a request to extend the entry permit and attach the service requirements.
- Pay the fees.
- Next, the employees at the tying center will review the application.
- After it is approved, you will receive an SMS or email with the form.
