The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security accepts applications for 90-day single-entry or multiple-entry visit visas from UAE citizens who wish to invite friends or family to visit the nation (ICP).
Residents who have residence visas issued in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, or Umm Al Quwain may use this service.
Here are the details.
Where can one apply for the 90-day visit visa?
Three different methods can be used to apply for a visa:
- Website for ICP Smart Services: smartservices.icp.gov.ae
- The ICP mobile app, called “UAEICP,” which is compatible with Apple and Android phones and tablets.
- A typing centre approved by ICP – go to https://icp.gov.ae/en/typing-offices/ to view the list of centres in each Emirate that have been approved.
Documents required
You must provide the following paperwork if you want to apply for a visa on behalf of a friend or member of your family:
- A recent, coloured, passport-size photo of the friend or relative.
- Evidence of kinship (marriage or birth certificate), which is necessary if you’re sponsoring a family member’s visit visa.
- A copy of the friend’s or relative’s current passport.
- A copy of your Emirates ID.
- The sponsor’s residency documentation. You might be able to present your rental agreement or the specifics of the hotel reservation for the friend or relative here.
- A copy of the return ticket
The ICP states that you might be asked to submit additional papers depending on the information you included in the application.
How much does the visa cost?
According to ICP, the total cost of the visa will depend on the specifics of the application, and the sponsor needs to make a security deposit. According to the authorities, the expected cost breakdown is as follows:
- Security deposit: Dh1,025
- Request fees: Dh100
- Issue fees: Dh300
- E-services fees: Dh28
- ICP fees: Dh22
- Smart services fee: Dh100
Total: Dh1,575
How to apply for the visa online
Visit the following website first: https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/login to apply for a visit visa through the ICP Smart Services platform.
- Log in using your UAE Pass or, if you already have one, your ICP online account.
- After logging in, the programme will take you to your own dashboard.
- Next, select the Federal Authority for Identification and Citizenship in your Emirate, such as Abu Dhabi or Sharjah.
- Next, use the search bar to look up “Visit Visa For Friend or Relative 90 Days (Single Entry) – Issuance.” The offering will be displayed below.
- Choose “Start Service.”
- Complete the application and upload the necessary files.
- After that, use a credit or debit card to pay the service charge.
You will get a confirmation from ICP that the application has been filed once you have made the payment. After approval, a visit visa will be issued in around two to five business days, according to the ICP call centre (600522222). An electronic visa will be sent to the email address you provided on the application.
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