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Get Your UK Visa from Dubai
Are you Dubai resident and planning to visit UK from Dubai? You have to obtain UK visa for smooth travelling experience.
The requirements to apply for UK visa from UAE depend on your nationality. After reading this guide you will know if you need to apply for UK visa from Dubai or not.
In this Arooha guide, you will also learn UK visa requirements for Dubai residents, the application, cost and other travelling tips.
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What is a UK visa ?
A UK visa is an official document issued by UK government to foreigners who want to visit the country. The visit can be either temporarily or long term stay.
After successfully applying for the UK visa you either receive a stamp in your passport or give a document by a UK embassy or consulate in your country of residence.
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Who Requires a UK Visa from Dubai ?
If you are Dubai resident with foreign nationality, you are required to apply for UK visa from Dubai when you want to visit UK from Dubai.
Dubai citizens don’t need to apply for UK visa because UAE is among the countries eligible for the UK electronic travel authorization. UAE citizens are allowed to enter UK visa free and stay up to 6 months.
No matter your nationality you will need to apply for UK visa if your stay is longer 6 months.
If you are Dubai resident from the following countries you will need UK visa before boarding flight to UK.
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Benin
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Colombia
Comoros
Cuba
Cyprus
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Ivory Coast
Jamaica
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kosovo
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Moldova
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
North Macedonia
Palestine
Peru
Philippines
Republic of the Congo
Rwanda
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Somalia
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Switzerland
Syria
Tanzania
Tajikistan
Thailand
Togo
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Uganda
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Western Sahara
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Who Doesn’t Require a UK Visa ?
Not all Dubai residents who are require a visa when travelling to UK. You might not require a visa when visiting UK based on your nationality or passport.
You will not require a UK visa to enter the country if meet the following criteria :
- You are citizen from the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland.
- Your country is among those eligible for the UK electronic visa waiver. The countries eligible are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
- If you a Venezuelan with valid biometric passport with an electronic chip
- You are government officials or diplomats visiting the UK on official business
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UK Visa-Free Countries
National from the countries below does not require obtaining visa when travelling to UK. They are allowed to enter the country and stay up to 6 months.
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Canada
Chile
Costa Rica
Dominica
East Timor
El Salvador
Grenada
Guatemala
Honduras
Hong Kong
Israel
Japan
Kiribati
Macau
Malaysia
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Mexico
Monaco
Namibia
Nauru
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Palau
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Seychelles
Singapore
Solomon Islands
South Korea
Taiwan
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
United States of America
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Note :
You are required to carry all required travel documents to show to the immigration officer when entering UK although you are visa exempted.
The number of day allowed to stay in UK differs from one country to another
* If you have not seen your country in the above list, it means you are required to apply for UK visa to be allowed enter the country. Continue reading this guide to learn how to apply for UK Visa from Dubai.
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UK Short-Term Visit Visa from Dubai
If you are travelling to UK from Dubai for business, tourism or visit family or friends you should apply for UK short-term visit visa.
The short term visa allows you to stay in UK for up to 6 months. Here are the available short-term visas available for a UK visit :
1. UK Tourist Visitor Visa
Also known as standard visitor visa, this visa allows foreign national to enter UK for tourism, visit family or friends, business, medical treatment and any other allowed activity.
With this visa you are allowed to stay in UK for up to 6 months. You are allowed to stay longer if you reason for travelling is to seek medical treatment.
2. UK Business Visitor Visa
This visa is form of Standard Visitor visa. It is issued to foreign nations who want to enter UK on short terms for business reasons.
After you are issued with this visa, you are allowed to carry out only the permitted business activities such as attend business meeting, trade show or business training.
You should not engage into prohibited business activities because that will run you into legal issues.
2. UK Business Visitor Visa
This visa is form of Standard Visitor visa. It is issued to foreign nations who want to enter UK on short terms for business reasons.
After you are issued with this visa, you are allowed to carry out only the permitted business activities such as attend business meeting, trade show or business training.
You should not engage into prohibited business activities because that will run you into legal issues.
3. UK Transit Visa
The transit visa allows foreign national to transit through UK airport international transit sections. There are two types of UK transit visa the Visitor in Transit visa and the UK Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV).
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Cost of UK Visa from Dubai
The cost of UK visa from Dubai n depends on the type of visa you are applying and processing time.
At Arooha we can help you expedite the UK visa processing time by choosing the below option :
Standard visa :-20 to 30 Working Days.
(No Additional charges apply)
Priority visa :-05 Working Days.
(Additional charges apply)
Super Priority visa :-24 hours to 02 Working Days.
(Additional charges apply)
To know the exact price for UKL visa from Dubai get in touch with our visa expert.
Note :
The payment for UK visa application is non-refundable even if the visa application is rejected.
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Requirements to Apply for UK Visa from Dubai
The requirements when applying for UK visa depends on your nationality. Our visa expert can assist you know which documents you need to gather.
Below are the compulsory documents you need to have when applying for a UK visa from Dubai.
Original Passport
Your passport should not be older than 10 years, with 2 blank pages and valid for at least 6 months date you exit UK.
Company No Objection Certification Letter (NOC)
You are required to submit an original letter from your employer detailing there is no objection from your employer for you to travel.
The letter should have details on your position in the company and for how long you will be not working.
On top of the letter should include six months Bank statements with the bank stamp.
Evidence of assets like land or property
You can submit tenancy contracts, land registration documents, mortgage statements, and property deeds.
Residence Visa
You should submit a valid UAE residence visa for at least 3 months the date you exit UK.
TB certificate
If you are citizen from prone TB region, you will be required to submit TB certificate. If you don’t have it can submit any other documentation like evidence of any correspondence.
Flight ticket
Submit confirmed round trip flight ticket.
Evidence of family members
Well maintained recent 6 months personal bank statement
Recent 6 months’ pay slips from the employer
Copy of all previous international visas issued within last 10 years
Birth Certificate & Marriage Certificate issued or translated in English (Mandatory for Family applications)
Trade license copy for employer/investors
Note :
For applicants below 18 years, they are required to accompany their application with parents or a guardian during the visit to the UK.
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How To Apply For UK Visa From Dubai
Step 01
Contact our visa expert for UK Visa services in Dubai
Step 02
Gather all documents our visa expert will inform you about
Step 03
Send to us all the prompted documents. You can use the courier services
Step 04
Our visa expert will review the documents you have submitted
Step 05
Pay the visa and consultation fees
Step 06
Our visa expert will filling out the visa application form
Step 07
Book and attend visa appointment at UK embassy in Dubai to submit your visa application and biometrics.
Step 08
The embassy will begin visa processing
Step 09
You will get a notification when your visa is ready
Step 10
Finally, collect your passport and documents
Note :
The processing time for UK visa takes around 15 to 21 working days.
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What You Need To Know About the United Kingdom (UK)
The United Kingdom consists of four countries, namely:
England
Capital city is London
Scotland
Capital city is Edinburgh
Wales
Capital city is Cardiff
Northern Ireland
Capital city is Belfast
Beautiful UK atmosphere and weather
It is important to under the weather in UK as you plan you visit. Even though it can rain any time of the years in UK, there are 4 season, summer, winter, spring and autumn.
Winter
December to February
The winter season starts from December to February. The weather is characterized by snow, rain and a freezing cold.
Summer
June to August
Summers season which start from June to August features sun, the temperatures are mild and rainy showers.
Spring
March to May
Spring season is the transition from winter start from March – to May. The weather can be warm and sunny to cold and rainy.
Autum
September to November
The autumn season starts in September and ends in November. At the start of this season the weather is Warm summer and temperatures begins to drop starting October.
Aesthetic Wonders: Architecture, British Bakes & Cultural Traditions
Epic traditions and Culture
The Great Britain over the years has shaped the UK history and culture. Even though we are in 21st century Kings and Queens still exist in the UK.
The United Kingdom takes credits of Western literature, architecture, acts of art such as theatre, cinema, masterpieces, cartoons, philosophy, and significant industrial revolution.
Popular traditions in UK include fireworks, bonfire camping nights, snorkeling and chees rolls, cakes, and special bakery.
Cakes and British cuisine
When get to UK you can enjoy some of the signature foods which include baked pies, chips, grilled meats, and cakes. One of the special dinners to look forward to in UK is Christmas dinner.
Building structures and Proud Architecture
There are iconic and famous buildings featuring unique architecture in UK. Many of these building are inspired by medieval and 15th-century architectural design.
Some of these iconic buildings include fortresses, castle-type palaces, villas, churches, and chapels that demonstrate a unique style from cathedrals to ramparts.
The UK hosts many UNESCO-accepted world heritage sites
Stonehenge
Bath city
Blenheim Palace
Liverpool
Towns of Edinburgh
Westminster palace
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Frequently asked Questions
At as local tourist visa agency we assist Dubai residents with Dubai tourist visa & we have done a clear guide about UK student visa & you need to approach International Education Consultants in Dubai for further assistance
We recommend to apply after 6-12 month staying in Dubai and checkout our recent guide about UK tourist visa for Indian citizens.
its depends on your nationality & if your nationality falls under UK on arrival nationals list you can get visa free entry if not you need to do paid visa to go UK from UAE.
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