UAE Student Visa

Any overseas citizen who desires to study in the UAE should get a UAE Student Visa. Though, before that, they should get acknowledged into an institute of higher education in the UAE as it is the school that administers the visa appeal procedure.

When you appeal for a Student Visa or the UAE, you should accomplish various necessities and have supporting documents for your application. This comprises:

• Your valid passport with several copies
• Around 12 passport size photos
• The official letter of acceptance into the UAE educational institute
• Evidence of financial affluence
• A medical certificate
• Evidence of housing
• Also include evidence of certification from your previous educational institutes

If you have been acknowledged into a UAE higher education institution, your school organizes to obtain your UAE Student Visa from the GDRFA.

Applying for the Entrance Permit: Reliant on your nation, you may have to obtain an entrance permit before you can enter the UAE. Your educational institute in the UAE also sponsors your entrance permit. They can appeal over one of the following portals:

• The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship
  • The ICA’s eChanel portal
  • The mobile apps for Apple and Android
• Via GDRFA
  • GDRFA mobile apps for Apple and Android

Applying for the Student Visa: Your educational institute appeals for your UAE Student Visa at the GDRFA office of the related emirate in which you will live. If your request is permitted, the GDRFA will attach a Residence Permit on your passport, and you will get an Emirates ID, legal for the same duration as the visa. Here is the web portal of the GDRFA in each emirate:

• Abu Dhabi
• Dubai
• Sharjah
• Ajman
• Ras Al Khaimah
• Fujairah

Generally, a student visa is delivered for one year, and it can be renewed yearly for the whole duration of your studies. To reiterate, you require validation from your school that you are still a student. This kind of visa is legal for five years.

Note: You can get employed in the UAE with a Student Visa only if you also get a UAE Work Permit.