The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai) has clarified the rules for the UAE's visit visa for relatives and friends, detailing who can sponsor visitors, the minimum salary requirements, visa validity, fees and the documents needed to apply.
The visit visa allows UAE residents to sponsor eligible relatives and friends for short-term stays. Applicants can choose between single-entry and multiple-entry visas with validity periods of 30, 60 or 90 days. Visitors can stay in the UAE for up to 120 days in a year, and eligible visas can be extended from within the country, subject to approval and compliance with regulations.