Step-by-step guide
Identify visa type
The first step is to determine which visa type you need, and check whether you’re eligible to apply for it.
You’ll also need to know the documents that you’ll have to submit along with your application, how long the application might take and fees you’ll have to pay.
Each application must comply with the guidelines applicable for your visa category.
If your documents are not in English, you may need to get translations prepared before applying.
Once you are ready to apply, you can download the visa application form, complete it, print the complete form and bring it with you to the Visa Application Centre (together with the documents required for the Visa category chosen) for submission.
Book an appointment
Once you have filled your visa form, you can drop off at the visa application center with no need to book an appointment.
Pay your fees
Once you have made your application, you will need to pay your visa application fee. If you download the form to print and bring to the Visa Application Centre, payment will be made at the time of your appointment . You can pay the visa fee at the visa application centre in cash.
Visit a Visa Application Centre
You’ll have to submit your complete visa application form at the Visa Application Centre in person or by your representative.
Track your application
You will receive an email update when your decision has been returned to the Visa Application Centre. If you can’t access email easily, or would like more detailed tracking information, you may also be able to get updates by SMS sent directly to your phone. Check whether this service is available at the Visa Application Centre you are visiting. You can also track your visa application status online for application/s submitted at our Visa Application Centre. Use the Reference Number present on the invoice/receipt issued by the Visa Application Centre along with your passport expiry date to access this service. For applications lodged prior to 7th March 2025 directly at our Visa Application Centre, B2B clients & for applications applied through Emirates Website.