Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene.
Burj Khalifa, an 8:30m-tall tower, dominates the skyscraper-filled skyline. At its foot lies Dubai Fountain, with jets and lights choreographed to music.
On artificial islands just offshore is Atlantis, The Palm, a resort with water and marine-animal parks.
Interested in prolonging your stay in Dubai? Considering exploring employment opportunities while you're here? Here's what you should know:
If you're currently on a 30 or 60-day tourist visa, you have the option to extend your stay within the country by an additional 30 days. You can renew your tourist visa through the following avenues:
GDFRA WEBSITE
-Register in the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDFRA) website using your email address
-Log in through your username
-Click New Application
-Click For Myself
-Fill in the application data, where applicable.
-Attach your passport
-Pay the service fee.
The visa extension fee is Dh600, in addition to the five per cent value added tax.
GDFRA APP
-Sign up or log in to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai (GDRFA) app.
-Go to the dashboard and open dependent visa details.
-Tap the 'Renew Residence' icon.
-Fill up the details.
-Select delivery method.
-Attach your passport
-Submit the fee.
-Wait for SMS/email confirmation.
ICP WEBSITE
-Register in the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICP) website using your email address
-Log in through your username
-Click Public Visa Services
-Click 'Extension of Current Visa'
-Fill in the application data
-Attach your passport
-Pay the fee
-Wait for SMS/email confirmation
AMER SERVICE CENTRE:
-Visit the nearest Customer Happiness Centre.
-Get the automated turn ticket and wait.
-Submit the application that fulfils all conditions
-Submit your your passport and visa copy to the customer service employee.
-Pay the service fee
AMER WEBSITE
-Go to amer247.com
-Click “UAE tourist visa” in the top-right corner.
You will be redirected to a new tab featuring 14 types of tourist visas varying based on the number of days, validity and prices.
-Select the most relevant one for you and click “Apply Now”.
-Pay the fee. Proceed to the completion of the process
The visa extension fee, totaling Dh600 plus a five percent tax, should be taken into account; however, it's important to recognize that the overall visa fee may fluctuate based on your specific situation.
Upon completing the procedure, you can anticipate a response regarding your visa extension request within 48 hours or less.
