✈️ E-Visa & Travel

The UAE's official government body handling visas, entry permits and residency matters through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security. About UAE Visa Services (ICP): The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) is the official government body responsible for visa issuance, entry permit processing and residency matters for foreign nationals visiting or living in the UAE. Key Features: Official Visa Applications: Direct government channel for visa and entry permit applications, avoiding third-party agent markups. Online Status Tracking: Check the progress of a submitted visa application through the official portal. Multiple Visa Categories: Covers tourist visas, transit visas, residency visas and other categories. Golden Visa Information: Provides information on long-term residency visa programmes for eligible categories. How to Get Started: Visit the official ICP website or the associated GDRFA (for Dubai) portal to check visa requirements based on your nationality. Complete the online application form with passport and travel details, often through a sponsoring airline, hotel or employer where applicable. Pay the visa fee through the official payment gateway. Track your application status online and download the approved visa before travelling. Important Notice: Many nationalities can obtain a UAE visa on arrival or don't need a visa at all for short stays — check the official requirements for your specific nationality before assuming a formal application is needed.

A third-party visa assistance service helping travellers navigate visa applications for the UAE and destinations worldwide. About iVisa: iVisa is an independent visa processing assistance company that helps travellers complete visa, e-visa and travel authorization applications for many countries, including guidance relevant to visitors heading to the UAE. Key Features: Simplified Application Forms: Guided forms designed to be simpler than navigating an unfamiliar government website directly. Document Checklist Guidance: Clear checklists of exactly which documents are needed for a given nationality and visa type. Application Status Tracking: Track the progress of a submitted application through the iVisa dashboard. Customer Support: Assistance available if an application runs into issues or additional documents are requested. How to Get Started: Visit the iVisa website or app and select your destination and nationality. Complete the guided application form and upload the required documents. Pay the service fee, which includes both the government fee and iVisa's processing charge. Track your application status and receive your visa or confirmation once approved. Important Notice: iVisa charges a service fee on top of the official government visa fee — many nationalities can enter the UAE visa-free or via visa-on-arrival, making any pre-arranged visa service unnecessary, so check the official requirements for your nationality first.