Applying For UAE Tourist Visit Visa From Paris
The United Arab Emirates is a small but rich Middle Eastern country located on the Arabian Peninsula. The Persian Gulf borders the country on the east while Oman and Saudi Arabia make up its western border. French tourists and visitors will find the country full of metropolitan cities brimming with expatriates. Sights like the Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach, Ibn Battuta mall and Palm islands are just some of the tourist attraction in the country. The country is also duty free and has been pulling in shoppers from France for many years. The many luxury hotels, resorts and spas also offer busy French professionals a chance to relax and enjoy themselves. If you reside in Paris and are looking to visit the UAE, then go through the guide below to get your visa.
Ambassade des Emirats Arabes Unis
Location: 2 Boulevard de La Tour Maubourg, 75007 Paris, France
Contact: +33 1 44 34 02 00
Visit Ambassade des Emirats Arabes Unis website
Instructions
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French Nationals
French Passport holders do not need to apply for a visa before they fly to the UAE. They will be issued visas on entry at the immigration desk.
Other nationals
The citizens of the following countries do not need to apply for an entry permit before hand:
Denmark, Finland, United Kingdom, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Vatican, Australia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the United States of America.
Citizens of any other country need to file a visa application. -
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Visa Requirements
The rules for entry into the UAE require that travelers be sponsored by a company, hotel, tour operator or resident of the UAE.
You will also require the following:
a) Valid Passport
b) Hotel registration or Company sponsorship letter or resident sponsorship or tour operator sponsorship
c) Credit card used to make registration for hotels
d) Completed application form. You can find the form here. -
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Submitting application
You will need to physically deliver the application along with all supporting documents to the embassy. -
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Processing times and fees
The charges for a visa are 250 AED and the processing time is from 5 to 7 working days. -
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Receiving visa
You will be contacted once your application has been process. You can go the consulate to go and pick up your passport along with the visa. -
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Document checklist
a) Passport
b) Sponsorship letters and documents
c) Funds
d) Return plane tickets and itinerary
