# UAE visa for Nepali citizens

> United Arab Emirates visa for Nepali citizens: tourist & e-visa requirements, fees, processing time. Apply online with Yatra For Fun.

Nepali passport holders visiting UAE as tourists use the Tourist Visa. Processing time: 24 hours. Apply through Embassy of the United Arab Emirates — Kathmandu.

- **Visa route (tourist):** Visa required
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- **Last reviewed:** 2026-04-25

## Embassy / mission

- **Mission:** Embassy of the United Arab Emirates — Kathmandu
- **Address:** Panipokhari, Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal
- **Phone:** +977 1 421 7776, +977 1 400 6767, +977 8 004 44444
- **Email:** kathmanduemb@mofaic.gov.ae, kathmanduemb@mofa.gov.ae
- **Hours:** Sun–Thu, 09:30–16:30 (closed Fri/Sat and on UAE/Nepali public holidays). Visa-counter window: 09:30–13:00.
- **Application centre:** VFS Global UAE Attestation Centre — Kathmandu — Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal — handles document attestation only (police clearance, education, experience, marriage certificates) for the UAE Embassy.
- **Online portal:** https://icp.gov.ae (Federal — non-Dubai emirates) · https://gdrfa.gov.ae (Dubai)
- **Payment:** Card / online wallet on ICP Smart Services or GDRFA Dubai portals; cash / card at the airline / travel-agent sponsor in Nepal; NPR or USD draft for Embassy attestation fees at VFS Global Thapathali.

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Tourist Visa

**Purpose:** Leisure travel, sightseeing, family or friends visits, attending events, and short-term tourism.
**Stay duration:** 30 days (extendable once for 30 more) on the 30-day visa; 60 days (extendable once for 60 more) on the 60-day visa; 90 days per entry on the 5-year multi-entry visa.
**Validity:** 30-day single, 30-day multi, 60-day single, 60-day multi, or 5-year multi-entry from issuance.
**Entries:** Single or multiple — five sub-variants in total.
**Processing time:** 24 hours (express) to 3–5 working days (standard).
**How to apply:** Sponsored by a UAE airline (Emirates / Etihad / Flydubai / Air Arabia), hotel, or licensed travel agent. The UAE Embassy in Kathmandu does NOT issue tourist visas. Apply online via uaevisaonline / yatraforfun / similar agents, or directly via ICP / GDRFA portals.
**Financial requirement:** Bank balance ≈ USD 4,000 (≈ NPR 540,000) over the last 6 months for the 5-year multi-entry tourist visa; lower for 30/60-day variants but still recommended.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page scan — Clear colour scan of the data page (PDF/JPEG, both sides if required).
- Passport-size photograph — Recent colour photo, white background, 43 × 55 mm, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Confirmed return / onward airline ticket — Showing arrival in and departure from the UAE within the visa validity.
- Confirmed UAE accommodation — Hotel reservation in the applicant's name, or sponsor's residence proof (Ejari / tenancy contract) for guests.
- UAE-valid travel / health insurance — Mandatory from 2025 — must cover the full visa validity inside the UAE.
- Bank statement (last 3–6 months) — Original, signed and stamped on every page; minimum closing balance ≈ NPR 200,000 / USD 4,000 recommended depending on visa type.
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) — Mandatory from 2025 for visit and work visas. Chain: Nepal Police HQ -> Nepal MoFA -> UAE Embassy Kathmandu (VFS Global Thapathali). PCC must be issued within the last 90 days.

**Notes:**
- Tourist visas can be extended once inside the UAE (AED 600 + AED 30 service fee for a 30-day extension) — apply via Amer / GDRFA before expiry.
- The 5-year multi-entry tourist visa allows multi-trip stays of up to 90 days per entry, extendable for another 90 days, with a maximum 180 days per calendar year aggregated.

### Transit — Transit Visa

**Purpose:** Travellers transiting the UAE en route to a third country who need to step out of the airport.
**Stay duration:** 48 hours or 96 hours.
**Validity:** 30 days from issuance for use; the stay clock starts on entry.
**Entries:** Single entry, non-extendable.
**Processing time:** 2–4 working days.
**How to apply:** Sponsored exclusively by a UAE-based airline (Emirates or Etihad) — the airline applies and approves before travel. Cannot be applied directly by the traveller.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page scan — Clear colour scan of the data page (PDF/JPEG, both sides if required).
- Passport-size photograph — Recent colour photo, white background, 43 × 55 mm, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Confirmed onward airline ticket — Showing departure from the UAE to a third country within 48 / 96 hours of arrival.
- Visa for the onward country *(conditional)* — Required where the destination country requires one.

**Notes:**
- Transit visa cannot be combined with another UAE visa or extended.
- Travellers connecting under 48 hours without leaving the airport do NOT need a transit visa.

### Business — Business Visit Visa

**Purpose:** Attending meetings, conferences, contract negotiations, exhibitions, and short-term commercial engagement.
**Stay duration:** Up to 30 days or 60 days, mirroring the tourist single / multi-entry options.
**Validity:** 30 / 60 days single or multi-entry from issuance.
**Entries:** Single or multiple.
**Processing time:** 2–5 working days.
**How to apply:** Sponsored by a UAE-based company on behalf of the visitor — the inviting company applies via ICP / GDRFA Dubai and forwards the visa PDF.
**Financial requirement:** Company financials and bank statement showing adequate funds.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page scan — Clear colour scan of the data page (PDF/JPEG, both sides if required).
- Passport-size photograph — Recent colour photo, white background, 43 × 55 mm, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- UAE company invitation letter — On the UAE inviter's letterhead, stating purpose, duration, and contact details, signed and stamped.
- UAE inviter trade licence — Copy of the UAE company's trade licence (Mainland / Free Zone) and Establishment Card.
- Cover letter from Nepali employer — On letterhead, stating designation, salary, leave approval, and purpose of trip.
- Nepali company registration / PAN *(conditional)* — Of the Nepali employer / sponsor.
- Confirmed return / onward airline ticket — Showing arrival in and departure from the UAE within the visa validity.
- Confirmed UAE accommodation — Hotel reservation in the applicant's name, or sponsor's residence proof (Ejari / tenancy contract) for guests.
- UAE-valid travel / health insurance — Mandatory from 2025 — must cover the full visa validity inside the UAE.
- Bank statement (last 3–6 months) — Original, signed and stamped on every page; minimum closing balance ≈ NPR 200,000 / USD 4,000 recommended depending on visa type.
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) — Mandatory from 2025 for visit and work visas. Chain: Nepal Police HQ -> Nepal MoFA -> UAE Embassy Kathmandu (VFS Global Thapathali). PCC must be issued within the last 90 days.

### Work — Employment Residence Visa (Work Permit)

**Purpose:** Entering the UAE for paid employment under a UAE sponsor (employer); converted to an Emirates ID + residence visa within 60 days of arrival.
**Stay duration:** 2 years per renewal cycle (Mainland / Free Zone employment).
**Validity:** Pink Visa (entry permit) valid 60 days; converted to a 2-year residence visa after medical fitness + Emirates ID biometrics in the UAE.
**Entries:** Single (entry permit); multi-entry once the residence visa is stamped.
**Processing time:** 4–8 weeks total: MOHRE work permit (1–2 weeks) -> entry permit (~5 working days) -> arrival, medical, EID biometrics (1–2 weeks) -> residence stamping (1 week).
**How to apply:** UAE employer applies for the MOHRE work permit on behalf of the worker; once approved, the entry permit is issued and the worker enters the UAE on the pink visa, then completes medical / Emirates ID / residence stamping in country.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page scan — Clear colour scan of the data page (PDF/JPEG, both sides if required).
- Passport-size photograph — Recent colour photo, white background, 43 × 55 mm, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Original signed employment offer / contract — Standard MOHRE contract attested by the UAE Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation.
- Education certificates — SLC / +2 / Bachelor's / professional certificates, attested by Nepal MoFA AND counter-attested by the UAE Embassy Kathmandu (via VFS Global Thapathali).
- Experience certificates *(conditional)* — Required for skilled / professional roles (nurses, engineers, technicians, managers); same attestation chain as education certificates.
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) — Mandatory from 2025 for visit and work visas. Chain: Nepal Police HQ -> Nepal MoFA -> UAE Embassy Kathmandu (VFS Global Thapathali). PCC must be issued within the last 90 days.
- Wafid / GAMCA medical fitness certificate — From a Wafid-approved Nepal clinic, valid for 3 months.
- Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) certificate — From a DoFE-licensed orientation provider in Nepal.
- Foreign Employment Insurance receipt — Mandatory under DoFE rules for outbound Nepali workers.
- Social Security Fund (SSF) contribution receipt — Mandatory under DoFE rules for outbound Nepali workers.
- DoFE labour permit — Issued by the Department of Foreign Employment, Government of Nepal — required at airport departure.

**Notes:**
- Recruitment must go through a DoFE-licensed Nepali manpower agency.
- For nurses: active registration with the Nepal Nursing Council is required before VFS attestation.
- For engineers: NEC (Nepal Engineering Council) registration / CTEVT certificate often required.
- Employer covers all government fees; charging the worker for visa or recruitment fees is illegal under UAE law.

### Family Visit — Family Sponsorship Residence Visa

**Purpose:** UAE residence-visa holders sponsoring spouse, children (sons under 25, unmarried daughters), or parents to live with them in the UAE.
**Stay duration:** Tied to the sponsor's residence visa — 2 years (standard) or 5–10 years (Golden / Green sponsor).
**Validity:** Renewable in line with the sponsor's residence visa.
**Entries:** Multiple-entry once the residence visa is stamped.
**Processing time:** 3–6 weeks per dependant (entry permit, arrival, medical, EID biometrics, residence stamping).
**How to apply:** Sponsor applies via ICP Smart Services / GDRFA Dubai with attested family documents (marriage / birth certificates) — Embassy of UAE Kathmandu attestation is required for Nepal-issued documents.
**Financial requirement:** Sponsor minimum salary AED 4,000 + accommodation, OR AED 3,000 + employer-provided accommodation (Mainland sponsor). Higher thresholds for parents (AED 20,000 / month or proof of equivalent).

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page scan — Clear colour scan of the data page (PDF/JPEG, both sides if required).
- Passport-size photograph — Recent colour photo, white background, 43 × 55 mm, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Sponsor's passport + residence visa + Emirates ID — Copies of the UAE-resident sponsor's documents.
- Sponsor's salary certificate / employment contract — Confirming salary meets the family-sponsorship threshold.
- Sponsor's tenancy contract (Ejari) — Showing the registered residence address with sufficient rooms.
- Marriage certificate — For spouse sponsorship — issued in Nepal, attested by Nepal MoFA AND the UAE Embassy Kathmandu.
- Birth certificate of dependant(s) — For child sponsorship — same Nepal-side attestation chain.
- Family relationship / lalpurja certificate *(conditional)* — Issued by the local ward office in Nepal, attested by Nepal MoFA, often required for parents / extended family.
- Medical fitness certificate (in UAE) — Done at a UAE-approved medical centre after arrival on the entry permit.
- UAE-valid travel / health insurance — Mandatory from 2025 — must cover the full visa validity inside the UAE.

### Student — Student Residence Visa

**Purpose:** Pursuing a recognised programme at a UAE university, college, school, or training institute.
**Stay duration:** 1 year per renewal (standard); 5 years for outstanding students under the Golden Visa pathway.
**Validity:** Aligned with the academic programme.
**Entries:** Multiple-entry once stamped.
**Processing time:** 4–8 weeks after the institution issues the offer letter.
**How to apply:** Sponsored by the UAE academic institution (or by a parent on a residence visa for school-age children). Application via ICP / GDRFA + the institution's student affairs office.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page scan — Clear colour scan of the data page (PDF/JPEG, both sides if required).
- Passport-size photograph — Recent colour photo, white background, 43 × 55 mm, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Admission / offer letter from UAE institution — Stating programme, duration, and tuition status.
- Academic transcripts / certificates — SLC / +2 / Bachelor's as applicable, attested by Nepal MoFA AND the UAE Embassy Kathmandu.
- Tuition payment proof *(conditional)* — Receipt or scholarship-award letter.
- Sponsor letter / NoC (parent-sponsored only) *(conditional)* — Required when a UAE-resident parent sponsors a school-age child.
- Medical fitness certificate (in UAE) — Done at a UAE-approved medical centre after arrival.
- UAE-valid travel / health insurance — Mandatory from 2025 — must cover the full visa validity inside the UAE.

### Medical — Medical Treatment Visit Visa

**Purpose:** Receiving medical treatment at a UAE-licensed hospital or clinic.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per entry; extendable on hospital recommendation.
**Validity:** Single or multi-entry, 60 / 90 days from issuance.
**Entries:** Single (extendable) or multiple where treatment requires repeat visits.
**Processing time:** 3–5 working days after the UAE hospital issues the appointment letter.
**How to apply:** Sponsored by the UAE-licensed hospital — the hospital files the application with ICP / GDRFA and an accompanying patient sponsor (companion) can be added.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page scan — Clear colour scan of the data page (PDF/JPEG, both sides if required).
- Passport-size photograph — Recent colour photo, white background, 43 × 55 mm, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Hospital appointment letter — From a UAE-licensed hospital, on letterhead, stating treatment plan and duration.
- Medical records — Diagnosis, history, and referring doctor's note from Nepal.
- Companion proof *(conditional)* — Marriage / birth / family certificate where a relative accompanies the patient.
- Confirmed return / onward airline ticket — Showing arrival in and departure from the UAE within the visa validity.
- UAE-valid travel / health insurance — Mandatory from 2025 — must cover the full visa validity inside the UAE.

### Mission — Mission Visa

**Purpose:** Short-term contract work, project-based engagements, NGO assignments, and inter-governmental missions in the UAE.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per entry, single-entry, non-extendable.
**Validity:** 60 days from issuance to enter; stay starts on arrival.
**Entries:** Single.
**Processing time:** 5–10 working days.
**How to apply:** UAE-based sponsoring entity (company / NGO / government) applies via ICP / GDRFA Dubai with the project / contract documentation.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page scan — Clear colour scan of the data page (PDF/JPEG, both sides if required).
- Passport-size photograph — Recent colour photo, white background, 43 × 55 mm, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- UAE mission sponsor invitation — On the sponsoring entity's letterhead, with project / contract details.
- Project / contract document — Copy of the underlying agreement.
- Cover letter from Nepali employer — Confirming role, salary, and mission approval.
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) — Mandatory from 2025 for visit and work visas. Chain: Nepal Police HQ -> Nepal MoFA -> UAE Embassy Kathmandu (VFS Global Thapathali). PCC must be issued within the last 90 days.
- Confirmed return / onward airline ticket — Showing arrival in and departure from the UAE within the visa validity.
- UAE-valid travel / health insurance — Mandatory from 2025 — must cover the full visa validity inside the UAE.

### Diplomatic — Diplomatic / Official Visa

**Purpose:** Diplomatic, official, and consular duty travel — including UN / international-organisation officials.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per entry; longer for accredited diplomats with credentials.
**Validity:** Multiple entry, validity per credentials (typically 6 months – 5 years).
**Entries:** Single or multiple.
**Processing time:** Variable (courtesy processing).
**How to apply:** Submitted through diplomatic channels (Nepal MoFA -> UAE Embassy Kathmandu) — directly with the Embassy, not via airline / agent sponsors.

**Required documents:**

- Diplomatic / Official passport or UN Laissez-Passer — Valid for at least 6 months.
- Note Verbale from MoFA Nepal — Or equivalent diplomatic note from the sending mission.
- Travel order / mission letter — Stating purpose, duration, and host counterpart.
- Photographs — Two recent passport-size photos with white background.

**Notes:**
- Diplomatic / official passport holders are exempt from PCC and standard fees.

### Golden Visa — Golden Visa (Long-Term Residence)

**Purpose:** Long-term self-sponsored residence for investors, exceptional talents, scientists, doctors, executives, athletes, PhD holders, outstanding students, and humanitarian / frontline heroes.
**Stay duration:** Indefinite (within renewal cycle); no 6-month outside-UAE forfeiture rule.
**Validity:** 5 years (real-estate investors, students, entrepreneurs) or 10 years (public investors, exceptional talents, humanitarian heroes) — renewable.
**Entries:** Multiple, no sponsor required.
**Processing time:** 1–4 weeks after eligibility verification and document attestation.
**How to apply:** Apply via the ICP Smart Services portal — eligibility is auto-screened then a Federal Authority officer reviews. No UAE sponsor required.
**Eligibility:** Investors (≥ AED 2 million capital OR property worth AED 2 million OR AED 250,000+ annual tax) · Entrepreneurs (innovative project + AED 500,000 incubator endorsement) · Exceptional talent (doctors, scientists, artists, athletes, executives, PhD holders) · Outstanding students (top GPA + recommendation from UAE-recognised institution) · Humanitarian / frontline heroes (5+ years service).

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page scan — Clear colour scan of the data page (PDF/JPEG, both sides if required).
- Passport-size photograph — Recent colour photo, white background, 43 × 55 mm, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Eligibility evidence — Investor: title deed / shareholder certificate / tax record. Talent: credentials / awards / publications / employment proof. Student: certified transcripts + recommendation. Humanitarian: ministry appreciation letter.
- Education / experience certificates (attested) — Attested by Nepal MoFA AND the UAE Embassy Kathmandu, where applicable to the eligibility category.
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) — Mandatory from 2025 for visit and work visas. Chain: Nepal Police HQ -> Nepal MoFA -> UAE Embassy Kathmandu (VFS Global Thapathali). PCC must be issued within the last 90 days.
- Bank statement / financial solvency proof — Where the category requires investment / income evidence.
- Medical fitness certificate (in UAE) — Done at a UAE-approved medical centre after entry permit.
- UAE-valid travel / health insurance — Mandatory from 2025 — must cover the full visa validity inside the UAE.

**Notes:**
- Family members (spouse, children, domestic workers) can be sponsored under the Golden Visa holder for the same validity period.
- Golden Visa holders can stay outside the UAE indefinitely without losing residence (unlike standard 2-year residence).

### Green Visa — Green Visa (5-Year Self-Sponsored Residence)

**Purpose:** Self-sponsored 5-year residence for skilled employees, freelancers, and self-employed professionals — no employer sponsor required.
**Stay duration:** 5 years per cycle, renewable.
**Validity:** 5 years from issuance.
**Entries:** Multiple, self-sponsored.
**Processing time:** 2–6 weeks after MOHRE freelance / self-employment permit issuance.
**How to apply:** Apply via ICP Smart Services / GDRFA Dubai with proof of qualification, MOHRE permit, and audited financials.
**Eligibility:** Skilled employees (MOHRE skill levels 1–3, bachelor's degree, AED 15,000+ monthly salary) · Freelancers / self-employed (MOHRE freelance permit, bachelor's degree or specialised diploma, AED 360,000+ annual income over the past 2 years).

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page scan — Clear colour scan of the data page (PDF/JPEG, both sides if required).
- Passport-size photograph — Recent colour photo, white background, 43 × 55 mm, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- MOHRE freelance / self-employment permit — For freelancers / self-employed only.
- UAE employment contract — For skilled employees only — meeting MOHRE skill-level + salary thresholds.
- Education certificate (attested) — Bachelor's degree or specialised diploma, attested by Nepal MoFA AND the UAE Embassy Kathmandu.
- Audited bank statements (24 months) — Proving AED 360,000+ annual income for freelancers, or salary-credit history for skilled employees.
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) — Mandatory from 2025 for visit and work visas. Chain: Nepal Police HQ -> Nepal MoFA -> UAE Embassy Kathmandu (VFS Global Thapathali). PCC must be issued within the last 90 days.
- Medical fitness certificate (in UAE) — Done at a UAE-approved medical centre after entry permit.
- UAE-valid travel / health insurance — Mandatory from 2025 — must cover the full visa validity inside the UAE.

**Notes:**
- Green Visa holders can sponsor spouse, children, and parents.
- Outside-UAE absence allowance: up to 6 months without forfeiting residence.

### Blue Residency — Blue Visa (10-Year Environmental-Contribution Residence)

**Purpose:** 10-year residence for individuals with exceptional contributions to environmental sustainability inside or outside the UAE.
**Stay duration:** 10 years per cycle, renewable.
**Validity:** 10 years from issuance.
**Entries:** Multiple, self-sponsored.
**Processing time:** 4–8 weeks after eligibility nomination.
**How to apply:** Apply via ICP Smart Services with eligibility evidence; UAE Ministry of Climate Change & Environment may also nominate candidates directly.
**Eligibility:** International experts (researchers, scientists, environmental activists), award winners in sustainability, leaders of environmental NGOs / institutions, and individuals nominated by the UAE Ministry of Climate Change & Environment.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page scan — Clear colour scan of the data page (PDF/JPEG, both sides if required).
- Passport-size photograph — Recent colour photo, white background, 43 × 55 mm, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Environmental-contribution evidence — Awards, peer-reviewed publications, project portfolios, NGO leadership evidence, or ministerial nomination.
- Education / experience certificates (attested) — Attested by Nepal MoFA AND the UAE Embassy Kathmandu.
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) — Mandatory from 2025 for visit and work visas. Chain: Nepal Police HQ -> Nepal MoFA -> UAE Embassy Kathmandu (VFS Global Thapathali). PCC must be issued within the last 90 days.
- Medical fitness certificate (in UAE) — Done at a UAE-approved medical centre after entry permit.
- UAE-valid travel / health insurance — Mandatory from 2025 — must cover the full visa validity inside the UAE.

**Notes:**
- Blue Visa holders can sponsor immediate family members for the same 10-year validity.
- Newer category (launched 2024); volumes are still small versus Golden / Green.

### Job Seeker — Jobseeker Visit Visa

**Purpose:** Searching for employment in the UAE without a local sponsor — for skilled foreigners and recent top-university graduates.
**Stay duration:** 60, 90, or 120 days (single trip).
**Validity:** Single entry, non-extendable; choose 60 / 90 / 120 days at application.
**Entries:** Single.
**Processing time:** 2–5 working days.
**How to apply:** Apply directly via ICP Smart Services or GDRFA Dubai — no UAE sponsor required.
**Eligibility:** MOHRE skill levels 1–3 (managerial / professional / technical) OR graduates of the world's top 500 universities (per UAE Ministry of Education list) within the last 2 years; bachelor's degree or higher; financial guarantee per ICP terms.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page scan — Clear colour scan of the data page (PDF/JPEG, both sides if required).
- Passport-size photograph — Recent colour photo, white background, 43 × 55 mm, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Attested education certificate — Bachelor's degree or higher, attested by Nepal MoFA AND the UAE Embassy Kathmandu.
- CV / experience proof — Demonstrating MOHRE skill-level eligibility.
- Top-500 university recognition *(conditional)* — Required only for the recent-graduate eligibility track.
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) — Mandatory from 2025 for visit and work visas. Chain: Nepal Police HQ -> Nepal MoFA -> UAE Embassy Kathmandu (VFS Global Thapathali). PCC must be issued within the last 90 days.
- Confirmed return / onward airline ticket — Showing arrival in and departure from the UAE within the visa validity.
- UAE-valid travel / health insurance — Mandatory from 2025 — must cover the full visa validity inside the UAE.
- Bank statement (last 3–6 months) — Original, signed and stamped on every page; minimum closing balance ≈ NPR 200,000 / USD 4,000 recommended depending on visa type.

### Investor — Investment Exploration Visit Visa

**Purpose:** Exploring investment, business set-up, or property purchase opportunities in the UAE before committing to a Golden Visa or company licence.
**Stay duration:** Up to 30 days per entry (extendable once).
**Validity:** Single or multi-entry, valid per ICP terms.
**Entries:** Single or multiple.
**Processing time:** 2–5 working days.
**How to apply:** Apply via ICP Smart Services with proof of intent (LOI, investment portfolio, or DED registration draft).

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page scan — Clear colour scan of the data page (PDF/JPEG, both sides if required).
- Passport-size photograph — Recent colour photo, white background, 43 × 55 mm, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Proof of intent to invest — Letter of intent, investment portfolio, draft DED / Free Zone application, or property-purchase MoU.
- Audited bank statements / financial proof — Demonstrating capacity to invest.
- Confirmed return / onward airline ticket — Showing arrival in and departure from the UAE within the visa validity.
- UAE-valid travel / health insurance — Mandatory from 2025 — must cover the full visa validity inside the UAE.

### Remote Work — Virtual Working Programme (Remote Work Residence)

**Purpose:** Allowing remote employees and digital nomads of foreign employers to live in the UAE for one year while working remotely for an overseas employer.
**Stay duration:** 1 year (renewable).
**Validity:** 1 year from issuance.
**Entries:** Multiple-entry self-sponsored residence.
**Processing time:** 1–2 weeks online.
**How to apply:** Apply directly via the Virtual Working Programme portal (visit.dubai.com / virtualworking.gdrfad.gov.ae) — no UAE sponsor required.
**Eligibility:** Proof of overseas employment (≥ 1 year remaining contract) AND minimum monthly salary USD 3,500 OR equivalent; OR business owner with 1+ year of operation and equivalent income. Health insurance with UAE coverage required.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page scan — Clear colour scan of the data page (PDF/JPEG, both sides if required).
- Passport-size photograph — Recent colour photo, white background, 43 × 55 mm, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Overseas employment contract — Proving 1+ year of remaining service with the foreign employer.
- Recent payslips (3 months) — Showing USD 3,500+ monthly salary.
- Audited bank statements (3 months) — Confirming the salary credit history.
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) — Mandatory from 2025 for visit and work visas. Chain: Nepal Police HQ -> Nepal MoFA -> UAE Embassy Kathmandu (VFS Global Thapathali). PCC must be issued within the last 90 days.
- UAE-valid travel / health insurance — Mandatory from 2025 — must cover the full visa validity inside the UAE.

### Retirement — Retirement Residence Visa (5-Year)

**Purpose:** Long-term residence for retirees aged 55+ wishing to live in the UAE.
**Stay duration:** 5 years per cycle, renewable while financial conditions are met.
**Validity:** 5 years from issuance.
**Entries:** Multiple-entry self-sponsored residence.
**Processing time:** 2–6 weeks after eligibility verification.
**How to apply:** Apply via ICP Smart Services / GDRFA Dubai with property / savings / pension evidence.
**Eligibility:** Age ≥ 55 AND ONE of: (a) AED 1 million in property ownership, (b) AED 1 million in financial savings, (c) AED 20,000 monthly active income, OR (d) combination meeting the above.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page scan — Clear colour scan of the data page (PDF/JPEG, both sides if required).
- Passport-size photograph — Recent colour photo, white background, 43 × 55 mm, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Proof of eligibility — Property title deed, audited bank balance, or pension / income letter — demonstrating one of the four eligibility tracks.
- Medical fitness certificate (in UAE) — Done at a UAE-approved medical centre after entry permit.
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) — Mandatory from 2025 for visit and work visas. Chain: Nepal Police HQ -> Nepal MoFA -> UAE Embassy Kathmandu (VFS Global Thapathali). PCC must be issued within the last 90 days.
- UAE-valid travel / health insurance — Mandatory from 2025 — must cover the full visa validity inside the UAE.

**Notes:**
- Retirement Visa holders can sponsor spouse and dependants for the same 5-year validity.
- Outside-UAE absence allowance: up to 6 months without forfeiting residence.

## Important general notes

- UAE embassies do NOT issue tourist / visit / transit visas — those must be sponsored by a UAE-based airline (Emirates, Etihad, Flydubai, Air Arabia), hotel, travel agent, employer, or family member, who applies on behalf of the traveller via ICP Smart Services or the GDRFA Dubai portal.
- The Embassy of UAE in Kathmandu handles document attestation (police clearance, education / experience / marriage certificates), Nepal-side endorsements for residence-visa applicants, and select diplomatic / mission visas.
- Effective 2025, all Nepali applicants for visit and work visas must submit a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) — issued by Nepal Police, attested by Nepal MoFA, and finally attested by the UAE Embassy Kathmandu (or counter-attested in UAE).
- Required document attestation chain (Nepal-side): Issuing authority -> Nepal Ministry of Foreign Affairs -> UAE Embassy Kathmandu (lodged via VFS Global Thapathali for the Embassy step).
- For employment visas, additional Nepal-side compliance is mandatory: DoFE (Department of Foreign Employment) labour permit, Wafid / GAMCA medical fitness certificate, Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) certificate, Foreign Employment Insurance, and Social Security Fund (SSF) contribution receipt.
- Health insurance is mandatory for every UAE visa from 2025 — typically AED 600–1,200 / year for a basic compliance plan; auto-bundled into visa fees on most online portals.
- A 5 % VAT applies on top of most published government visa fees.
- Issuing authorities: ICP (icp.gov.ae) for Abu Dhabi / Sharjah / Ajman / Ras Al Khaimah / Umm Al Quwain / Fujairah; GDRFA Dubai (gdrfa.gov.ae) for Dubai-issued residence and visit visas.
- Nepali nationals are NOT eligible for UAE visa-on-arrival or visa-free entry — every traveller must hold an approved e-visa, sponsored visit visa, or residence visa before boarding.
- Overstay fines start at AED 50 per day from the day after expiry; clearance is required at the airport before re-entry.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm United Arab Emirates visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (Tourist, Transit, Business, Work). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: Original passport; Passport bio-page scan; Passport-size photograph; Citizenship copy; Confirmed return / onward airline ticket; Confirmed UAE accommodation.
3. **Submit at VFS Global UAE Attestation Centre — Kathmandu** — Sponsored by a UAE airline (Emirates / Etihad / Flydubai / Air Arabia), hotel, or licensed travel agent. The UAE Embassy in Kathmandu does NOT issue tourist visas. Apply online via uaevisaonline / yatraforfun / similar agents, or directly via ICP / GDRFA portals.
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 24 hours (express) to 3–5 working days (standard). Collect your passport or e-visa as the embassy or visa centre instructs.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit United Arab Emirates as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting United Arab Emirates for tourism use the Tourist Visa, which allows a stay of 30 days (extendable once for 30 more) on the 30-day visa; 60 days (extendable once for 60 more) on the 60-day visa; 90 days per entry on the 5-year multi-entry visa.

### How long does a United Arab Emirates tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

24 hours (express) to 3–5 working days (standard).

### What bank balance is required for a United Arab Emirates visa?

Bank balance ≈ USD 4,000 (≈ NPR 540,000) over the last 6 months for the 5-year multi-entry tourist visa; lower for 30/60-day variants but still recommended.

### How many days can Nepali citizens stay in United Arab Emirates on a tourist visa?

30 days (extendable once for 30 more) on the 30-day visa; 60 days (extendable once for 60 more) on the 60-day visa; 90 days per entry on the 5-year multi-entry visa (Tourist Visa).

### Where do Nepali citizens apply for a United Arab Emirates tourist visa?

Sponsored by a UAE airline (Emirates / Etihad / Flydubai / Air Arabia), hotel, or licensed travel agent. The UAE Embassy in Kathmandu does NOT issue tourist visas. Apply online via uaevisaonline / yatraforfun / similar agents, or directly via ICP / GDRFA portals.

### What documents are required for a United Arab Emirates tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Original passport; Passport bio-page scan; Passport-size photograph; Citizenship copy; Confirmed return / onward airline ticket; Confirmed UAE accommodation; UAE-valid travel / health insurance; Bank statement (last 3–6 months).

### Where is the United Arab Emirates embassy in Nepal?

Embassy of the United Arab Emirates — Kathmandu — Panipokhari, Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal. Phone: +977 1 421 7776. Applications are lodged at VFS Global UAE Attestation Centre — Kathmandu, Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal — handles document attestation only (police clearance, education, experience, marriage certificates) for the UAE Embassy.

### Can Nepali citizens apply for a United Arab Emirates business visa?

Yes — Business Visit Visa. Attending meetings, conferences, contract negotiations, exhibitions, and short-term commercial engagement. Processing: 2–5 working days.

### Is there an official online portal for the United Arab Emirates visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://icp.gov.ae.

### How is the United Arab Emirates visa fee paid?

Card / online wallet on ICP Smart Services or GDRFA Dubai portals; cash / card at the airline / travel-agent sponsor in Nepal; NPR or USD draft for Embassy attestation fees at VFS Global Thapathali.

### Can Yatra For Fun help with a United Arab Emirates visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your United Arab Emirates visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

## Sources

- https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id — UAE Government Portal (visa & Emirates ID home)
- https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/tourist-visa — Tourist visa (5-year multi-entry)
- https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/transit-visa — 48 / 96-hour transit visa
- https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/visit-visas — Visit visa categories
- https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/visit-visas/jobseeker-visit-visa — Jobseeker visit visa
- https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/residence-visas — Residence visa categories
- https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/residence-visas/golden-visa — Golden Visa
- https://icp.gov.ae — Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP Smart Services)
- https://gdrfa.gov.ae — General Directorate of Residency & Foreigners Affairs Dubai
- https://www.mofa.gov.ae/en/missions/kathmandu — UAE Embassy Kathmandu
- https://services.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/atu — VFS Global UAE Attestation Centre Kathmandu
- Kathmandu Post (2025-11-26) — Nepal Police Clearance now mandatory for UAE visit + work visas
- UAE Embassy Kathmandu — Panipokhari, Lazimpat (kathmanduemb@mofaic.gov.ae, +977-1-4217776)
- VFS Global UAE Attestation Centre Kathmandu — Thapathali (Embassy attestation only)

## Related

- All visa guides for Nepali citizens: https://yatraforfun.com/visa
- Dummy flight ticket for visa files: https://yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket

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*Yatra For Fun (https://yatraforfun.com) helps Nepali citizens prepare visa files over WhatsApp — the embassy or visa centre makes the decision — and sells reservation documents for visa files: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.*