Dubai Visa for GCC Countries - Visit UAE as a GCC Resident

The following six countries are belongs from GCC. The full name of GCC is Gulf Cooperation Council :

Kuwait
Bahrain
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia

UAE eVisa is not required for the Citizens of the GCC Countries to enter Dubai.

Do you require a visa to travel to UAE if you are living in the GCC and a foreign resident ?

Yes, All the foreign resident living in GCC countries do require a visa to visit UAE. Due to Online UAE eVisa system it is not necessary to physically go to a UAE embassy or consulate to apply for a visa. Applicants can only submit online application for eVisas.

The online visa application for the UAE eVisa is easy to complete and tourist can enter Dubai for up to 90 days with the eVisa. There are also other types of UAE visas available.

Apply for an UAE eVisa if you are a resident of GCC Country

Residents of GCC can apply for the UAE eVisa by filling the online eVisa application form. Applicants need to select his nationality and Living in to apply visa for Dubai. Applicants need to fill basic details and passport details and travel date etc to process a visa application for UAE.

Requirements for GCC Residents Applying for an UAE eVisa

There are several rules and conditions that the applicant must fulfill at the time of applying for a UAE eVisa. To get visa for Dubai GCC resident must meet the following requirements:

Applicant visit to UAE must be no more than 90 days
UAE eVisa is for the purpose tourism and short stay only

Passport Copy with a minimum validity of 6 months
A scanned copy of their GCC residence document and GCC Id card
A credit or debit card to pay the visa fee
Once the application is approved, the applicant receives the eVisa by email. To enter UAE, GCC residents can show a copy of the UAE eVisa and their passport to the UAE border authorities.

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Applying for an UAE travel visa if you have a GCC residence permit

Applicants who live in a GCC country but are a citizen of a different country need to apply for UAE travel visa with residence permit card. The residence permit must be valid for at least 6 months as of your entry to UAE. Few of the countries do not require resident ID card, they only require passport and photograph to process a visa for Dubai.

Arriving in UAE with an eVisa

Foreign Citizens coming in UAE with an eVisa will have to present their passports and a copy of the eVisa document, which will have been sent to the traveler after their application was approved.

Immigration Officers will check their passports and eVisa at the time of entry in airport.

Dubai Visa for GCC Countries - Visit UAE as a GCC Resident