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UAE Friend Visa Guide: How to Invite Relatives for 90-Day Stays in 2025
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UAE Friend Visa Guide: How to Invite Relatives for 90-Day Stays in 2025

Learn how UAE residents can apply for friend and relative visas online. Discover visa duration options, requirements, and important guidelines for hosting visitors.

Vadim Kouznetsov
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Are you planning to invite friends or family to the UAE? The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) offers a straightforward online service for UAE residents to sponsor their loved ones.

Visa Duration and Flexibility

The Friend or Relative Visa provides several options to suit your needs:

  • Stay duration ranges from 30 to 90 days
  • Choose between single or multiple entry visas
  • Entry validity extends to 60 days from visa issuance
  • Option to request extensions during the visitor’s stay

Essential Requirements

Before applying, make sure you have:

  • A valid passport with minimum six months validity
  • Confirmed travel tickets
  • Valid health insurance coverage
  • Proof of relationship (first or second degree) with the UAE citizen or resident
  • Sponsor must hold a first or second-level job classification from ICP

How to Apply

The application process is straightforward:

  1. Log in to the ICP website or mobile app using your digital identity
  2. Select your preferred visa type and duration
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Review all details for accuracy
  5. Submit your application

Important Guidelines

Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili
Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili

Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, ICP Director-General, emphasises several key points:

  • The service aims to bring families and friends together
  • Visitors can explore living and investment opportunities
  • Strict compliance with visa duration is mandatory
  • Overstaying or failing to exit will result in administrative penalties

Benefits for UAE Community

This visa service demonstrates the UAE’s dedication to:

  • Supporting family connections
  • Improving community wellbeing
  • Creating positive visitor experiences
  • Offering flexible stay options

Remember to monitor your visa validity dates and submit extension requests well before expiration to avoid any complications.

Note: Information updated as of January 2025. Please check the official ICP website for the latest requirements and regulations.

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