Skip to main content
Accredited by General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs
Accredited by General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs

Entry Permit

Apply for an entry permit allowing foreign nationals to legally enter and stay in Dubai for up to 60 days. Permit categories include employment, business/investor, family, tourism/transit, education/training, medical treatment, and diplomatic affairs. Available for applicants inside or outside the UAE.

Typically replies in minutes

Process Timeline

  1. 1

    Submit entry permit request

    Amer MBS submits your entry permit application to GDRFA with all supporting documents.

    Same day

  2. 2

    Permit approved

    GDRFA approves the entry permit, valid for 60 days from the date of issuance.

    3–5 business days

  3. 3

    Enter the UAE

    Use the e-permit to enter through any UAE airport. Entry permit is renewable for similar periods.

    Valid for 60 days

Cost Overview

Base government fee
Entry Permit — Inside CountryAED 1,126
Entry Permit — Outside CountryAED 476
Source: GDRFA Dubai fee scheduleVerified: Mar 2026

What affects cost

Cost varies by entry permit type (employment, visit, tourist) and processing speed (normal vs express). Additional fees apply for status change if converting inside the UAE.

Typically replies in minutes

Government fees are set by the issuing authority and subject to change without notice. Amer MBS service fees are inclusive of typing and processing.

Google Reviews — Amer MBS Centre

Amer MBS centre exterior, Ras Al Khor, Dubai

Google Reviews

4.9/5

Based on 102 reviews

View on Google Maps
J

Jaz Mie C.

My entire experience with Amer Center is absolutely awesome. The staff are incredibly kind and courteous especially Ma'am Hessa she has a lot of personality, bubbly and a positive vibes that lighten up my day.

a year ago

M

Mohamad M.

I was in urgent need of the establishment card. Miss. Umara answered and helped me immediately in less than a minute. She is kind, fast, and wonderful, and I see her as the perfect example of the best customer service.

a year ago

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is an entry permit valid?

Entry permits are valid for 60 days from the date of issuance and can be renewed for similar periods.

Can I apply for an entry permit from inside the UAE?

Yes. Entry permits can be issued for applicants both inside and outside the UAE. Inside-country applications are typically used for status change purposes.

Information sourced from GDRFA.gov.ae, ICA.gov.ae, and MOHRE.gov.ae — verified 2026-03-19

Ready to begin?

Send us a WhatsApp — we'll take it from there. Mon–Thu & Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–12:30 PM & 3:30–8 PM.

Typically replies in minutes