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Guidelines for passengers of Emirates applying for a Tourist Visa / 96 Hours Visa to
Dubai
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Who can apply through DVPC for a Dubai visa?
This new visa application facility is meant for Mauritian citizens residing in
Mauritius planning to visit Dubai for a stay of up to 30 days, and flying in
and out of Dubai on Emirates / Air Mauritius documents.
What are the advantages of having your application for a Tourist Visa / 96 Hours
Visa sponsored by Emirates?
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You do not have to locate a sponsor in Dubai
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Subject to your papers being in order, your Tourist Visa /96 Hours Visa can get
authorized in just two working days
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For a Tourist Visa / 96 Hours Visa, you get an electronic Visa Control Number.
This means that on arrival at Dubai Airport , you do not have to queue up at
the visa Delivery Counter to collect a paper visa. Instead, you proceed
straight to Immigration where you are rapidly processed through by reference to
your Visa Control Number.
How do I apply for a Tourist Visa or 96 Hours Visa with Emirates as Sponsor at
Dubai Visa Application Centre?
A visa application pack consisting of the following documents have to be
submitted at the Dubai Visa Application Centre
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Visa Application Form duly completed and signed (blank forms are available at
offices of the Emirates, Air Mauritiusand Dubai Visa Application Centre)- 2
Forms are required in case of passengers going beyond Dubai and requiring visas
on both outbound and inbound sectors
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Passport which should be valid for at least 6 months
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Emirates / Air Mauritius return or onward ticket with passport number endorsed-
for 4 Days' visa applications, entry and exit sectors must be confirmed. Wait
listed tickets, on return sector only, are accepted for Tourist Visa
applications. Please provide original and a photocopy of the ticket.
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"VALID ON EK OPERATED FLIGHTS ONLY" to be endorsed on the ticket.
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Supporting documentation- as per Eligibility conditions, along with photocopies
thereof
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Demand Draft for visa fees favoring _________ - 2 Demand drafts are required in
case of passengers going beyond Dubai and requiring visas on both outbound
& inbound sectors (1 DD for each entry).
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02 Passport size photo (4.3cms x 5.5 cms) is required. Pls mention the name and
passport behind the photographs
Where is the
Dubai
Visa Application Centre located?
You can submit your application for Dubai Visa at Dubai Visa
Application Centre located at the address below:
DUBAI VISA APPLICATION CENTRE
Lot 103, First Floor,
Harbour Front Building ,
John Kennedy Street ,
Port - Louis.
Mon-Fri : 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Except Sat : 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m
The centre would do spot verifications of the photocopies of the required
original documents and return the originals across the counter.
What is the visa fee being charged?
For every applicant (including infant, if they are holding separate passports.
If children are endorsed in the parents' passports, then the charge will be per
passport), the fees at current exchange rates are
a) Tourist Visa (30 days stay) : MRU Rupees 2210= 00
b) 96 Hours Visa (4 days stay): MRU Rupees 1825 = 00
The fee amounts are inclusive of everything and are subject to change without
notice.
What happens after Dubai Visa Application Centre receives the visa application?
The response of Dubai Immigration will be entered into the Emirates PNR. Status
on visa applications will be available by theearly hours of third working day.
Please note that Dubai Immigration is closed on Friday and Saturday.
If I am issued a visa.
Confirmation of visa issue and date of issue will be entered in the Emirates
PNR. The applicant / representative to collect the printout from Emirates/
Dubai Visa Application centre on showing his/her or the applicant's passport
& original air ticket. DVPC will endorse on the ticket "DXB VISA
APPROVED-TICKET NOT REFUNDABLE UNTILL THE EXPIRY OF THE VISA" .The Tourist
and 96 Hours visa expires in 58 days from the date of issue. You have to arrive in
Dubai before the expiry of the visa, and leave Dubai within period of stay
authorized.
Please note the following carefully :
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You can only arrive and depart from Dubai International Airport
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Your flights to/from Dubai must be on Emirates/Air Mauritius: travel by another
airline voids the visa
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Issue of visa does not guarantee entry: that is at the discretion of the
Immigration Officer
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There is no refund of visa in any case of inability to use the visa
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You are reminded that on event of overstay there is a fine of AED 5000 plus AED
100 per day of overstay, besides inviting legal action
If I am refused a visa.
A remark to the effect will be entered in the PNR. DVPC will endorse on the
ticket "DXB VISA REJECTED". You can make a fresh application after carefully
assessing whether you meet the eligibility conditions. The visa fee has to be
paid again with each new application.
What is the role of VFS and Emirates in the visa application process?
The DVPC has been set up to enhance convenience for Emirates'/Air Mauritius '
passengers. The decision on whether to issue or refuse a visa is the sole
prerogative of Dubai Immigration. VFS and Emirates / Air Mauritius do not
influence Dubai Immigration in any manner, and cannot make any recommendation
for issue of a visa. We would greatly appreciate your understanding on event
Dubai Immigration refuses your visa application.
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