Visitors to Dubai flying on Emirates can now apply for the visa in Srilanka without having to locate a sponsor in Dubai.

Over the past several years, there has been a significant increase in the number of Sri Lankan traveling to Dubai on business or holiday. Dubai has also become a very attractive stopover traveling beyond to America and Europe, Africa and Australia. Dubai's cosmopolitan flair has made the city immensely popular with discerning travelers.

Emirates, Dubai's award winning international airline, operates services to Dubai from Colombo.

Emirates has tied-up with VFS to set up the Dubai Visa Processing Centre (DVPC) in Sri Lanka to assist its passengers in obtaining a Tourist Visa or 96 Hours Visa to Dubai.

• Passengers do not require to locate a sponsor in UAE.
• Tourist Visa or 96 Hours Visa is processed within two working days provided all the documents are found in order.
• Visa is granted electronically - hence passengers do not have to queue up at Visa Delivery Counter at Dubai International Airport upon their arrival; instead they proceed directly to Immigration.

Tourist Visa or 96 Hours Visa can be applied in 3 steps:

1. Obtain the Visa Application Form from:
   a) Emirates Offices
   b) Dubai Visa Application Centres
   c) Download from our website: www.dubaivisa.net
   Photocopy of this form is also accepted.
2. Submit the Application at Dubai Visa Application Centre.
3. Check Visa Status through Emirates PNR.

Please Note:

1. The U.A.E is closed on Fridays and Saturdays.
2. Tenure of Visas, Tourist (58 days) or 96 Hours (30 days) includes the day of arrival and departure