Dubai visa information - Sri Lanka

An applicant who has traveled at least once in the last 5 years or has a valid visa for the USA, UK, Schengen countries, European Union, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Canada, Switzerland and Japan.

Supporting Documents Required
Passport pages exhibiting the evidence of the travel and Visa in current or previous Passport.

	OR
	Has traveled at least twice in the last 5 years to any country other than Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and MyanmarIndia.

	Supporting Documents Required
	Passport pages exhibiting the evidence of the travel in current or previous Passport and proof of income for last two years.

Criteria II: Financial records

Principal Applicant holds an international credit card with limit of at least LKR 100,000

Supporting Documents:

Original + copy of the latest credit card statement and photocopy of both sides of the credit card

OR

Fixed Deposits of more than LKR 300,000/- for a minimum period of 12months

	Supporting Documents Required
	Letter from bank confirming the fixed deposit / Fixed deposit certificate original + copy. OR A Gross Income of at least LKR 300 000 P.A. from Business or Employment

Supporting Documents Required

Last 3 months Salary slips supported with a bank account statement with a reputed bank, accompanied with a letter from the Employer. - In case of self employed, statement of Corporate accounts for the last 6 months, Business registration Certificate+ copy and Income Tax returns for the last 3 years + copies

Criteria III: Invitation from the family member resident in Dubai:

Valid for Spouse / Children below 21 and Parents above 60 years of age.

Supporting Documents:
Invitation Letter with a copy of the labour contract attested by the Emirates Commercial Visa Section in Dubai. Marriage certificate in case of invitation for spouse & Birth Certificate in case of invitation for children.

Criteria IV: Repeat Passengers

In case of a Passenger who have availed of a visa from DVPC at least 3 times in the last two years.

Supporting Documents Required
Pages exhibiting the entry and exit stamp in Dubai.

Criteria V: Additional documents required in below specific circumstances :

Student Traveling without Parents

NOC letter from parents. Photo identity of Parents / Guardian. (/Passport/Driving License) Student ID card.

Hotel / Relative details of address in UAE.

Hall ticket copy specifying the date and venue incase the applicant is appearing for an exam.

Newly Married Couple: ***Incase of the spouse name not endorsed on the passport.

Marriage Certificate / Notarized Affidavit.

Newly married couples traveling immediately after marriage required submit NOC from parents with photo id proof, Wedding card and Marriage photograph of the couple.

Important Information
Emirates regret its inability to sponsor unaccompanied minors and students. Dubai immigration will consider applications from minors and students only if they are travelling with parents or close family members.

VISA APPLYING
PROCESS

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Step 1

Before applying, please ensure you are very clear on your ‘purpose of visit’ – do remember we are here to assist and help you through the entire visa application process but are not permitted to advise or guide you on choosing a visa category. Since our work is primarily administrative in nature, we have no say on whether you will be granted a visa and how long it will take to process, as this is entirely the prerogative of the Dubai Immigration . You may refer to the link ‘All about Visas’ to understand details of various visas.

Step 2

Complete your visa application form and affix your photograph. You may download the form from this website.

Step 3

Ensure photos are as per specifications.

Step 4

Attach all supporting documents required as per checklist. Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are not accepted.

Step 5

Submit your application at the Dubai Visa application Centre along with the applicable fees

Step 6

Once the visa is approved the PNR will be updated and visa copy can be collected from the application centre