New Visa Fees (DNRD)

The New Visa Fee Structure published as per the Department of Naturalization and Residency, Dubai (DNRD) (CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO ENLARGE IT)
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International Health Insurance Valid For UAE Visa Applications

Brigadier Obaid Mehayer Bin Suroor, Acting Director of Dubai Naturalization and Residency Department (DNRD), announced that entry permit applicants who are covered by international health insurance policies are not required to have a local one. Brig. Bin Suroor spoke during a meeting with authorities of free zones as part of the ongoing efforts to communicate the new visa regulations and requirements to all private and public establishments. According to Bin Suroor, the new rules stipulated that free zone companies or groups of companies must immediately set the processes for medical insurance that they will use for the applications of visa for their visitors, be it individuals or groups, and only then they can submit their visa applications to DNRD and have them approved and processed. The Acting Director of DNRD confirmed that that the new system offered excellent facilities for establishments especially government entities which are required to present a letter undertaking the complete responsibility for the medical expenses of their guests in case of emergencies in the UAE. One letter is sufficient when applying for visas for an individual or a group, by any particular company or group of companies. It is worth mentioning that the DNRD is continuing the process of officially informing all companies about the mechanism of financial deposits as mentioned under the ministerial rule 322/2008 regarding entry and residency of foreigners. The meeting was attended by Ahmed Abdullah Mosaed, Assistant Manager of Financial Affairs; Colonel Bader Salem, Director of Investigation and Follow-up Department at DNRD; Major Mohammed Al Hammadi, Manager, Entry Permits Department; and Khaleefa Balqoubaa, Assistant Manager of External Centres

Visa Regulations Leave Insurers Scrambling

By Shakir Husain, Staff Reporter (Gulf News) Published: August 11, 2008, 23:23
Dubai: The government's revamping of visa requirements that came into effect July 29 caught UAE health insurance companies off guard. Under the new regulations, visitors to the UAE are required to purchase health coverage as a condition of obtaining visit visas. Residents of 34 countries, mainly those from Europe and North America, are exempt from this health insurance rule.
Because of the change and the rushed manner in which the visa rules were brought into effect, the UAE companies have been scrambling to develop proper health-insurance plans.

Coordination
"The government should have coordinated with the insurance community well in advance, providing the guidelines and regulations so that we could have prepared the products and procedures to meet the rules," one Dubai insurance official told Gulf News, requesting anonymity. "That was not the case. That's why a lot of the companies are now preparing products on their own."
Most insurance companies have either started selling - or are in the process of launching - the mandatory policies for visiting foreigners, industry sources said yesterday. For those arriving without health insurance cover, policies are also available at points of entry. Insurance companies said they will also offer these schemes online for purchase. And because of the rush to develop these products, a consensus is developing in the insurance community that the new plans should only cover basic emergency medical needs. And premiums would be kept low.
National Health Insurance Company (Daman) offers three schemes valid for 30, 60 and 90 days at premiums of Dh40, Dh70 and Dh90 respectively. This covers emergency medical treatment at Daman's UAE network, with the upper limit being Dh100,000 per person. This narrow coverage would exclude out-patient consultations and services such as dental care and child delivery.
Gopal Babu, underwriting manager at Dubai Insurance and Reinsurance Company, said his company's visa plan would be basic. "We are planning to launch our scheme soon," he said. "It is intended for emergency medical expenses at select hospitals only."

New regulations
People entering the UAE on a visit or tourist visa need not buy health insurance again locally if they are already covered internationally, a senior official from the Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD) said yesterday. Brigadier Obaid Mehayer Bin Surour, Acting Director of DNRD, explained the new visa regulations and requirements to all private and public companies during a meeting with Free Zones authorities.

He said under the new rules, establishments, especially government companies, are required to present a letter undertaking complete responsibility for the medical expenses of their guests in case of emergencies in the UAE. Bin Surour said under the new rules, companies must immediately state the process for medical insurance that they will use when applying for visas for their visitors. Only then can they submit their visa applications to the DNRD and have them approved and processed, he said.

Residency centres across Dubai handle visa work with ease

Staff Report (Gulf News)
Published: August 03, 2008, 23:35
Dubai: The Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD) continues to offer its services to the public through its main branch in Al Jaffiliya and over 16 centres in Dubai following the implementation of ministerial decision no 322 for 2008 that introduced new visa structures. These external centres, which come as a great support to the Central Administration located in Al Jaffiliya, are spread across Dubai, and offer the same services as the main office in Bur Dubai, including the issue of passports for nationals and entry permits to residents, and other entry visa related procedures in addition to renewal of E-gate cards.
Following a unified comprehensive system, which has been recently implemented by DNRD, employees have undergone thorough training enabling each employee to finalise all transactions and be familiar with the new visa structures. Customers can benefit from DNRD flexible timings, as the new timings from 7.30am to 2.30pm and from 2.30pm to 8pm will suit the needs of a large number of people. Moreover, elderly people, namely at the Hatta Centre, receive special treatment where DNRD officials pick up and deliver their transactions directly to their residences.
Major-General Mohammad Ahmad Al Merri, DNRD Director, said: "Our main mission at the DNRD is to simplify procedures while offering a world-class service to all our customers."

New Visa Rules - Transit Visa, Free Entry, Urgent Visit Visa

Transit visa:

It is issued to travellers transiting through UAE airports. It is issued for 96 hours and must be sponsored by an airline operating in the UAE. The visitor must have a valid ticket for onward flight. There is a charge of Dh100.

Urgent visit visas:

Urgent visit visas will no longer be issued, but all visas will be processed on an urgent basis. Earlier, the Residency Department would issue a visit visa on an urgent basis for additional payment of Dh100.

Exemption: Free entry 
The UAE will not charge 34 nationalities for entry visas, and the free entry permit valid for 30 days on arrival will remain unchanged. This permit is renewable for 30 more days for a fee of Dh500. These visitors will be exempt from the refundable deposit and health insurance rules.
The 34 countries are Britain, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Cyprus, Finland, Malta, Spain, Monaco, Vatican, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.

New Visa Rules - Mission Visas

Special Mission Entry Visa

This is issued for a non-renewable 14-day period for a fee of Dh220 and a delivery charge of Dh10. Commonly known as a transit visa, it is collected by the visitor upon arrival. It is issued to businessmen and tourists sponsored by a company or commercial establishment, or a hotel licensed to operate in the UAE. 

Mission visa 

This is a newly added type of visa for the purpose of temporary work in the country. It is issued for a maximum of 180 days with a combined fee of Dh1,800. It is issued initially for three months for a fee of Dh600, and can be renewed for another three months for Dh1,200. 
The visa is issued in conjunction with the Labour Ministry's Temporary Work Permits. An applicant must obtain the permit from the Labour Ministry to get the visa. 

New Visa Rules - Special Visit Visas

Visit visa for medical purposes

Those wishing to undergo treatment must obtain a visit visa for treatment purposes. These visas cost Dh1,110 for a 90-day duration. They can be renewed once for a similar period for Dh610. 

Visit visa for events

Those visiting to attend conferences, exhibitions or festivals can obtain a 30-day visa for this purpose for Dh210. It is not renewable.

Visa for guests of the Government

This is a special visa granted by UAE diplomats abroad free of charge. It can only be granted for a period of up to 90 days.

New Visa Rules - Student & Multiple Entry Visa

Student visit visa 

These are issued for 60 days and can be renewed twice for a similar period, for a maximum stay of 180 days. These will cost Dh1,110. Each extension will cost Dh610. Students must be registered in one of the universities in the UAE and must obtain health insurance. Additionally, a refundable deposit of Dh1,000 must also be paid. 

Multiple entry visa 

Business travellers who are frequent visitors to the UAE and who have a relationship with a reputable company here can obtain a multiple entry visa. This is valid for six months from the date of issue and costs Dh2,110. However, each visit must not exceed 14 days. 

New Visa Rules - Tourist Visa

People of all nationalities can now enter the UAE on a tourist visa. Earlier, nationals from 79 countries in the Subcontinent, Middle East and elsewhere were not eligible for tourist visas and could come to the UAE only on visit visas.

Tourist visas for 30 days, renewable once for a similar period, can only be applied for through a licensed hotel, travel or tourism agency.

These firms must maintain a Dh75,000 bank guarantee. Tourists must be covered by health insurance. The tour company, hotel or travel agency must pay a Dh1,000 refundable deposit for each tourist coming to the UAE.

Applications must be submitted at least a week ahead of the tourists' arrival in the country. A list of at least 10 tourists, their date of arrival, date of departure, itineraries and address in the country must also be submitted. The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior or his representative can waive the condition regarding the number of tourists.

New Visa Rules - Visit visa

Residents can apply for a 30-day or 90-day visit visa, both of which are non-renewable, for their spouse or blood relatives of 1st or 2nd degree only. These visas will cost Dh610 and Dh1,110 respectively. 
Holders can enter the country once within two months from the date of issue. Applicants will also have to pay the Dh1,000 refundable deposit and show proof of health insurance.
Only Emiratis will be allowed to sponsor friends on visit visas. Those visas may or may not be granted, depending on individual cases.
Documents proving kinship or marriage must be submitted, along with a valid reason for the required visit visa.
A foreign wife of a citizen of a GCC country can only obtain a visit visa if she holds a residence visa in the home country of her husband. Sixty-day visit visas are renewable twice, allowing for a total permitted stay of 180 days, can be obtained for domestic helpers who accompany citizens of GCC countries.
Residents in GCC countries and their domestic helpers can obtain a 30-day visit visa, renewable once for a similar period. 

Deposit & Insurance Mandatory for all types of UAE Visas

By Samir Salama, Associate Editor (Courtesy – Gulf News)

Published: July 29, 2008, 00:05

Abu Dhabi: Changes to the visa system take effect on Tuesday, making it easier for people to obtain visas and for authorities to track them down.

"Applicants for visit visas could obtain them within 10 minutes for no extra charges," said Brigadier Nasser Al Awadi Al Minhali, Acting Director-General of the Federal Naturalisation and Residency Department. 

"Others may have to wait for not more than 90 minutes for security checks."
Speaking on the eve of the introduction of the new rules, Brigadier Al Minhali said a Dh1,000-refundable deposit and proof of health insurance will be mandatory for all visas. 
"Sixteen types of visas have been created, including visas for medical treatment and education, to stamp out illegal stay in the country," he said. "Documents required include passport copies, photographs of the visitor and the data of the visitor, including address in home country."
He confirmed staff were ready, the software was in place and visas have been printed. "The system will be up and running smoothly," Brigadier Al Minhali said.
There are several different types of visas available, with the most common being used are visit, tourist and residency visas for foreigners.

New Visa Rules - UAE Residents Throng Immigration Departments...

UAE residents throng immigration departments to make sense of new visa rules 
By Marten Youssef, Staff Reporter (Gulf News)
Published: July 29, 2008, 13:32
Abu Dhabi: Hundreds of residents filled the visa and immigration department from Tuesday morning, hoping to make sense of the new rule changes. 

The new visa regulations, which took effect on July 29, were intended to weed out those who are abusing the system and implementing a more rigorous procedure. 

For Ayub Shaikh, an Indian national who has been a resident of the UAE for 10 years, welcomes this change as a step forward in the right direction. 

"For me, this is much easier today. I am applying to bring my mother. Before, I could only bring her here in increments of three months and I would have to apply and pay every three months. Now, I can bring her here on a resident visa under my name and have her stay for one full year. I only have to pay Dh1,000," he said, emphasising on the fact that the pay is merely a deposit. 

Erwin Tauma, a Filipino resident of Abu Dhabi for the past two years, said the process is making it far more difficult for him and his wife to bring their family members over. 

Sitting in the typing office next to the visa department, Tauma said: "I can't believe how confusing this is. Not only that, but the prices have drastically increased. It's almost impossible for me and my wife to bring over my sisters to visit. Now we have to pay 600 per person plus a Dh1,000 deposit." 
(Courtesy – Gulf News)

New Visa Rules Came in Effect by 29 July 2008

Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD) has completed all preparations for implementing the Council of Ministers’ Decision No. 16 for the Year 2008 and the Ministerial Decision No. 322 for the Year 2008 regarding amendments to certain provisions of the law of entry and residence of foreigners. Brigadier Obaid Moheir Bin Suroor, Deputy Director of DNRD, said that the new visa rules will be effective from July 29 (Tuesday) at all ports and entry points. Bin Suroor confirmed that all entry permits issued before the implementation of the new law will remain subject to the current rules and regulations, until the expiry of their dates. Brigadier Bin Suroor pointed out that the earlier procedure of issuing entry permits on arrival to citizens of 33 countries remains unchanged with no fees for these visas upon issuance. However these entry permits can only be renewed for an additional period of 30 days only, instead of the current 60 days, for a fee of AED620. Brigadier Bin Suroor revealed that the law of entry and residence of foreigners laid down that the cost of establishment card insurance is AED75,000 in addition to the AED1,000 payable for each tourist permit. Brig. Bin Suroor confirmed that the mechanism for collecting the insurance charges will be implemented at a later stage. Major Mohammed Al Hammadi, Manager, Entry Permits Department, said as per the new regulations, the cost for issuing tourist visa is AED210 if processed online and AED220 if submitted by hand at DNRD offices. The tourist visa is valid for 60 days prior to entering the country for a stay of 30 days, renewable once, for a period of 30 days at the charge of AED610 if processed online and AED620, if submitted manually at DNRD offices. Major Hammadi added that the above mentioned fees included all federal and service charges. Al Hammadi also revealed that according to the new regulation, the tourist visas that were previously issued for 79 nationalities only will now be available for all nationalities. In addition to that, the new rule allows tourism companies to apply for two kinds of permits – Tourist Visas and Mission Visas. In case the holder of either type doesn’t enter the country during the validity period, a new application should be submitted.

Visitors entering UAE soon after 12pm on July 28 'will have to adhere to new visa rules'

By Bassma Al Jandaly, Staff ReporterLast updated: July 28, 2008, 19:08 (Gulf News Report)
Dubai: New UAE visa rules come into force on Monday midnight, July 28, 2008, and visitors coming to the country after 12pm will have to adhere to the new rules and regulations, said Brigadier Obaid Muhayer, Acting Director of Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department, on Monday. The new regulations will be strictly enforced at all ports of entry, said the official. People availing visa on arrival and transit visa before 12pm on Monday will be entering the country under the old visa rules and those who land soon after 12pm will be on the new rules, said the official. Airport officials have been urged to be patient with passengers who are not aware of the new regulations.
(Courtesy - Gulf News)

A Few Things TO NOTE Before Changing Jobs

By Alice Johnson, Staff Reporter (Courtesy – Gulf News)
Published: July 25, 2008, 23:42

Dubai: If you are an expatriate and are thinking of moving jobs in the UAE, be aware that the visa transfer/issuing of a new residence visa and labour card is a complicated process.

However, this process will usually be completed by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) at your previous and future employees.

Be aware of any competitive clauses in the employment contract you have signed, to see if there are any limitations to taking up new employment.

Competitive clauses may include the inability to work for a competitor to your current employer, for up to two years.

To transfer a visa, the new employer needs to gain permission from the previous employer, after gaining approval from the Ministry of Labour.

Residence visas are usually issued for a period of three years. The UAE's free zone visas can usually be transferred from one employer to the next. However, the previous employer needs to agree to the transfer and may need to provide a no objection certificate (NOC). The NOC may need to be provided in Arabic, on headed notepaper, signed by the local sponsor.

If you have a non-free zone visa, it will need to be cancelled before a new visa can be applied for.

You will need to sign a document instructive of a six-month work ban. This ban, however, can be lifted with the NOC from a previous employer.

If a non-free zone visa is cancelled, the new employer may have to pay a fine for the duration of the remainder of the visa, if the employee has not completed a specified period of work. This period is one year for Masters and PhD holders, who can transfer sponsorship an unlimited number of times. It is two years for Bachelors degree or equivalent, and are allowed to transfer twice.

Other categories of employee with lower qualifications are allowed to transfer once during their tenure in the UAE, and must have been working for at least three years for a current employer.

The one-year clause can be exempted under certain conditions, including approval from current sponsor, minimum qualification of a high school certificate, approval from the Minister of the Undersecretary and payment of certain fees.

Under certain rules, labour categories are exempt, provided employers pay Dh3,000. These rules include a company announcing bankruptcy or if the Ministry of Labour cancels a company's license.

If you are in doubt about visa regulations and wish to change jobs/sponsorship, speak to the PRO at your future employers or a member of the Human Resources (HR) department.

(Courtesy – Gulf News)

Cost of Living in Dubai/Visa Change Runs

Q: How is the Salary 20K AED -For cost of living in Dubai- What will be the budget for a couple? Can we save without spending a lot on quality accommodation and living? Can anyone please specify the budget for a working couple within 20K? Can I change my visit visa to work visa without leaving the Country? Appreciate your response. (Asked by: Masrour S)

A: The Salary Package is a good one for you to live with your wife here in Dubai. You may able to save something. An average cost of accommodation for 1BHK/Studio will be AED60K-AED120K per annum, and rest (other living expenses) is purely depends of your nature of spending. Anyhow you can lock the total (including housing) budget per month as AED 12K and you can save AED 8K per month.

The visa rules will be changed by August 01, 2008.

So try to change your visa to work visa before August 01. Now you can change it without exit the country by paying a nominal fee of AED 500. From August 01, as per new visa rules, you must leave the country and stay 30 days outside and come back (hopefully this will be applied to the old visa holders too – it is still not clear).

Job-seekers will be hit hard by new visa rules

By Alice Johnson, Staff Reporter (Courtesy - Gulf News)
Published: July 24, 2008, 23:37

 

Dubai: New visit visa regulations are set to affect job-seekers in the UAE.

 

Nationalities previously visiting the Emirates that were exempt from visa fees, will now need to pay a Dh1,000 refundable deposit and take out health insurance.

 

This, say recruitment agencies, will have a negative effect on the UAE's employment market.

Umesh Awadramani, Business Development Manager, Careerline recruitment agency, said that certain nationalities will be particularly affected by the new rules, which could lead to labour shortages.

 

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"People coming to look for a job in the UAE from India, Pakistan, Nepal, the Philippines and Bangladesh now won't be able to come - there will be less people from these countries coming to the UAE to look for work. You need one or two months in hand to really look for a good job. People won't want to spend this money to renew a tourist visa just to get a job," he said.

 

On Wednesday, Major General Mohammad Ahmad Al Merri, Director General of Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD), said the new rules would regulate the market. He said travel agencies would not be allowed to apply for tourist visas.

 

"This will regulate the business and make the process of people travelling to the UAE easier and smooth, as tourism is a high priority for us."

 

Awadramani continued that the new rules will also affect employers and recruitment agencies.

"Employers are never going to pay money up front for people to come and visit, because they don't know if they are going to take on the person or not. Employers will have to go to the countries concerned to select people and hire them from there," he said.

 

Burden

The new visa regulations are set to be enforced from July 29.

Those found working on a visit visa can be fined more than Dh50,000 and banned from re-entering the UAE. Employers will also face harsh penalties.

 

Jennifer Lucas, Recruitment Manager, Wadi Jobs, said that employers will also bear the brunt of costs when the new regulations are enforced.

 

"It will be more costly for employers - they will bear the costs - because they will have to fly in people to start working. There will be less people coming in to look for work because the fee is a lot of money, so companies will chose to recruit from countries of origin.

 

"What might happen is that it might be a quicker recruitment process, because employers and recruiters might carry out interviews over the phone. If employers don't want to make the decision there and then through a telephone interview and want to do it face-to-face, they will have to fly the person out, pay for their visit visa and their accommodation. So it will probably be more costly for employers," she said.

(Courtesy - Gulf News)

Those working on visit visa face Dh50,000 penalty

By Bassma Al Jandaly, Staff Reporter (Courtesy: Gulf News) Published: July 23, 2008, 13:51

Dubai: People caught working on a visit visa will be fined more than Dh50,000 and banned from entering the UAE and those employing them will face harsh penalties, a senior interior ministry official said on Wednesday. He said companies can hire such people temporarily on a contract from the Ministry of Labour. Major General Mohammad Ahmad Al Merri, Director-General of Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD) announced the new visa changes which will be implemented on July 29 at a meeting with representatives of hotels and tourist agencies. Under the new rules each visa applicant will have to pay a Dh1,000 refundable deposit, Mohammad Ahmad Al Hammadi, Director of the Department of Entry Permits at the DNRD, said. "Now everybody will need health insurance when they enter the country. People could be involved in a traffic accident or get a health problem," he said. He said the new visa rules will have a positive impact on the tourism sector and the labour market as they will curb illegal overstaying. Al Hammadi said the 34 nationalities who earlier got a free visit visa for 60 days upon arrival will now have to pay. These nationals can now get a visa on arrival for 30 days for a fee of Dh100. This visa can be extended for another 30 days for a fee of Dh600. "These nationals are exempt from health insurance and from paying the Dh1,000 deposit," he added. The Dh100 fee will affect citizens from the UK, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Malta, Spain, Monaco, Vatican, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong and citizens of GCC states. Resident expatriates who bring their spouses on a visit visa can change it to a residence visa, but they cannot work, he said. Each application will be studied carefully before issuing it and the application should be logical. Individuals and companies can apply for visit visas, he said. Tourist visas can only be applied for by licensed travel agencies and hotels. They cannot be submitted by individuals. The official said there would be no visa runs to nearby countries. "People who go there from the UAE after the expiry of their visa will not be issued a new visa. It is best for them to go back to their country and wait for their visa to enter the UAE again," he said. He said a visit visa holder will be allowed to enter the UAE once within two months from the date of issue of the visa. Residents can apply for a visa for their spouse or blood relative. Expatriates will not be allowed to sponsor friends. And sponsoring other blood relatives will require approval of an undersecretary of the Interior Ministry or their representative. Details on the web soon Brochures and booklets will be distributed to tourist companies describing the new rules. All the new information will be available on the DNRD website from Saturday onwards. Typing centres will get new forms and new fees online from July 28 midnight. Those who apply before July 29, will go through the old system and the fees and the way of applying will not change for them, Al Hammadi said. (Courtesy: Gulf News - www.gulfnews.com)

New Visa Rules by August 01st, 2008

New procedures for visit visas to start soon in UAE 
By Bassma Al Jandaly, Staff Reporter GULF NEWS Published: July 22, 2008 
Dubai: Applications can be filed starting next Tuesday for new visit visas which were revamped under a Federal ruling last June, a senior residency department official said on Tuesday. 
The new fee schedule for the visas, which range from visit visas to visas for medical treatment should have started August 1, according to an earlier announcement, but have been pushed forward due to the weekend holidays. 
July 30 is an official government holiday. The rules apply to nationalities that currently have to get sponsorship before arriving in the country. 
The Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD) and the Economic Department will meet with representatives of hotels, tourist agencies, hospitals and educational institutions on Wednesday to brief them on how the changes will be implemented. 

Major General Mohammad Ahmad Al Merri, Director-General of DNRD, reiterated the fact that all visitors should have health insurance cover and sponsors have to pay a Dh1,000 refundable deposit. 
He said the visit visa holder will be allowed to enter the UAE once within two months from the date of issue of the visa. According to the amendments, there will be 16 new types of visas. 
Residents can apply for a visa for their spouse or blood relative. Expatriates will not be allowed to sponsor friends. And sponsoring other blood relatives will require approval of a senior officer. 
Under the new rules, expatriates cannot apply for relatives who wish to come to the UAE for medical treatment, only hospitals can. 

'No instructions given' 
Typing centres still do not have a clue what applications to fill out when new visa rules come into effect. 
"We are aware new visa rules will be implemented soon but we are still working on the same old visa and residency applications, " said Mohammad, an employee at a typing centre in Jafiliya, Dubai. 
"So far everything in our system is the same, including the online fees. So far, we have no instructions on the changes," said Ali at a typing centre in Sharjah. 
The Federal authorities announced 16 types of visas and new fees under the revamped rules earlier in June. These include visas for medical treatment to entry visas for students. 
Under the rules, expatriates are not allowed to sponsor friends to visit the UAE. 

New visa fees in Dhs 

Short Entry (visit) Visa - 500 (1 month) 
Long Entry (visit) Visa - 1,000 (3 months) 
Multiple Entry Visa - 2,000 
Entry Visa for Study - 1,000 
Renewal of Study Visa - 500 
Entry Visa for Medical Treatment - 1,000 
Renewal of Medical Treatment Visa - 500 
Entry Visa for Expos and Conferences - 100 
Tourism Entry Visa - 100 
Renewal of Tourism Visa - 500 
Entry Visa for GCC State Residents - 100 
Renewal of GCC State Resident's Visa - 500 
Entry Visa for GCC State Resident's Companions - 100 
Renewal of GCC State Residents Companions' Visa - 200 
Mission Entry Visa - 200 
Transit Entry Visa - 100 

Source: GULF NEWS