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Dubai Visa for Taiwanese

Taiwanese citizens traveling to Dubai should apply online for a Dubai visa prior to their trip to or through the UAE. Taiwanese travelers can apply for a single or multiple entry Dubai visa, depending on the purpose of your trip to Dubai. The Dubai visa is valid for 60 days and allows for a 30 or 60 day stay in Dubai.

Taiwanese nationals traveling to Dubai for tourism purposes can apply online for the self-sponsored 5-year Dubai tourist visa, which is valid for 5 years and allows for a 90-day stay in Dubai, each visit extendable for another 90 days.

Taiwanese citizens can work in Dubai, but only under a valid Dubai work visa, applied for and sponsored by an MoHRE registered company. Taiwanese citizens with exceptional talent or skills or a proven business track record, or who wish to start-up a business, invest, or work remotely in Dubai, can apply for a Dubai business visa. The Dubai business visa first grants Taiwanese UAE residents with a 1-month temporary visa, or grants the Taiwanese applicant living outside the UAE with a 6-month temporary visa. During the visa validity period, the Taiwanese applicant should then convert the temporary Dubai visa into a Dubai residence visa. As holders of the Dubai work visa or the Dubai business visa, Taiwanese visitors can enjoy all the living and working advantages Dubai has to offer.

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Dubai visa types for Taiwanese

Depending on the purpose of your trip to Dubai, Taiwanese applicants should apply for one of the following Dubai visa types:

Visit visa

A Dubai visit visa is an entry permit for Taiwanese travelers visiting Dubai for a specific purpose. The Dubai visit visa types for Taiwanese visitors are:

  • TOURIST VISA: For Taiwanese nationals traveling to Dubai for tourism activities.
  • PATIENT & COMPANION VISA: For Taiwanese nationals traveling to Dubai for medical treatment or to accompany a medical patient.
  • E-VISA FOR GCC RESIDENTS: For Taiwanese visitors who are GCC residents.
  • JOBSEEKER VISA: For Taiwanese nationals exploring job opportunities in Dubai.
  • INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY VISA: For Taiwanese nationals exploring investment opportunities in Dubai.
  • TRANSIT VISA: For Taiwanese nationals on a layover in Dubai.

Student visa

For Taiwanese nationals studying at a UAE educational institution.

Work visa

A Dubai work visa is sponsored by an MoHRE registered company that wishes to recruit, hire, and sponsor a Taiwanese worker in Dubai.

Business visa

A self-sponsored business visa for Taiwanese nationals who have exceptional talent, skill or a proven track record, or who are looking to invest, start-up a business, or work remotely in Dubai.

Retirement visa for UAE residents

A self-sponsored Dubai retirement visa for Taiwanese nationals, who are UAE residents, and can meet the following requirements: (1) are a minimum of 55 years of age, or have worked for a minimum of 15 years within or outside the UAE, plus (2) own at least AED 1 million value in property, have at least AED 1 million in savings, or can provide last 6 months in bank statements proving at least AED 20,000 monthly income.

Requirements

The following details the requirements for Taiwanese citizens applying for a Dubai visa.

Dubai Tourist visa for Taiwanese

Taiwanese travelers applying for the sponsored Dubai e-Visa or the self-sponsored 5-year Dubai tourist visa should have the following:

Personal photo

Taiwanese applicant should have one recent color photograph that follows standard passport photo guidelines, specifically, frontal angle taken with natural facial expressions, against a white background, regular size and high-quality imaging.

Passport + copy

Taiwanese applicant must hold a machine-readable passport that is valid for 6 months from the date of the Dubai visa application. Taiwanese applicants should also have 1 color copy of their passport biometric page.

Application

The Taiwanese traveler can fill out an online Dubai visa application form at DubaiVisas.com.

Ticket

Taiwanese applicant must have a confirmed return or onward airline ticket that states their departure from Dubai.

Credit/debit card

Taiwanese applicant must have a valid credit or debit card for online payment purposes.

Email address

Taiwanese applicant must have a valid email address for the visa to be sent to.

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Dubai 5-year Tourist visa for Taiwanese

Taiwanese citizens applying for the self-sponsored 5-year Dubai tourist visa should prepare the following documents, in addition to the Dubai tourist visa requirements detailed above:

Medical insurance

A valid medical insurance that covers the applicant while in the UAE.

Financial means

A 6-month bank balance of at least USD 4,000 or the foreign equivalent

Accommodation

Proof of lodging in the UAE, such as hotel reservations or a residence

Be advised that hand written Taiwanese passports are not accepted at Dubai ports of entry.

Dubai visa-on-arrival for Taiwanese

Taiwanese nationals, who wish to work in Dubai, should be at least 18 years old and must meet the following requirements, in addition to the basic Dubai visa requirements listed above:

Dubai Work visa for Taiwanese

Taiwanese nationals, who wish to work in Dubai, should be at least 18 years old and must meet the following requirements, in addition to the basic Dubai visa requirements listed above:

Dubai visa

Taiwanese visitors should hold a valid Dubai work permit or Dubai residency visa, in order to legally live and work in Dubai. Under no circumstances can visitors work in the UAE with only a Dubai tourist visa.

Health evaluation

Taiwanese visitors wishing to work in Dubai should pass medical screening at an approved Dubai health facility. Failure to pass the medical exam may lead to immediate deportation from Dubai.

Depending on the type of employment, Taiwanese applicants may be asked to provide additional information, documents, tests, or screening, including professional certifications or exams.
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How to Apply for a Dubai visa for Taiwanese

Taiwanese citizens can apply for the various Dubai visa types as detailed below.

Dubai tourist visa for Taiwanese

Taiwanese nationals should apply for a sponsored Dubai e-visa or a self-sponsored 5-year Dubai visa in the following manner:

Submit Dubai visa application form online

Fill out the online Dubai visa application form with DubaiVisas.com, complete with your personal data, as well as the particular Dubai visa type being applied for and other requested information. Upload the required documents and submit along with the completed Dubai visa application form.

Pay Dubai visa fees online

Pay the Dubai visa fees online, using a valid credit or debit card.

Receive approved Dubai visa

Receive the approved Dubai visa to the email provided. Check that all visa information is correct and matches the information on your passport.

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Dubai Work visa for Taiwanese

Taiwanese nationals should apply for a Dubai work visa in the following manner:

Initiate application​

Depending on the type of work, The MoHRE registered company should apply for the foreign employee’s work permit

Pass tests​

Foreign worker should pass medical screening and security and background checks of the UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship & Ports Authority

Apply for ID​

The foreign worker should apply for an Emirates ID card from the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship

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Dubai Business visa for Taiwanese

Taiwanese nationals should apply for Dubai business visa in the following manner:

Get nominated

Get nominated by a UAE government incubator. If nomination approved, you will be sent a link to the Dubai golden visa platform.

Apply online

Apply online Fill out and submit Dubai visa application form and upload the required documents on the Dubai golden visa platform, via the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship & Ports Authority portal.

Await the decision

Receive an email detailing on how you should proceed to retrieve your Dubai business visa.

If approved, the Dubai business visa will be issued as a temporary visit visa – 6 months temporary visa for Taiwanese living outside of Dubai, or a 1-month temporary Dubai visa for Taiwanese already living in Dubai. The temporary Dubai visa for Taiwanese should then be converted into a Dubai residency permit before the Taiwanese national’s temporary visa expires.

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Processing Time

Dubai visas for Taiwanese take around 5 business days to be fully processed and issued, but you are advised to begin the Dubai visa application process as early as possible, in case of unexpected delays.

Dubai visa fees

Dubai visa fees range, according to the Dubai visa the Taiwanese citizen is applying for.

Visa extension

Dubai tourist visas for Taiwanese

Dubai tourist visas can be extended twice for an additional 30 days each renewal, and long-term Dubai 5-year visas can be extended for an additional 90 days each visit.

Dubai work and business visas for Taiwanese

Dubai work and business visas for Taiwanese can be renewed, according to the type of Dubai work or business visa.

The Commercial Office of Taipei, Dubai, U.A.E.

Address: Mezzanine Floor, Sharaf Travel Building, 153 Khalid Bin Al Waleed St., Umm Hurair 1, Bur Dubai, Dubai, U.A.E.

Telephone:
971-4-3977888

Dubai visa for Taiwanese FAQ

Yes, all Taiwanese nationals should apply for a Dubai visa before traveling to or through Dubai.
Taiwanese nationals can apply online for a Dubai visa through DubaiVisas.com.
No, Taiwanese nationals are not eligible to obtain a Dubai visa-on-arrival at any UAE ports of entry. All Taiwanese citizens must apply for a Dubai visa prior to traveling to Dubai.

Yes, Taiwanese citizens traveling through Dubai on their way to another destination should apply for a Dubai 48-hour or 96-hour transit visa prior to travel. Remember, Taiwanese travelers are not eligible for a visa-on-arrival at any UAE ports of entry, and must, therefore, apply for a Dubai transit visa before traveling through Dubai.