Are you considering living in RAK? The Emirate offers a hassle-free visa application process, providing a straightforward and user-friendly experience to obtain a visa and eventually make RAK your home. The streamlined steps aim to make visiting the Emirate more accessible and appealing to travelers seeking both leisure and business opportunities.
Application steps for a Resident Visa:
New resident visa application for people working in the Public Sector
This encompasses a wide range of public sector entities, such as government and semi-government entities (federal ministries/ government departments/ Courts of Rulers and their representatives).
Here are the required documents:
- The original entry permit (validity from entry into the UAE or changing the status is 60 days)
- Original medical fitness report (not older than 3 months)
- Certificate of Good Conduct
- A copy of the labor contract or a salary certificate.
In addition, RAK authorities grant residency for a duration of 1, 2, or 3 years based on the passport validity.
New resident visa application for private sector workers (Ministry of Labor)
If you’re employed in the private sector, here are the requirements:
- An application for a new residency signed and stamped by the sponsor
- A recent photo with a white background should be affixed to the application
- The sponsored passport (valid for 1 year at least)
- The original entry permit (validity from entry into the UAE or changing the status is 60 days)
- Original medical fitness report (not older than 3 months)
- A copy of the trade license
- A copy of the labor card
People not authorized for a work visa application
For individuals not employed in any specific sector, it is essential to meet the following requirements to obtain a visa:
- An application for a new residency signed and stamped by the sponsor and a recent photo with a white background should be affixed
- The sponsored passport (valid for 1 year at least)
- Original entry permit (validity from entry into the UAE or changing the status is 60 days)
- Original medical fitness report (not older than 3 months)
- A certificate of good conduct
- A copy of a marriage certificate
- A copy of the labor contract or attested Memorandum of Association for the partner
- Visa stamp on a passport indicating entry/permission to stay in the UAE.
Application steps for a Tourist Visa
Before visiting RAK from outside the UAE, it’s necessary for people coming from select countries to obtain a Visitor Visa to enter the country. To acquire the visa, you must follow specific steps. However, it is important to note that GCC citizens are exempt from visa requirements and can freely enter the UAE by presenting their GCC country passport or ID card.
Following these steps diligently will facilitate the smooth processing of your tourist visa application in Ras Al Khaimah:
- First, check that you are eligible for a Visa on Arrival in the UAE. Citizens of Australia, France, Japan, the US, and other countries (find out more on www.rak.ae) can obtain a visa upon arrival at any airport within the UAE.
- Citizens of countries not listed above must obtain a visit entry permit, valid for 30, 40, or 60 days, by applying through a sponsor. The sponsor can be a UAE-based entity such as a tourism establishment, hotel, airline, or other company. It is important to note that a visa must be obtained before arriving in the UAE.
- It is important to note that this type of visa is non-renewable and is valid for 30 days for short-term visits and 90 days for long-term visits.
Obtaining a resident or tourist visa for Ras Al Khaimah is easier than ever, attracting visitors from around the world to experience the very best of this wonderful Emirate. With simplified processes, Ras Al Khaimah welcomes you to explore its captivating landscapes, cultural heritage, and vibrant lifestyle.
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