Last updated 2026-07-23
Visiting family and friends visa to United Arab Emirates for German citizens
Visa overview
Allows entry to the UAE once or multiple times for visiting friends and family for a short period of time. The visa is issued on the initiative of the inviting person in the UAE—a relative or friend permanently residing in the UAE or a citizen of the UAE.
Eligible individuals
Relative, friend
Time frames and cost
There are several options for the length of stay that affect the cost and duration of the visa extension.
Single-entry
Multiple-entry
Documents
Mandatory
Supporting
Additional
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Requirements
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
Insurance policy for the entire period of stay, meeting the minimum mandatory or recommended requirements for the country.
Visa Information
English international
Type of visa
Visit visa
Category
Visiting family and friends visa
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