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Apart from visitors from the certain countries*, **, all nationalities need a visa prior to arrival in Ras Al Khaimah and the UAE. There are several types of visa (sometimes referred to as entry permits) and the type you will need primarily depends on your purpose of entry and your nationality.
To receive a visit visa you need a sponsor who submits an application with all required documentation and who will be responsible for you during your stay in the UAE. Your sponsor can be a resident of the UAE, company, travel agency, hotel, establishment, or a UAE embassy.
All visitors to the UAE should hold a passport that is valid for at least 3 months, or 6 months if applying for a residency visa. Officially, an Israeli visa stamp in your passport will disqualify you from receiving a visa, although that rule is often disregarded.
The UAE visas are usually valid for two months from the date of issue and allow entry to the UAE only one time within this period. Visitors cannot return using the same permit even after a trip to a neighbouring country. They have to wait for a month before they can apply for a visit visa again. However, this waiting period does not apply to citizens of below mentioned countries* and they will receive a new visa stamped at any of the borders.
The types of visa and requirements mentioned on the RAKpedia (please, check the menu on the left) are valid as of 29th July 2008. However, the rules regarding entry visas to the UAE may change at short or no notice at all. There is also a lot of confusion concerning present regulations due to the conflicting reports in the press and on the websites. Information about visa types and application conditions provided in this overview should be treated as a reference only. It is best to seek the most up-to-date information before entering the country. Contact the UAE Embassy in your country for more details. You may also get in touch with the RAK Naturalization and Residency Department. Visa via Emirates Airlines and Fly Dubai If you cannot obtain free visa on arrival but you fly with Emirates Airlines, you can apply for a visa via their online visa system (visit www.emirates.com and click on “Manage a booking”). You need to have a return ticket with Emirates Airlines. A visa for 30 days costs 271dhs, and a visa for 96hours costs 244dhs. Residents of certain countries have to pay deposit of 1000dhs returnable after you leave the country. If you fly with Fly Dubai, you can also apply for a visa with them but only if you are from Jordan or Lebanon. Price: 96 hours - 245dhs, 14days - 395dhs, tourist 30days - 295dhs, tourist 90days - 1200dhs.
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RAK Naturalization and Residency Department Location: Al Mamourah St Phone: 07 2273333 Open: 7.30am-2pm, Fri-Sat closed
*Free Visa-on-Arrival-Countries: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, and Vatican City.
**GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council): Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE.
NOTE: the e-DIRHAM card is often used in the governmental departments as the payment method. The card can be purchased in most of the governmental offices, or via Internet. For more information go to www.e-dirham.gov.ae or call: 800 2243
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