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could someone please clarify for me the following - can i enter the dubai on uk visa as normal and within the two month period apply for a residents and work visa?? Another source is telling me I must gain an entry visa before entering the country? Please advise as everything seems so complicated in UAE or is it me??

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Thanks for email, bushra21
I hold a uk passport which I believe gives me 2 months visitor rights

scotontour wrote:could someone please clarify for me the following - can i enter the dubai on uk visa as normal and within the two month period apply for a residents and work visa?? Another source is telling me I must gain an entry visa before entering the country? Please advise as everything seems so complicated in UAE or is it me??

As a British Passport Holder you can come to Dubai for a period of 2 months, this can be extended by a further month upon payment of Dhs. 500.00. Should you wish to change to an employment visa during this time you can do this by leaving the country (Visa Run) or you can pay an amount of money Dhs. 500 - 1000 and have the visa converted into residence visa. Of course all the necessary applications from your new Company have to be completed prior to this. But basically it is not a problem if it is done correctly.

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