UAE & Dubai Visa Services from Kenya

Who it generally suits

Holiday travellers who need a pre-arranged UAE entry permit. Some nationalities have different visa-on-arrival rules; Kenyan travellers commonly use a pre-arranged tourist permit.

Typical permitted purpose

Holiday and leisure travel in the UAE.

Basic eligibility overview

Passport validity of at least six months is typically required. GDRFA lists a personal photo, passport copy, and medical insurance valid in the UAE. Only accredited tourism offices in Dubai can issue the GDRFA tourist type described on their service page.

Common supporting documents

• Passport copy (six months’ validity)
• Photograph
• Travel insurance valid in the UAE
• Return or onward ticket as required by the authority

Who it generally suits

Guests invited by a resident or citizen sponsor under ICP or GDRFA visit-visa rules.

Typical permitted purpose

A personal visit to a relative or friend who lives in the UAE.

Basic eligibility overview

The sponsor must be eligible to issue or request the visit permit. Passport, photo and relationship or invitation evidence are commonly required.

Common supporting documents

• Guest passport and photo
• Sponsor Emirates ID and residence details
• Invitation / relationship evidence
• Insurance if required by the channel

Who it generally suits

Spouses and children (and other relatives where UAE law allows) of a sponsor who meets the income and housing tests.

Typical permitted purpose

Living in the UAE with an eligible family sponsor.

Basic eligibility overview

UAE Government guidance currently refers to a minimum sponsor salary of AED 4,000, or AED 3,000 plus accommodation, among other conditions that can vary by emirate and sponsor type.

Common supporting documents

• Attested marriage or birth documents
• Sponsor passport, residence and salary certificate
• Housing contract where relevant
• Medical fitness and Emirates ID steps after entry

Who it generally suits

People with a UAE job offer processed through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation or the relevant free-zone authority.

Typical permitted purpose

Employment residence sponsored by a UAE employer.

Basic eligibility overview

The employer must be licensed to hire. Work permit and residence follow labour and immigration approvals.

Common supporting documents

• Passport
• Offer/contract
• Educational certificates often attested
• Medical fitness after entry
• Photographs and Emirates ID enrolment

Who it generally suits

Patients travelling for treatment and eligible companions.

Typical permitted purpose

Medical treatment, not tourism or work.

Basic eligibility overview

A licensed UAE healthcare facility typically initiates the permit. GDRFA describes medical visa products with defined stay lengths; u.ae describes patient and companion permits.

Common supporting documents

• Passport and photo
• Hospital/treatment letter
• Companion relationship documents if applying together
• Insurance or deposit if the authority requires it