Visas Information
Jordan Visa Information
UAE Visa Information
Syria Visa Information
Lebanon Visa Information
Egypt Visa Information
Jordan Visa Information
The U.S Passport must have a validity of six months. The duration is counted from the day one enters the country. If the duration of the validity is less than six months then the passport needs to be renewed.
Jordan Tourist Visa
The Jordan Tourist Visa provides a number of facilities for tourists. Some of the features of Jordan Tourist Visa are:
- The passport has a validity of six months.
- Has one visa application form
- Two recent passport sized photograph
- Return ticket
- One copy of hotel reservation
- Proof document of financial support
- A copy of the valid visa
Jordan Business Visa
Jordan business Visa is another category of Jordan visa some of the features of Jordan Business Visa are as follows:
- Passport with six months validity
- One visa application form
- A copy of hotel reservation
- A Letter of invitation from the host company in Jordan.
The requirement of a visa is not necessary for tourists from Egypt, Syria, Qatar, Iraq and Kuwait, to enter Jordan.
UAE Visa Information
Visit Visas
A visit visa applies to tourists who wish to spend more than 14 days in the UAE, whether it is to visit relatives or for business purposes. The categories given below identify whether an individual requires a visit visa before arrival or whether one can be issued to them at the airport or entry point.
AGCC Citizens
Citizens of the Arab Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) member states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia) do not need a visa.
AGCC Residents
AGCC expatriate residents may obtain a non-renewable 30-day visit visa upon arrival.
British Citizens
Residents of the UK, with the right to abide in the United Kingdom, may obtain a free visa on arrival, which is valid for 60 days and can be renewed for an additional 30 days for Dhs. 500 (US$ 137). Holders of the British Overseas Citizens Passport, who dont have the right to abide in the UK, will also obtain the free visa.
33 Privileged Countries
There are 33 countries that are given the same on arrival free UAE visa on arrival similar to UK citizens. These countries include citizens of France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Cyprus, Finland, Malta, Spain, Monaco, Vatican City, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, United States (US), Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. A new law was passed on March 31st 2003, where the citizens of these 33 countries can only obtain a one-month non-renewable visit visa on arrival, which costs Dhs. 100 (US$ 28). Though the government officially passed this law, it does not seem to be always implemented.
Other Nationalities (Tourist Visas)
Citizens of countries that are not mentioned above require the sponsorship of a UAE resident (relative or friend), hotel, travel agency, or company, in order to obtain a visit visa. This type of visit visa is also known as the tourist visa. For a relative or friend to sponsor a tourist visa, he or she must earn over Dhs. 4,000 per month and hold a valid residence visa. A hotel can sponsor a tourist visa, only if the visitor stays at the hotel, and they will hold your passport until all hotel payments are cleared. Procedures involved in issuing a tourist visa require that the visitor fill out a visa application form and submit it to the sponsor along with a first few pages of their passport. With these details, the sponsor can apply for a tourist visa, which will cost Dhs. 650 (US$ 178) and take a maximum of 7 days to issue. The sponsor must deposit the visitor's tourist visa at the airport immigration atleast one hour before the visitor's flight arrivals, which will cost Dhs. 10 (US$ 3) for processing.
Transit Visas
This type of visa is a 4-day (96 hour) visa, which is issued by sponsorship of an airline operating in the United Arab Emirates. A transit visa can only be issued if a visitor has a valid ticket for an onward flight and the issuing of transit visas are normally free of cost
Documents:
To obtain a visa from a UAE embassy, you will need the following:
- Passport (must have minimum 6 months validity at the time of applying for an Entry Permit.
- 2 photographs
- Duplicate application form
- Letter or fax from the sponsor in the UAE to the embassy concerned
- A letter from the applicant's company plus photocopy
Syria Visa Information
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least six months required by all except nationals of Lebanon holding valid national ID cards.
VISAS: Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours provided holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.
Types of visa and cost: Single-entry: £32. Multiple-entry: £50. Transit. Payable in cash or by postal order only. These fees are only for nationals of the UK. The cost of visas for other nationalities varies; consult the Embassy for further information.
Validity: Single-entry (three months from date of issue). Multiple-entry (six months from date of issue). Transit (three months from date of issue). Entry visas initially allow stays of up to 14 days. Extensions for up to three months are possible; apply at the Department of Immigration.
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at the Embassy); see Contact Addresses section. In countries where the Syrian Arab Republic does not have diplomatic representation, visitors should apply by post to the nearest Syrian Embassy.
Application requirements:
(a) Two completed application forms.
(b) Valid passport with at least one blank page.
(c) Two passport-size photos.
(d) Fee.
(e) A stamped, self-addressed envelope for postal applications.
(f) For a Business visa, a company letter stating the nature of the business.
Lebanon Visa Information:
Passports: Passports valid for 6 months are required by all.
Visas: Visas are required by all, except for the nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E. and Jordan for stays of up to 3 months.
Nationals of the European Community, Common Wealth, American Continent, Russia and Japan can obtain their visa on arrival at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry at the Lebanese border. Other nationals of Romania, Czech Republic and Thailand should contact the consulate at the Lebanese Embassy for details about how to obtain their visa.
Nationals of Arab countries but non-GCC (Algeria, Comers Island, Djibouti, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia, Yemen) can obtain their visa at the airport provided they are in possession of the following:
- A round trip non-refundable ticket
- A hotel reservation or residence address
- A US$2000 in cash or a check from a recognized bank
Cost: For those coming for tourism, a free visa is granted for one month, renewable for up to three months.
Restricted Entry: The Government of Lebanon refuses entry to holders of Israeli passports, holders of passports containing a visa for Israel, valid or expired, used or unused and passports with entry stamps to Israel.
To remain on the safe side and irrespective of your nationality, we highly recommend you check with your local Lebanese Consulate or Embassy prior to boarding the plane. Please do so as soon as you decide to come in order to have enough time to prepare and submit all requested documents.
Application requirements:
(a) Two completed application forms.
(b) Valid passport with at least one blank page.
(c) Two passport-size photos.
(d) A stamped, self-addressed envelope for postal applications.
(e) For a Business visa, a company letter stating the nature of the business.
(f) The Fee:
- 35$ for one-entry visa
- 50$ for double-entry visa
- 70$ for multiple-entry visa
For those coming for tourism, a free visa is granted for one month, renewable for up to three months.
Egypt Visa Information
Everybody except citizens of the following countries do require a visa:
(a) nationals of Kuwait for stays of up to 6 months;
(b) nationals of Bahrain, Guinea, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria and United Arab Emirates stays of up to 90 days;
(c) nationals of Jordan (if holding a 5-year passport) for stays of up to 30 days;
(d) cruise ship passengers entering Egypt at any port for a maximum stay of 3 days.
Required documents for visa:
(a) 1 passport-size photograph.
(b) Valid passport least 6 months from the date of issuance of the visa
(c) Application form.
(d) Business letter for Business visa.
(e) Postal applicants must enclose a registered- or recorded-delivery, self-addressed envelope and pay by postal order only.
Time required to issue visa:up to 7 days.
Costs of visa:
Check with the appropriate Consulate (or Consular section of Embassy) for costs of visas.
Payment of fees is in cash or by postal order only; cheques will not be accepted. Processing fees for other nationals vary considerably; check with the appropriate Consulate (or Consular section of Embassy) for costs of visas. Visa fees are per passport, not per person.
Validity of visa:Varies, but are usually valid for 6 months from the date of issue for stays of up to 3 months.
Comment:Visitors from all countries except Canada, the EU and the USA must register with the police within a week of arrival in Egypt, although this service is usually undertaken by the hotel.