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Can a visitor travel to UAE by one-way airline ticket?

One of the conditions of the Entry Visit Visa to UAE is to have a return ticket, or at least a ticket which shows that he/she is continuing the travel to an onward destination.

Can I leave the airport and go out in the city while transiting through Dubai?

This depends on your nationality and on the length of your stop- over in Dubai. Most travelers require visas to enter Dubai. However, regulations frequently change, so if you wish to leave the airport while in transit through Dubai, please check your visa requirements on this website, before you start your journey. Travelers of certain nationalities may obtain visas at the airport on arrival.

Can the Embassy cancel my UAE residency / employment visa?

The UAE residency or employment visa can only be cancelled by the employer or the sponsor in the UAE. It is recommended that these procedures are undertaken during the termination of the employment contract. Please see the Consular Section link on this website.

Do I have to pay income tax in UAE?

No, you do not. UAE does not have any federal income tax on salaries.

How do I set up a business in UAE?

See the Commercial section of this website for general information. Contact the local Chamber of Commerce in the relevant Emirate for specific information.

I am a citizen of India travelling to the UAE on holidays. Do I need a Visa?

Yes, you need a visa. You should also have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months.

I have lost my Indian passport which had a valid UAE visa. What should I do?

Please visit the Consular Section, Loss of Passport link on this website.

I want to check if there is any ban on my passport or not.

Please contact your sponsor in the UAE. The sponsor can tell you about the ban.

My employer wants me to get my educational documents attested? What am I supposed to do?

Please check with your employer regarding the required documents. The Embassy does not decide which documents need to be attested. For the procedure of the attestation by the Embassy, please see the Consular Section, Attestation link.

What are the business working hours in UAE?

Many offices work on a two shift system, for example (8am- 1pm) and (4pm-7pm). The working days in the UAE are from Sunday to Thursday (5 days) with Friday and Saturday being the weekend. During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, normal working hours are reduced by two to three hours per day.

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