🇦🇪Dubai & UAE Visa for Ivorian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Dubai is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates. All emirates - Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the rest - share a single federal UAE visa policy, so the rules below apply to Dubai.

Visa required

Ivorian passport holders need a visa to enter United Arab Emirates. Apply at a United Arab Emirates embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.

How Ivorian citizens apply for a United Arab Emirates visa

United Arab Emirates visa cost for Ivorian citizens

Single-entry tourist (visit) visa - 30 days

AED 252 (~$69)

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Single-entry tourist (visit) visa - 60 days

AED 352 (~$96)

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Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules

Documents required for Ivorian applicants

The exact documents Ivorian citizens must submit for United Arab Emirates, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

Required for every visa type below

- Visa Application form duly filled* - A coloured recent passport-size photograph with a white background, must be front-facing and measure 2 × 2 inches, clear, sharp, with adequate brightness and contrast, without any colour filter, showing a close-up of the head and partial shoulders with the face centred and a neutral expression, fully visible from forehead to chin with eyes open, without hair or frames covering the face, against a plain white shadow-free background. Polaroid photos or those printed on ordinary printers are not accepted. - Coloured photocopy of a valid visa or residence proof if the Nationality is different from the Country of Residence.

otherMulti Entry Long Term Visa : 60 Days

- Confirmed Return/Onward Emirates ticket, highlighting the applicant's name, entry and exit from the UAE in yellow. - Coloured photocopy of the Passport Front/External Cover page and Bio page (Valid for minimum period of 6 months at the time of travel). Passports containing special characters such as brackets in the name will not be accepted and must be amended prior to visa submission.[ - Applicants must provide a valid visa for the destination country they are traveling to from the UAE. - A valid confirmed Hotel booking. Applicant’s name and check-in/out dates highlighted in yellow (Check-in, Check-out dates on the hotel confirmation must match the dates on flight tickets).

otherDuration Of Stay : 96 Hours

- Confirmed onward/return ticket copy of Emirates airline, highlighting the applicant's name, entry and exit from the UAE in yellow. - Coloured photocopy of the Passport Front/External Cover page and Bio page (Valid for minimum period of 6 months at the time of travel). Passports containing special characters such as brackets in the name will not be accepted and must be amended prior to visa submission. - Applicants must provide a valid visa for the destination country they are traveling to from the UAE. - A valid confirmed Hotel booking. Applicant’s name and check-in/out dates highlighted in yellow (Check-in, Check-out dates on the hotel confirmation must match the dates on flight tickets).

otherDuration Of Stay : 30 Days

- Confirmed Return/Onward Emirates ticket, highlighting the applicant's name, entry and exit from the UAE in yellow. - Coloured photocopy of the Passport Front/External Cover page and Bio page (Valid for minimum period of 6 months at the time of travel). Passports containing special characters such as brackets in the name will not be accepted and must be amended prior to visa submission. - Confirmed hotel voucher with confirmation number, applicant's name, check-in, check-out dates highlighted in yellow for the entire stay. (Check-in, Check-out dates on the hotel confirmation must match the dates on flight tickets). Note that only up to two hotel bookings are allowed for the entire stay period. - If visiting Family or Friends: Provide a valid tenancy contract /Ejari or title deed of the host, if the sponsor has an apartment with two or more bedrooms, UAE resident card. (Highlight the tenant's name in yellow).

otherMulti Entry Short Term Visa : 30 Days

- Confirmed Return/Onward Emirates ticket, highlighting the applicant's name, entry and exit from the UAE in yellow. - Coloured photocopy of the Passport Front/External Cover page and Bio page (Valid for minimum period of 6 months at the time of travel). Passports containing special characters such as brackets in the name will not be accepted and must be amended prior to visa submission. - Confirmed hotel voucher with confirmation number, applicant's name, check-in, check-out dates highlighted in yellow for the entire stay. (Check-in, Check-out dates on the hotel confirmation must match the dates on flight tickets). Note that only up to two hotel bookings are allowed for the entire stay period. - If visiting Family or Friends: Provide a valid tenancy contract /Ejari or title deed of the host, if the sponsor has an apartment with two or more bedrooms, UAE resident card.(Highlight the tenant's name in yellow).

otherDuration Of Stay : 48 Hours

- Confirmed Onward Emirates ticket, highlighting the applicant's name, entry and exit from the UAE in yellow. - Coloured photocopy of the Passport Front/External Cover page and Bio page (Valid for minimum period of 6 months at the time of travel). Passports containing special characters such as brackets in the name will not be accepted and must be amended prior to visa submission. - Applicants must provide a valid visa for the destination country they are traveling to from the UAE. - A valid confirmed Hotel booking. Applicant’s name and check-in/out dates highlighted in yellow (Check-in, Check-out dates on the hotel confirmation must match the dates on flight tickets).

otherDuration Of Stay : 60 Days

- Confirmed Return/Onward Emirates ticket, highlighting the applicant's name, entry and exit from the UAE in yellow. - Coloured photocopy of the Passport Front/External Cover page and Bio page (Valid for minimum period of 6 months at the time of travel). Passports containing special characters such as brackets in the name will not be accepted and must be amended prior to visa submission. - Confirmed hotel voucher with confirmation number, applicant's name, check-in, check-out dates highlighted in yellow for the entire stay. (Check-in, Check-out dates on the hotel confirmation must match the dates on flight tickets). Note that only up to two hotel bookings are allowed for the entire stay period. For 60-day single entry visa, Hotel booking should be 31days or more. - If visiting Family or Friends: Provide a valid tenancy contract /Ejari or title deed of the host, if the sponsor has an apartment with two or more bedrooms, UAE resident card. (Highlight the tenant's name in yellow).

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Other United Arab Emirates visa categories (10)

These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to United Arab Emirates. Eligibility varies by visa type — some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.

Employment Visa / Work Permit

Employment in the UAE

multiple entry5-14d processingonline

Employer-sponsored. Requires job offer from UAE-registered employer. MOHRE work permit + ICP residence visa. Initial 2-year validity, renewable. Fee varies by emirate and employer type.

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Remote Work / Digital Nomad Visa

Working remotely for overseas employer while residing in UAE

365 daysmultiple entry5-10d processingonline

1-year renewable visa for employees of foreign companies earning min USD 3,500/month net. Must show employment contract, 3-month bank statements, health insurance. Applied via remotework.ae. Covers freelancers and company employees. Dubai-specific program.

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Golden Visa (Long-term Residence)

Long-term residence for investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, students

multiple entry30-60d processingonline

10-year renewable residence visa. Categories: investors (AED 2M+ real estate or AED 2M+ company capital), entrepreneurs (startup founders with approved project), specialized talents (doctors, scientists, athletes, artists, inventors), outstanding students (GPA 3.8+). No UAE sponsor required. Self-sponsored. Issued by ICP via online portal.

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Retirement Visa - 5 Years

Retirement residence in UAE

multiple entry14-30d processingonline

For retirees aged 55+. Requirements: monthly income of AED 20,000+, or savings of AED 1M+, or UAE property worth AED 2M+. Renewable 5-year visa. Issued through ICP portal. No sponsor required.

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Jobseeker Visit Visa

Foreigners entering to search for employment without needing a host or sponsor

120 dayssingle entryonline

Single-entry visit visa for one trip, in 60, 90 or 120-day validity options; no sponsor required. Eligibility: hold a bachelor's degree and be classified in MOHRE skill levels 1-3, or be a graduate of a top-500 world university within the last 2 years, plus meet prescribed financial guarantees.

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Student Residence Visa

Foreign students enrolled at a UAE-accredited university or college

multiple entryonline

Issued for one year at a time, renewable on proof of continued study. Sponsored either by a UAE-resident parent or by the accredited university/college. Outstanding students may instead qualify for a long-term Golden visa. Requires a study-duration certificate from the institution and a medical fitness test.

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Family (Dependent) Residence Visa

Residents and citizens sponsoring spouse, children and parents to reside in the UAE

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Expatriate residents may sponsor spouse, unmarried daughters, sons under 25 and children with special needs, subject to a minimum salary of AED 4,000 (or AED 3,000 plus accommodation). Green visa holders may sponsor first-degree relatives. UAE citizens may sponsor spouse, parents and children (5-year visa). Dependent visas are tied to the sponsor's residence permit; sponsored members aged 18+ must pass a medical fitness test.

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Medical Treatment Entry Permit (Patient and Companion)

Foreign patients entering for medical treatment under a licensed UAE hospital's sponsorship, plus an accompanying companion

90 daysonline

Sponsored by a hospital licensed and registered in the UAE; a financial-security deposit is required. Available as single or multiple entry for 90 or 180 days (Dubai/GDRFA); single-entry permit requires entry within 60 days of issue and allows a 90-day stay, extendable once with a certified medical report. A companion may obtain a matching permit and must enter with the patient. ICP covers Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.

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Green Visa (5-Year Self-Sponsored Residence)

Skilled workers, freelancers/self-employed professionals and investors residing without an employer sponsor

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5-year renewable self-sponsored residence permit; holder needs no in-country sponsor and may sponsor spouse and children. Categories: skilled workers (valid contract, bachelor's degree, MOHRE skill levels 1-3, salary AED 15,000+/month); freelancers/self-employed (freelance permit, bachelor's degree or specialised diploma, annual income at least AED 360,000 over the past two years); and investors/partners (proof of investment or partnership and required licences). Applied via ICP Smart Services or GDRFA-Dubai.

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Blue Visa (10-Year Residence for Environmental Contributors)

Individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to environmental protection and sustainability

multiple entryonline

10-year renewable residence visa with no in-country sponsor required, for supporters of environmental action inside or outside the UAE - members of international organisations and companies, associations and NGOs, global award winners, and distinguished environmental activists and researchers. Launched at the World Governments Summit 2025; applications open to eligible applicants directly with ICP or via nomination by competent UAE authorities.

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United Arab Emirates visa for Ivorian citizens — FAQ

Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?

Yes — Ivorian citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a United Arab Emirates embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.

What documents do Ivorian citizens need for United Arab Emirates?

A valid passport plus the United Arab Emirates document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

Is the Dubai visa different from the UAE visa?

No. Dubai is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates. All emirates - Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the rest - share a single federal UAE visa policy, so the rules below apply to Dubai. There is no separate Dubai visa — the United Arab Emirates rules on this page are what apply.

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