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Dubai & UAE Visa for Bangladeshis: How to Apply for a Visa to Dubai From Bangladesh?

Dubai & UAE Visa for Bangladeshis: How to Apply for a Visa to Dubai From Bangladesh?

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Reviewed February 2025

Key takeaways 
  • Bangladeshi travelers need a pre-arranged visa for Dubai and the UAE, except in specific cases.
  • Visa on arrival is available for 14 days if travelers hold a UAE, UK, or EU residence visa.
  • Various visa types, including tourist, business, and job seeker, can be applied online or via airlines.

Do Bangladeshis need a visa to visit Dubai & the UAE?

Yes, Bangladeshi travellers must obtain a pre-arranged visa before arriving in Dubai or the UAE, as they are generally not eligible for a visa on arrival, except under specific circumstances.

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Types

Here is a list of visas that Bangladeshi citizens can obtain for Dubai & the UAE:

Visa on arrival

You may obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum of 14 days of stay if you have one of the following:

  • Visit visa or green card issued by the UAE
  • Residence visa issued by the UK
  • Residence visa issued by the EU

Please note that your documents must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date into the UAE.

For more information, visit our dedicated UAE visa on arrival article. 

If you do not hold any of the above visas or green cards, you will not be eligible for the visa-on-arrival facility and will need to obtain one of the visas listed below.

Tourist visa

A tourist visa is required to enter Dubai & the UAE if the traveler is not from the countries available for the visa-on-arrival scheme. In principle, the tourist visa is obtainable by eligible tourists worldwide. 

However, as per the UAE’s official government portal, female travelers under 18 are not eligible to apply for this type of visa unless they travel with their parents.

The tourist visa is valid for 60 days and can be applied online or through the approved airlines, hotels, travel agencies or tour operators.

For more details, visit our dedicated article on the UAE tourist visa. 

Multi-entry visa

The 5-year multi-entry visa enables tourists to enter multiple times on self-sponsorship and remain in the country for 90 days on each visit, which can be extended for another 90 days.

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) has opened the application process for all nationalities who wish to apply for a multiple-entry visa. Visitors can use this tourist visa to transit through any airport or port of entry in the UAE.

For more details, visit our dedicated article on the 5-year UAE tourist visa.

Other visas

Business visa

Travelers looking to enter Dubai & the UAE to promote, establish, or negotiate business-related activities or to establish contact for future business relations are allowed to travel on a Business visa. However, the Business visa should not be confused with the Employment visa, which is to be applied by those entering the country to work as employees or on a contract basis, drawing a regular salary.

The visa is part of the Golden Visa system, allowing entrepreneurs to enter the country for 6 months with a multiple-entry visa.

For more details, visit our dedicated article on the UAE business visa. 

Remote work visa

The remote work visa allows individuals to live in Dubai & the UAE and continue to work for their existing employer outside the UAE. Remote work visas are valid for 1 year and are renewable upon re-application.

Remote workers may enter Dubai under self-sponsorship and are eligible for zero income tax. 

To qualify, individuals must be employed by a non-UAE company with a contract of at least one year, demonstrate the ability to work remotely, and earn a minimum salary of $3,500 (AED 12,856) per month or its equivalent.

For more details, visit our dedicated article on Remote work visa.

Job seeker visa

The Dubai/UAE job seeker visa is a special type of visit visa that enables individuals to enter the UAE on their own to explore job opportunities. It can be issued for 60, 90, or 120 days. 

To qualify, applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree, have a minimum monthly income of AED 5,000, and provide proof of financial stability. For further details about the Job Seeker Visa, take a look at our dedicated article on this topic.

For more details, visit our dedicated article on Job seeker visa.

Student visa

The student visas are valid for one year from the date of issuance and are renewable for a similar period upon presenting official proof of continuing study in the UAE. It is issued to expatriate students over 18 years old in the UAE.

A higher education institution or a local relative must sponsor UAE student visas. The applicant’s college or university will apply for their UAE student visa at the GDRFA office of the relevant emirate in which they will live.

For more details, visit our dedicated article on the UAE student visa.

How to get a Dubai and UAE visa from Bangladesh?  

Requirements

  • Copy of your Bangladesh Passport Bio Page with at least six months remaining validity
  • One passport-size photograph of the applicant with a white background. Please note that black-and-white photographs will not be accepted.
  • A copy of your completed and signed visa application form
  • Details about your itinerary
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements)
  • Return and onward flight tickets
  • Hotel booking details (If you are staying with your family member or with relatives, friends you can share their Emirates ID)

Please make sure to consult with your nearest UAE Embassy or travel agent regarding the specific documents required for the different UAE visas.

Application process

You can obtain a visa to the UAE from Bangladesh using any of the following methods:

 

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