How to Apply for a UAE Student Visa: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Apply for a UAE Student Visa: A Step-by-Step Guide

Dubai is becoming an educational hub, attracting international students from all over the world to its universities and colleges. To study in Dubai, students must apply for a student visa. Here's how to go about it.

Step 1: Apply to a University in Dubai

Before applying for a student visa, you need to be accepted into a UAE-based university or educational institution. Check with the university for specific visa procedures.

Step 2: Secure Your Acceptance Letter

Once accepted into a university, the institution will provide an acceptance letter that you will need for your student visa application.

Step 3: Submit the Visa Application

With the acceptance letter in hand, you can apply for a student visa through the UAE’s immigration service. Documents typically required include:

  • A valid passport
  • Acceptance letter from the university
  • Passport-sized photographs
  • Proof of financial support

Step 4: Complete Medical Screening

Like work visas, students also need to undergo a medical screening, including a test for communicable diseases, at government-approved health centers.

Step 5: Visa Stamping and Residency

Once approved, your student visa will be stamped in your passport, allowing you to stay in Dubai for the duration of your studies.

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