Visas

Applying for a Visa

Process to apply for UOWD visa sponsorship:   

• Submit a completed Visa Application Form along with the following documentation to your Student Recruitment Office:
  • Clear colour passport copy (with at least 6 months’ validity)
  • Passport format soft copy photo (In keeping with ICA guidelines)
  • Receipt for visa and tuition fees
  • Copy of current visa (if you are inside UAE)
  • Copy of offer of admission letter (only for new students)
• Pay Visa and Subject Fees (Click here to see Student Visa Fees)
• Receive Entry Permit from UOWD Student Recruitment Office within 5-7 business days
• Entry stamp page of the passport to be provided to [email protected] Within 3 days of arrival
• Receive an email form student visa office with Visa application tracker link so you can track your visa application progress 
• Received Medical examination appointment from UOWD Visa department within 5 – 7 working days of arrival information updated (Please note that student under age of 18 donot need to attend medical test.
• Received appointment for biometrics from UOWD Visa department after 7-10 business days attending the medical test 
• Received email from UOWD Visa department to collect Emirates ID. (This may take 10 – 15 working days after biometrics done)

UOWD student visas (except visit visas) are issued for a duration of 1 year. Students may require multiple renewals during their course of study at UOWD.

Students are advised to have adequate medical/travel insurance in the UAE until their UOWD student visa has been stamped on their passport.
The new visa application process normally takes 7-14 working days and normally applications undergo a security check by UAE government authorities. However, some applications can take up to 1 month or more. Some visa applicants may also be required to submit additional documentation by the UAE government authorities (e.g. attested birth certificate, translated in Arabic).

Emirates ID

All students on a University-sponsored visa are required to have a valid Emirates ID card. As per UAE immigration rules, student visas cannot be renewed unless a copy of the Emirates ID renewal application form and previous Emirates ID card are provided along with the passport.

Student will receive an email appointment to do their biometrics (fingerprint) for their emirates ID after 7-10 business days of passing their medical test.

Please note that Emirates ID cards may not be delivered immediately; therefore, a temporary “Emirates ID application form” is issued once the registration process has been completed. This copy will be emailed to you with the Emirates ID biometrics appointment by the student visa officer.

For further information kindly visit ICP Smart Services or contact Student visa Office on +971 4 278 1758.