Category · Visa
Visa
First step of life in the UAE — arrival, Emirates ID, bank account, at a glance.
90days
ROK tourist visa
3,000AED
Duty-free allowance
5-10bus. days
EID processing
800-5111
ICP hotline
Day 0
Arrival
90-day stamp issued
Day 5
Medical screening
Blood, chest X-ray
Day 10
EID application
ICP app or centre
Day 20
EID pickup
SMS then collect
Day 25
Bank account
Emirates NBD / ADCB
WarningDaily fines apply past the 90-day tourist window
Convert to an employment or dependent visa inside the window, or leave and re-enter for at least one night. Overstay triggers per-day penalties.
InfoTrack your EID application
ICP's website or the ICP UAE app lets you check status by File Number in real time.
Entry route
Do you hold a Republic of Korea (ROK) passport?
Yes
90-day visa-free on arrivalStamp issued at immigration
No
Pre-arranged visa required (embassy / visa centre)Check country-specific rules
Tourist Visa
Short stay
90 days
- Visa-free for ROK passports
- Extendable (up to 30 more days)
- No employment / residence
Long-term
Employment Visa
Employment + EID
2–3 years
- Employer sponsors
- Family sponsorship possible
- Linked to Emirates ID
Family (Dependent) Visa
Sponsored by spouse
2 years
- Sponsor salary 4,000+ AED/mo
- Spouse + children under 18
- Income proof required
Self-sponsor
Golden Visa
Long-term residency
10 years
- No sponsor required
- AED 2M property / AED 30K+ salary etc.
- No 180-day rule · family sponsorship
Detailed guides
Emirates ID — Application to Collection
The mandatory ID for every UAE resident — from application to pickup.
Family (Dependent) Visa — Sponsoring Spouse and Children
How a UAE resident sponsors a spouse, children, or parents — eligibility, process, and real costs.
Golden Visa — Eligibility, Process, Real Costs
UAE's 10-year long-term residency — who qualifies, what it takes, and what it actually costs.
UAE Entry with a Korean Passport (90-Day Tourist) + Customs
Visa-free 90-day entry conditions + customs allowances and restrictions.