Is the student visa process currently active for UAE given the government restrictions?
31 Jul 2026 · Answered by Soorya Sudheer · 1 min read
Yes, the UAE student visa process is currently active and running efficiently. The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has fully digitized visa processing, with most applications completed in under four minutes.
For Indian students, the typical steps include securing university admission, submitting documents through the university, obtaining an entry permit, and completing medical and Emirates ID procedures after arrival. The process usually takes 3 - 6 weeks.
Recent updates include a 14-day entry permit option for eligible Indian nationals. Visa policies and processing times are subject to change.
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