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UAE Now Requires Passport Cover Page for Entry Permits

Applying for a UAE visa? Don’t forget to include the passport’s outer cover page, or your application could hit a wall.

  • Publish date: Wednesday، 24 September 2025 Reading time: 1 min read
UAE Now Requires Passport Cover Page for Entry Permits

Starting now, anyone applying for a UAE entry permit — whether for a visit or work — must submit a copy of their passport’s external cover page along with the usual documents.

This cover page is basically the front of your passport — the solid-colored page with your country’s name and national emblem. Authorities say it helps speed up verification and makes sure documents are legit.

Updated Visa Requirements

If you’re applying for a UAE Visit Visa Entry Permit, here’s the updated checklist:

  • Passport copy (bio-data page)

  • Passport external cover page

  • Recent passport photo

  • Hotel booking confirmation

  • Round-trip flight ticket

  • Valid travel insurance

Skip the cover page, and your application won’t move forward.

Why It Matters

The UAE is tightening up entry requirements to make processing smoother and avoid document issues. So, if you’ve got travel or work plans lined up, double-check your paperwork before hitting submit.

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