Real-world approval is the harder hurdle here than the visa rules themselves.
- Iranian passport: most Western and many regional destinations require visas with extensive scrutiny
Business / Mission Visa (90 days) — UAE
- Max stay
- 90days
- Processing
- 2–7days
- Fee
- AED 600.00≈ $163.49
Difficulty8/10·Realism1/10Why? ▾
Difficulty
Difficult7–10Lots of documentation, eligibility thresholds, or a sponsor required. Start months ahead and consider professional advice. Difficulty 7–10.
Why this score?
- —Online e-Visa — no embassy appointment
- +2.5Entry generally refused at baseline — long-stay routes correspondingly harder
- +0.25Onward / return ticket required
- +0.5Proof of funds required
- +0.5Moderate documentation list (6 items)
Approval realism
Approval is uncertainReal-world approval is the harder hurdle here than the visa rules themselves. Treat with caution and consider alternatives.
What drives this score?
- —e-Visa applications are commonly approved when documentation is complete
- -3Refused baseline access — long-stay routes face the same scrutiny
- -5Iranian passport — Iranian passport: most Western and many regional destinations require visas with extensive scrutiny
Step-by-step checklist
Your application checklist
- 1
Check your passport validity
41+ days beforeMost countries require 6+ months of validity beyond your travel dates and at least one blank page. If it's close, renew before applying.
- 2
Gather supporting documents
25+ days beforeYou'll need: Sponsorship by a UAE-registered company (the sponsoring entity applies through ICP / GDRFA); Permitted: business meetings, contract negotiations, supplier visits, conferences, site inspections; Mission Visa subtype: 90-day single-entry for project-based short assignments; Multi-entry options available for repeat business visitors; and others (see full list above).
- 3
Prepare proof of funds
25+ days beforeBank statements covering 3–6 months are standard. Include both savings and recent income flow — adjudicators look for stability, not just balance.
- 4
Book refundable flight + accommodation
18+ days beforeUse a refundable booking (or a free hold/itinerary service) until your visa is approved — embassies want to see real plans, but you don't want to lose the money on a refusal.
- 5
Submit the e-Visa application online
11+ days beforeApply directly at the official portal. Save the reference number — you'll need it for arrival.
- 6
Track the application; print the approval
7+ days beforeDecisions typically take 2–7 days. Print or save a clear PDF of the approved visa — airlines check this at check-in.
- 7
On the day of travel
day of travelCarry: passport (printed visa if applicable), onward ticket, proof of accommodation, proof of funds, travel insurance. Border officers retain discretion regardless of visa status.
Show full requirements, fees, and source
What you need
- Sponsorship by a UAE-registered company (the sponsoring entity applies through ICP / GDRFA)
- Permitted: business meetings, contract negotiations, supplier visits, conferences, site inspections
- Mission Visa subtype: 90-day single-entry for project-based short assignments
- Multi-entry options available for repeat business visitors
- Health insurance with UAE coverage
- Cannot work in the UAE labour market — requires Employment Visa for paid local employment
Fee breakdown
- Visa application feeAED 600.00≈ $163.49
