Studying in United Arab Emirates
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- visaMandatory
Student residence visa
International students need a residence visa sponsored either by a UAE-resident parent or by the accredited institution, with a certificate stating the duration of study.
- When
- before_travel
u.ae · 2026-08-17 · Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP)
A student can stay in the UAE for studying, either under the sponsorship of his/her parent, who should be a resident of the UAE or under the sponsorship of the accredited university/college he/she is studying at. Students must submit a certificate issued by the university or institute specifying the
- visaMandatory
Student residence visa — sponsored by the university or a resident parent
A student cannot sponsor themselves. Residence is under the sponsorship of either a UAE-resident parent or the accredited institution being attended.
- When
- after_offer
u.ae · 2026-08-17 · Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP)
A student can stay in the UAE for studying, either under the sponsorship of his/her parent, who should be a resident of the UAE or under the sponsorship of the accredited university/college he/she is studying at. — ⚠ NO fee, processing time, medical-fitness, Emirates ID or insurance requirement is r
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Parental sponsorship ends at 25 for male students
Where a UAE-resident parent sponsors the student, male children may be sponsored only up to age 25; female children may be sponsored regardless of age until married. A male student turning 25 mid-degree must switch to university sponsorship.
- When
- ongoing
u.ae · 2026-08-17 · UAE Government Portal (u.ae)
Expatriate residents can sponsor their male child/children up to the age of 25