For Nepali passport holders living in the UK

Dubai Visa for Nepali UK BRP and eVisa Holders

A UK residence status does not give a Nepali passport holder visa-free entry to Dubai. You need a UAE visa before travel, even if you previously held a UK BRP and now prove your status through a UKVI eVisa.

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Do Nepali UK BRP holders need a Dubai visa?

Yes. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists Nepal as “Visa Required.” Your passport nationality sets the UAE entry route; a UK BRP or eVisa is supporting proof of legal UK residence, not a UAE visa or visa waiver.

Documents to prepare

Clear documents reduce avoidable questions during a Dubai visa Nepali application. The processing team may ask for more information based on the trip and applicant profile.

  • Nepali passport bio page with at least six months' validity
  • Recent colour photograph on a plain background
  • Current proof of UK immigration status through your UKVI eVisa
  • UK address and contact details
  • Return or onward flight information
  • Hotel booking or UAE host details
  • Medical insurance valid in the UAE

Choose a Dubai tourist visa

14-Day Single Entry From US$122 Suitable for one short visit to the UAE. 30-Day Single Entry From US$125 More time for a holiday or family visit. 60-Day Single Entry From US$220 For a longer planned stay in the UAE.

These are DubaiVisa.com assisted-service prices. Charges and availability may change after the application details are reviewed.

How to apply from the UK

Choose a visa

Select 14, 30 or 60 days based on your intended stay.

Enter passport details

Use the information printed in your Nepali passport.

Upload your files

Add the passport, photo, UK status evidence and requested travel details.

Submit the application

Pay online and receive application updates by email.

Standard handling commonly takes 24-72 working hours after complete documents are received. Extra checks, weekends and UAE public holidays can add time. Approval and entry remain decisions of the UAE authorities.

Questions asked by Nepali UK residents

Can I enter Dubai using only my UK BRP or eVisa?

No. UK residence permission does not replace the UAE visa required for a Nepali passport holder.

Can I apply if my physical BRP card has expired?

You may use current UKVI eVisa evidence if your UK immigration permission remains valid. An old BRP card alone may not be enough.

Does a UK share code guarantee UAE visa approval?

No. It only helps prove UK immigration status. UAE authorities decide each visa application.

How long should my passport be valid?

GDRFA states that the passport or travel document should have at least six months' validity for a single-entry tourist visa.

Should I buy a non-refundable ticket before approval?

It is safer to avoid non-refundable bookings until the visa is issued. You may still be asked for onward or return travel evidence.

Where can I confirm the official tourist visa conditions?

Check the GDRFA Dubai single-entry tourist visa service for current government conditions.

Apply for a Dubai visa from the UK

Send readable documents and select the stay period that fits your trip.

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DubaiVisa.com is a private visa assistance service operated by Al Hadaf Tourism LLC, DTCM Licence 589515. It is not the UAE government, ICP or GDRFA. Visa approval, processing and entry are controlled by the relevant UAE authorities.

Read the main Dubai visa guide for UK BRP and eVisa holders or return to the DubaiVisa.com homepage.