For Zimbabwean passport holders living in the UK

Dubai Visa from UK for Zimbabwean eVisa Holders

Living in the UK does not change the Dubai entry rule attached to a Zimbabwean passport. Travellers normally need a UAE visa before departure, while the UK eVisa or former BRP record is used to show their current immigration status in the UK.

Apply for a Dubai Visa UK eVisa and BRP Guide

Does UK residence remove the Dubai visa requirement?

No. A UK eVisa confirms permission to live, work or study in the UK; it is not a UAE entry permit. A Zimbabwean citizen can travel after arranging the appropriate Dubai visa and meeting the document conditions for that application.

Prepare these records before applying

  • Clear colour copy of the Zimbabwean passport bio page
  • Passport with at least six months' validity for the planned UAE trip
  • Recent colour photograph on a plain background
  • Accessible UKVI eVisa record or other current UK residence evidence
  • UK residential address and working contact details
  • Confirmed return or onward flight information
  • Hotel reservation or the address of the UAE host
  • Medical insurance valid for the stay in the UAE

Select a visa for the planned stay

14-Day Single Entry From US$122 A short single-entry option for a brief Dubai visit. 30-Day Single Entry From US$125 Useful for a standard holiday or one planned family visit. 60-Day Single Entry From US$220 Designed for a longer trip without repeated UAE entry.

These are DubaiVisa.com assisted-service prices. The final charge and available visa type are confirmed after the application details are reviewed.

Complete the application from the UK

Match the trip length

Choose 14, 30 or 60 days according to your travel dates.

Copy passport details

Enter names, dates and numbers exactly as printed in the passport.

Upload readable evidence

Add the photo, passport and any requested UK residence or travel files.

Pay and follow updates

Submit the request and monitor the email address used on the form.

Dubai visa questions from Zimbabwean UK residents

Does a UK eVisa give a Zimbabwean citizen visa-free entry to Dubai?

No. It proves UK immigration status only. A traveller using a Zimbabwean passport should arrange the relevant UAE visa before departure.

Can a former BRP holder apply for a Dubai visa?

Yes. A former BRP holder with valid UK permission can apply and provide current UKVI eVisa evidence if requested. UAE authorities assess the Dubai visa separately.

Should I carry a UKVI share code?

A carrier or border officer may ask for additional proof when you travel back to the UK. GOV.UK says a travel share code is valid for 90 days and can be used more than once.

Can I use an expired BRP card as my only UK status evidence?

Do not rely on an expired physical card alone. Access the current eVisa in your UKVI account and check that your travel document is linked correctly.

How long should my Zimbabwean passport remain valid?

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

Where can I verify my UK eVisa before flying?

Use the official GOV.UK travel guidance to view your status, check the linked passport and obtain a share code if needed.

Start your Dubai visa application from the UK

Select your stay period and submit readable passport, photograph and supporting records.

Get Your Dubai Visa

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. UAE authorities control visa approval and admission at the border.

For wider guidance, read the Dubai visa page for UK eVisa and former BRP holders or the Dubai visa guide for Zimbabwean citizens. You can also return to the DubaiVisa.com homepage.