Student Visa

To apply for a student visa, an applicant must have reached the age of 17 at the time of the application date.

List of the required documents for the student visa application:

Attested latest certificate (Attestation should be done by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

Course enrolment letter

Scanned color copy of the passport.

Latest passport-size photograph with a white background (Digital copies only; Photoshop-altered photos are not accepted).

Copy of the previous visa page, Emirates ID and visa cancellation proof (If the applicant previously a resident visa holder in UAE)

Student Visa processing steps (The UWL RAK Visa Team will manage all the process)

Submitting the application and accompanying documents, along with paying the visa fee and deposit, via the RAKEZ visa application portal.

Upon a successful application, the Entry Permit will be issued within 6 to 7 working days.

Travelling to UAE using the Entry Permit*

Medical checkup within 5 to 7 working days

Collecting the medical results and uploading to the RAKEZ portal along with Emirates ID application

Biometrics for Emirates ID within 2 to 3 working days

Emirates ID will be issued within a period of 3 to 5 working days.

Process completed (15 to 18 working days from the arrival in UAE)

*A student who is awaiting the completion of the visa process can commence attending classes in the UAE upon their arrival using an Entry permit. The remaining formalities will be finalized without any impact on their class attendance within 15 -18 working days.

Student visa conditions

Student visas are granted for a duration of 12 months at a time. Consequently, an undergraduate student may need to renew their visa two or three times throughout their course of study at UWL RAK.

Student visa sponsorship is exclusively available to students who have accepted their admission offer, fulfilled all academic requirements (if any), settled their tuition fees, as well as the student visa charges and deposit.

The processing typically takes 18-22 days, during which applications are subject to security checks conducted by UAE government authorities. Students from certain countries may be required to provide additional documentation as stipulated by UAE government authorities, which may occasionally lead to delays beyond the control of UWL RAK.

For inquiries concerning part-time job or internship terms and eligibility, please direct your questions to the visa office at the university.

All students applying for a university-sponsored visa must undergo a medical check in the UAE.

In the unlikely event that your student visa application is unsuccessful, the visa deposit will be refunded. However, the UAE government may retain the student visa processing fee.

Any fines, penalties, or additional charges incurred due to late submission of required documents will be the sole responsibility of the student.

If a student withdraws or defers their studies, their student visa must be cancelled. Failure to do so will result in non-refundable advance payments of school fees. If the student wishes to rejoin at a later date, a new student visa may be applied for, with corresponding fees, subject to approval from higher authorities at the university.

Student visa charges are determined by RAKEZ UAE and may be subject to change.

Renewal of the student visa:

The responsibility for renewing the student visa lies with the student. The necessary visa renewal forms, evidence of payment, and any other required documentation must be lodged with visa office at least one month before the visa's expiry date.

It is imperative for the student to remain in the country throughout the entire visa renewal process.

The visa renewal procedure typically spans 15-20 days, during which the student is required to undergo a medical examination.

Cancellation of Student Visa:

A student's visa will be revoked under the following circumstances: upon completion of their studies, if they opt to defer, interrupt, or withdraw from their studies, upon conviction of a criminal offense, or for failure to comply with the university's rules and regulations.

If a student remains out of the country continuously for six months, their student visa will become void, and re-entry to the UAE will not be possible unless the visa is formally canceled while they are outside the UAE. Additional cancellation and penalty fees may be applicable.

To initiate the visa cancellation process and obtain information on the necessary documentation, students must contact the visa office.

Failure to cancel the visa or leave the country after the provided grace period may result in the university reporting the student to immigration authorities and initiating an absconding case. The student's visa deposit will be used to process this request. Once the case is resolved, the student will be permanently barred from entering the country and applying for any type of visa in the future.

Refunds of the visa deposit will only be issued if the student submits the required documents and they are verified by immigration authorities. This process typically takes 25 to 30 days.

Transportation

Transportation available for students from Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, UAQ, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.