Student Package

GSO processes the Student Visa (Entry Permit) for Dubai Knowledge Village Educational Institutes and Dubai International Academic City. Issuing a Student Visa is strictly based upon the Business/Academics Partner’s activities on the trade license. A student’ application is subject to review and approval by the Department of Student Services and Programmes (DSSP) prior to submission at GSO’s Business Counter.

Stage 1: Entry Permit

Requirements

The following documents are required for submission at GSO’s Business Counter:

• “Application for Student Entry Permit” form duly filled and signed by authorized signatory and approved by Dubai KnowledgeVillage Management (DKV)/ Dubai International Academic City (DIAC).
• Two (2) passport photocopies of the student.
• Two (2) coloured photographs with white background. Size: 4.3cm x 5.5cm.
• The applicant’s passport must have a validity of at least six (6) months.

In Country application

The following documents are required for submission by in-country applicants in addition to the above:

• The original passport.
• The original Visit Visa / original cancellation paper (must have at least 15 days validity).
• A photocopy of the Institute’s/ University’s Acceptance Letter.
• Eight (8) photographs.

Time Line*

* This is subject to a security check with the Immigration Department

Stage 2: Residence Permit

Requirements

Within seven (7) days from the sponsored employee’s arrival into the UAE, the following documents are required for submission at GSO’s Business Counter:

• The original passport and three (3) photocopies.
• The original Entry Permit and three (3) photocopies.
• Eight (8) coloured photographs.
• A copy of the payment receipt.

Application without Medical

To proceed with the Residence Permit without medical for student below age 18, the following documents are required for submission at GSO’s Business Counter:

• The original passport and one (1) photocopy.
• The original Entry Permit and one (1) photocopy.
• Five (5) coloured photographs.
• A copy of the payment receipt

Time Line

Important!

• The Student Visa (Entry Permit) is valid for sixty (60) days commencing from date of issue.
• The Student Visa is renewable for an additional sixty (60) days if the initial sixty (60) days expires.
• The Student Visa (Entry Permit) must be returned to GSO for cancellation if unused, along with a refund request.
• Residence stamping on the passport must be completed within sixty (60) days commencing from date of arrival into the country, in order to avoid overstay fines.
• An ID card will be allocated to each student.
• The in-country applicant must pay a fee along with the Student Visa package. If the applicant does not want to exit from the country, then an additional fee must be paid for the local amendment (Immigration transfer) in the beginning along with the in-country application.
• Medical test appointment will be arranged by GSO within four (4) working days from Residence Visa Stamping documents submission. If the sponsored employee is medically unfit, GSO will notify its Free Zone client for immediate repatriation of the student.
• The Student Residence Visa is valid for one (1) year commencing from Residence Visa stamping date.