The University provides visa facilities to the regular students. The initial validity of the visa will be for one year and the same can be renewed in the second year for a further period of three years. The administrative expenses for one year visa will be AED. 1,500.and If the student is inside UAE and opts for interchange of the visa in the first year without going out of the country, then the student has to pay an additional amount of AED. 1,610. At the time of the renewal of visa in the second year AED. 1000/- to be paid.
Student Visa
The university offers the option of providing enrolled students with a visa under its sponsorship – enabling students to study and reside in United Arab Emirates. The visa provided is valid for a period of 12 months and is renewable on an annual basis for students who re-register for any of the programs at AGU
Visa Procedures
Once a student accepts an offer of admission, pays all the required fees (including application fee, first semester full tuition fees and visa fees), submits their required documents and registers in any of the programs offered at the university – his/her visa application will be processed accordingly.
Visa processing normally takes two to four weeks. Students’ visa applications may undergo security checks by the UAE government authorities, which may delay the process further and is beyond the control of the university.
Medical Checks & Insurance
All UAE residents are required to pass a series of medical checks as per UAE regulations. It is advisable that overseas applicants take screening tests for HIV, Hepatitis B, Syphilis and Pulmonary tuberculosis chest X-ray prior to applying for a visa to avoid rejection for medical reasons.
Upon arrival to the UAE, students will be required to undergo the medical tests as per UAE requirements in one of the UAE official medical screening centers.
All UAE residents are required to have medical insurance, which the university offers under its sponsorship .
Visa fees and related charges:
| Visa Type | Required Documents | Process Steps | Cost |
| Student Visa New Application/First Time Issue (for students outside UAE) | Scanned colored copy of passport with at least 6 months validity at time of applicationScanned colored copy of High school certificate or bachelor degree certificate in case of students applying for master degree programs. The certificates must be attested by the UAE Consulate and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country of the degree.Scanned copy of passport size photograph with white background to be sent via email at time of application & another 6 passport size photographs with white background to be submitted upon arrival in the UAE. | Visa ApplicationMedical CheckEmirates ID ApplicationResidence Visa Stamping | AED 2185/- |
| All the above documents are required to be emailed to [email protected] | 5. Health Card | AED 815/- | |
| Total Visa Cost AED 3000/- (5% VAT applies) | |||
| Student Visa New Application/First Time Issue (for students inside UAE) | Colored copy of passport with at least 6 months validity at time of application along with the previous residence visa page or visit visaColored copy of the previous residence visa cancellation documentColored copy of high school certificate or bachelor degree certificate in case of students applying for master degree programs. The certificates must be attested by the UAE Consulate and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country of the degree.6 passport size photographs with white background. | Visa ApplicationVisa Change StatusMedical CheckEmirates ID ApplicationResidence Visa Stamping | AED 3685/- |
| All above documents are required to be submitted to the Admission Department | 6. Health Insurance Card | AED 815/- | |
| Total Visa Cost AED 4500/- (5% VAT applies) | |||
| Student Visa Renewal Application (for re-registered students) | Confirmation Letter of re-registered Student in any of the programs at AGU.Copy of the payment receipt of student visa fees.Original PassportEmirates ID card4 passport size photographs with white background | Medical CheckEmirates ID ApplicationResidence Visa Stamping | AED 2185/- |
| All above documents are required to be submitted to the Human Resources Department | 4. Health Insurance Card | AED 815/- | |
| Total Visa Cost AED 3000/- (5% VAT applies) | |||
*Visa fees, including related formalities, are set by the UAE Government and are subject to change accordingly. Student visa is given for a duration of one year, at a time, renewable for a similar period upon an official proof of continuation of study issued from the University Registration Department.