
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) |
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AED 2185/- |
All the above documents are required to be emailed to enquire@agu.ac.ae | 5. Health Card | AED 815/- | |
Total Visa Cost AED 3000/- |
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Student Visa New Application/First Time Issue (for students inside UAE) |
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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) |
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Student Visa Renewal Application (for re-registered students) |
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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.