United Nations - Laissez Passer

Visa Requirements for United Nations - Laissez-passer

1. Please submit the following items through your designated passport agent:
2. A fully completed scanned application form with an attached photo.
3. A Color square Photo with a white background in High quality and resolution - Photo Examples
4. A scanned color copy of the signed passport (should not expire within six (6) months from the expected date of arrival to UAE).
5. A scanned color copy of the bio page from the original national passport.
6. Cover Letter from a relevant United Nations office containing details about the trip, traveler, and expected departure date.
7. An invitation letter from the sponsor, written in both Arabic and English.

Notes:

1. Please send all visa requests through your designated passport agent because our email is not for receiving visa requests from individuals. It functions as a communication channel with the designated passport agents who manage visas for United Nations staff members.
2. All application forms must be typed
3. The applicant must be physically present in the United States throughout the visa application process.
4. All attachments must be scanned (Not taken by phone) in JPEG format, each measured in kilobytes. 
5. Crop the photo around the head and the passport edges, then resize them between a minimum of 600 x 600 pixels and a maximum of 1200 x 1200 pixels
6. The electronic visa is a single-entry visa valid for 60 days from the date of issue and allows a stay of 30 days from the date of entry (there is no visa sticker).
7. All visa applications require prior approval from the UAE authorities, so the process will take approximately 3 working days.
8. To ensure your application is considered timely, all agents are encouraged to submit their requests by 1:00 PM.
9. If you have any questions, please call (202) 243 2465 or (202) 243 2485