International Students who successfully get admitted to a program at ADSM will need to apply for a Student Visa.

Student Visa in the UAE can be secured either by UAE residents sponsoring their relatives or by the accredited Institution that the student will study in.

Visa applications are processed by the relevant General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in each emirate.

If you do not have a visa sponsor in the UAE and require ADSM to sponsor your visa, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at Registrar@adsm.ac.ae to request visa sponsorship.

A student visa is only valid for one year and needs to be renewed annually, with an official proof of continuation of study from ADSM. However, the UAE government approved a decision to grant a 5-year visa to outstanding students.

Students must graduate with a distinctive GPA of at least 3.75 from universities and colleges within and outside the country to be eligible for a 5-year visa.

Student visa requirements include:

• A visa sponsor (either Institution or a relative)
• An official admission letter from Institution
• Passing medical fitness test
• Approval of the relevant General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs(GDRFA).

For further details on government regulations and student visa, please visit https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/education/higher-education/student-visa

All ADSM students eligible for a residence visa must have a health care plan as it is a requirement from the Abu Dhabi Government. In the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, visa sponsors are responsible for providing health insurance coverage for the sponsored individual. If you intend to request visa sponsorship from ADSM, the Office of Student Affairs will provide you with detailed information and associated costs.

A good healthcare system is in place in the UAE, with access to many private and government hospitals. Hospitals accept direct payments through the health insurance card, but it is always recommended to inquire about insurances accepted at each facility before obtaining any health services to assure there are no unexpected charges.

As soon as a student gets health insurance plan, he/she can apply for accident and travel insurance on personal basis. For more information, contact the Office of Student Affairs at Registrar@adsm.ac.ae.