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Entry and Visa

The National Federation of each country of the players will pay the costs of the visa and the flight ticket according to the required documents for each country

All the necessary information about visa

Visa

All participants and officials requiring a visa to enter the host country must follow the official process outlined the National authorities.

1. General Requirements

Delegations are responsible for checking visa requirements and initiating the application process in a timely manner.

Requirements for the visa application: A copy of the passport and two high-quality passport photos are required. The UAE Sports Federation will arrange the visa.

2. Invitation Letters

To support visa applications, the Organising Committee will issue official invitation letters to registered participants. To obtain these letters:

  • Submit the required passport information and personal details of your delegation members 20th of may 2026
  • If final team selection is pending, a long list of all potential athletes and officials may be submitted to avoid delays.

Late requests may not be processed in time. Please respect the indicated deadline provided in the event’s invitation letter or website.

3. Who Needs a Visa?

Visa requirements vary depending on the nationality of the applicant. It is the responsibility of each delegation to verify the current regulations through the embassy or consulate of the host country in their respective country.

4. Points to Remember

  • Make sure passports are valid for at least six months beyond the expected date of departure.
  • Incomplete or inaccurate information may delay the issuance of invitation letters or the visa process.
  • FISU and the Organising Committee cannot guarantee the issuance of visas; it remains at the discretion of the host country’s immigration authorities.

Entry Point

To facilitate the arrival of all participants, the OC has designated the following entry points:

With so much to do in UAE, tourists easily get tempted to visit it. Thanks to the numerous airports in UAE that have helped passengers to easily travel to UAE. So, go through the list of airports enumerated below. Keeping in mind the air travel picture,

  1. Dubai International Airport (DXB)
  2. Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)

On arrival, a welcome desk or volunteers with event signage will be present to greet delegations and provide assistance.

Participants Travel plans

Delegation travel details should be submitted in advance through the FISU Global Management System (GMS), through the Arrivals & Departures Module, latest 1 month before 20 th June 2026 to allow the OC to organise timely and efficient transfers to the accommodation sites.

Please note:

  • Transfers will be arranged by the OC.
  • Separate or grouped transfers may be arranged depending on the size of the delegation and arrival schedules.
  • If after the submission of the travel plan through the GMS or during the trip there is any incidence, delay or change, please communicate to the OC as soon as possible.

Name: Basem Mohamad
Position / Role: Contact Person
Phone number: +971 50 795 4743
Email address: info.uospowerlifting2026@sharjah.ac.ae

If travelling by other means (e.g., private car), the OC will provide details about arrival procedures and parking options where applicable.