DTCM PERMIT

All events in Dubai require an official DTCM ePermit

The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) requires every public and private event held in Dubai to hold a valid event permit. This includes conferences, exhibitions, concerts, corporate events and private functions.

As part of the permit process, organisers must select an approved e-ticket provider this is a mandatory step on the DTCM portal. Entryvent is on the approved list. Once selected, your registration data syncs with the permit and every attendee receives a DTCM-compliant QR code with their confirmation.

We can also apply for the permit on your behalf as an additional service useful if you are unfamiliar with the process or managing a complex event with speakers, entertainment or special activity permits.

Official DTCM e-Permit Provider

Entryvent is on the approved e-ticket provider list.

When applying for your event permit on the DTCM portal, you will be asked to select an approved e-ticket provider. Select Entryvent and your event registration is covered from day one.

Event Permit

Your DTCM event permit connected directly to your Entryvent registration.

Smart Sync

Registration data syncs automatically with your permit, every new delegate is covered.

Verified e-Ticket

Every attendee receives a unique DTCM-compliant QR code in their confirmation.

HOW IT WORKS

Four steps from permit to pliant event

1

Apply for the DTCM event permit

Submit your event details on the DTCM portal – including event name, dates, venue, expected attendance, and speaker or entertainment details where applicable. This can be done through your hotel, venue or directly.

Select Entryvent as your e-ticket provider during the application, this is a mandatory step on the DTCM portal.

2

Share your performance code with us

Once DTCM approves your permit, you will receive a performance code. Share this code with Entryvent – we do not receive any notification from DTCM directly, so this step is yours to initiate.

Send your performance code to us or through your account dashboard.

3

We activate the sync

Once we receive your performance code, we enter it into your specific event in the Entryvent system. This activates the API connection between your event permit and your registration data.

From this point, all registrations are automatically synced with your DTCM permit and every delegate receives a compliant QR code.

4

DTCM-compliant QR codes for every delegate

Every registered delegate automatically receives a DTCM-compliant QR code in their confirmation email. At your event, these codes are scanned and validated on entry – fully compliant with DTCM requirements.

Use Entryvent’s onsite scan app for fast, verified entry with real-time attendance tracking.

OPTIONAL SERVICE

Need help with the permit application itself?

As an approved event organiser, Entryvent can apply for the DTCM event permit on your behalf. This is a manual service — we prepare and submit your application on the DTCM portal, manage any follow-up, and hand you the approved performance code ready to sync.

PERMIT APPLICATION SERVICE

We handle your permit.
Here is what we need from you

As an approved DTCM e-ticket provider, Entryvent prepares and submits your application,
manages all follow-up and delivers the approved performance code ready to sync.

Event Details

Event name and details, dates, venue, expected attendance

People & Program

Agenda, speaker and entertainer details

Documents

Organiser details, Venue NOC and organizer passport.

REGIONAL COMPLIANCE

Dubai is live. More regions are coming

As tourism authorities across the GCC adopt similar compliance requirements, Entryvent will integrate with each one. Your platform stays up to date as the region evolves.

Dubai Tourism (DTCM) Live

Abu Dhabi Tourism Coming Soon

Further GCC regions In Planning

FAQs

1. Does every event in Dubai need a permit?

Any event in Dubai that is public-facing, advertised, ticketed or involves performers requires an approved permit before it can be promoted or have tickets sold. Private events such as internal company gatherings with no external attendees are generally exempt. If you are unsure, contact us before you begin planning.

2. How early do I need to apply for the permit?

We recommend contacting us at least six weeks before your event. The absolute minimum is four weeks before promotion or ticket sales begin. For events with international performers, allow 14 to 21 days on top of that. DTCM offices are closed Friday and Saturday and operate until 3pm on weekdays only, so plan accordingly.

3. Is the DTCM permit service included in my Entryvent subscription?

No. The DTCM permit application service is a separate bought service, quoted and applied per event. Your Entryvent subscription covers ticketing and platform access. Contact us with your event details and we will provide a quote for the permit service.

4. What documents do I need to provide?

Standard requirements include your company trade licence, passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory, and venue booking confirmation and No Objection Letter. If your event features performers, you will also need passport copies and profession details for each one. For exhibitions, DTCM requires a full list of all exhibiting companies participating in the event. We will guide you through exactly what is needed for your specific event type.

5. Do I need to do anything once the permit is approved?

When DTCM approves your permit, a performance code is issued. We do not receive this automatically. You must share the performance code with us once received. Once we have it, we activate the sync and everything from that point is handled automatically.

6. What happens after the sync is activated?

Once active, every attendee registration is automatically reported to DTCM in real time. Every ticket confirmation email includes the required compliance code. Walk-in registrations onsite receive their code immediately. All printed badges carry the embedded compliance code. No manual action is required from your team.

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