If you want to apply for a visa to Dubai but do not have a degree certificate, you must obtain a provisional certificate. This certificate is not a degree certificate, rather it is a local certificate granted by the Dubai institution known as the Higher Committee of Certifications. If you do not have the original degree certificate or the original English translation of the certificate, you can apply to the Higher Colleges of Technology for a provisional certificate (HCT). The HCT will provide this certificate after reviewing your application and evaluating your submission. Make sure you understand that the HCT will not offer you a temporary certificate if you have already finished the degree or have a normal degree certificate from the institution. A provisional certificate takes around two weeks to process, although it might take longer depending on the demand at the HCT.