Travelling to the United Arab Emirates requires a valid UAE visit visa which is important for you as a tourist business traveler or you’re just visiting your family. The Dubai visit visa application process is really simple but understanding the requirements eligibility and validity can help you avoid delays or rejections. In this guide you can learn everything about obtaining an online UAE visit visa.

Types of UAE visit visas

• • Tourist visa is designed for travelers like you who wish to explore the UAE for leisure purposes. It is available in different Validity durations. 30 days tourist visa is ideal for your short vacation while 60 day tourist visa is suitable for longer stays. A multi-entry tourist visa allows multiple entries within a specific time.

• • A business visa is issued for professionals who need to travel to the UAE for work related purposes. It might require sponsorship from your UAE based company.

• • UAE transit visa is valid for 96 hours. You can get this visa if you are stopping over in the UAE while enroute to another destination.

• • If you’re applying for a visa with the goal of job seeking, the 60-day single-entry visit visa is the best option.

    It gives you enough time to explore opportunities, attend interviews, and begin your journey toward employment in the UAE.

  • If you are visiting your relatives in the UAE then a UAE family visit visa is your best bet. It allows extended state based on your sponsorship by your family member who is a resident.

• • Are you seeking employment in the UAE? If yes then a job seeker visa is your best bet. The visa permits short term stays while you are looking for job opportunities.

  • GCC passport holders do not need a visa to enter the UAE. However, non-GCC nationals who are residents in GCC countries must apply for a GCC Resident Visa.

  • Notice for GCC Residents

    Nationals of the following countries — Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Republic), Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Morocco, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Mongolia, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Turkiye, Vietnam, Yemen, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Tonga, Vanuatu, Belize, Bolivia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Suriname, Venezuela — who are residents of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, or Bahrain, are required to apply for a UAE GCC Resident Visa.

    The visa fee is 200 USD and can be applied through our platform before travel.

     

    GCC Companion Visit Visa – 30 Days

    This visa allows a non-GCC national to accompany a GCC citizen (from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, or Oman) for a 30-day visit to the UAE.

     

    Required Documents:

    1. A valid passport (with at least 6 months of validity) for the companion

    2. A copy of the companion’s national ID (front and back)

    3. Proof of GCC residency, based on the country:

       • Saudi Arabia: ID screenshot from Muqeem or Absher app

       • Kuwait: ID screenshot from the Hawiyati app

    4. A copy of the GCC sponsor’s passport (the citizen the companion is traveling with)

How to apply for a UAE visit visa?

• • You need to decide whether you need a tourist or visit visa based on your travel purpose.

• • To apply for a Dubai visit visa online you need to provide a valid passport with at least six months validity. Passport size photograph.

• • You can apply for a UAE visit visa through our portal govr.ae/uaep. 

• • The standard processing time takes three to five business days. If you go for Urgent processing you can get your visa in just 24 to 48 hours. But for an Urgent visa you need to provide extra charges.

• • Once approved your Dubai visa online can be emailed to you.  you just need to print it and carry a digital copy while you are traveling.

Travel tips for UAE visit visa holders

The UAE has strict regulations regarding dress code and public behavior. It is advisable for you to have medical insurance covering your stay in the UAE. Furthermore you must carry UAE dirhams but credit and debit cards are widely accepted.

Applying for a UAE visit visa is a simple process. If you follow the guidelines carefully, by selecting the correct Dubai visit visa, submitting accurate documents and avoiding common mistakes, you can enjoy a stress free trip to the UAE. Whether you are visiting for tourism business or family purposes, ensuring a smooth visa application process can truly improve your travel experience. Start planning your UAE journey today!

Important Notice:

At this time, Bangladeshi passport holders are not eligible to apply for a UAE visa due to high rejection rates and current entry restrictions. Additionally, applicants holding a Pakistani passport may face a high chance of rejection, and visa approval is not guaranteed.

Please also note that nationals from Libya, Somalia, and Afghanistan are currently not permitted to apply for UAE visas.

Furthermore, individuals holding a travel document (not an ordinary passport) are not eligible for UAE visa applications under current regulations.

Important Notice:

No additional payment is required after submitting your application.

There is no need for a flight ticket, no hotel booking, and no sponsor is needed to apply.

New updates

Indian passport holders are eligible for a 14-day visa on arrival in the UAE if they possess a valid visa or residence permit from one of the following countries:

• United States (including tourist visas and Green Cards)

• United Kingdom

• European Union member states

• Australia

• Canada

Update Only for Nigerian Applicants: Age Requirement & Refundable Security Deposit

Applicants holding  Nigerian nationality must be 40 years or older to apply for a UAE visa. A refundable security deposit of $600 is also required. This amount will be fully refunded after departure from the UAE, provided all conditions are met.

By submitting your application, you confirm that you meet the age requirement and agree to the refundable deposit policy.

Applicants holding Nepali passports are now required to pay a security deposit of AED 1,030 when applying for a UAE visit visa.

• 💰 Refundable:

  The amount will be refunded after confirmed departure from the UAE or upon conversion to a work visa.