The United Arab Emirates Platform

Apply for a UAE visit eVisa

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Three Easy Steps to Get Your e-Visa

Apply Online

Provide basic information like citizenship and the purpose of travel.

Upload Documents & Pay

Upload your documents. We accept both credit and debit card payments.

Get the Visa

Once confirmed, the e-Visa will be sent to the email address in your application.

Types of UAE Visas

Based on your requirement, we facilitate these types of UAE visit eVisas via UAEP.

Visas Validity Extensions
Tourist — 14 Days 14 days from arrival Yes
Tourist — 30 Days 30 days from arrival Yes
Tourist — 60 Days 60 days from arrival Yes
Transit Visa — 96 Hours 4 days from entry No
Tourist — 30 Days Multiple Entry 30 days from first entry Yes
Tourist — 60 Days Multiple Entry 60 days from first entry Yes
GCC Residents or Domestic Worker 30 days from arrival Yes

* Visas can be extended twice, each for 30 extra days without leaving the country. Renewal must be done before the visa or extension expires.

* If you applied through the GOVR portal, you can extend directly. If you used a third-party service, you'll need to request the extension from them.

Countries Whose Citizens Need a UAE Visit Visa

Africa

Algeria
Angola
Benin
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Congo
Congo (Republic)
Djibouti
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Ivory Coast
Kenya
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mozambique
Namibia
Niger
Nigeria
Rwanda
São Tomé
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sudan
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Asia

Afghanistan
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Cambodia
China
Indonesia
Iraq
Jordan
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Mongolia
Myanmar
Nepal
North Korea
Pakistan
Philippines
Sri Lanka
Syria
Tajikistan
Thailand
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
Yemen

Europe

Belarus
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Georgia
Macedonia
Moldova

Oceania

Fiji
Kiribati
Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Nauru
Papua New Guinea
Palau
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Tonga
Tuvalu
Vanuatu

Latin America & the Caribbean

Belize
Bolivia
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Nicaragua
Guyana
Suriname
Venezuela

FAQs

No, all workers, nannies, and drivers who are residents in GCC countries must apply for a UAE visa before traveling.

They should apply for the GCC Residents Visa, which allows entry into the UAE for domestic workers, drivers, and dependents of GCC residents.

📌 Required Documents usually include:

  • Passport copy (valid at least 6 months)
  • GCC residence permit (valid at least 3 months)
  • Recent passport-size photo
  • Sponsor’s GCC ID copy

Yes, GCC residents need a valid visa to enter the UAE. The visa is valid for 30 days and can be extended if required.

No, each family member must have a separate application. However, you can use the same email address for all of them.

Your UAE Visit Visa or Dubai Visa will be sent to the email address and WhatsApp number that was provided at the starting of the application process.

In case your application gets rejected by the immigration department, it is non-refundable.

Once you have a valid UAE Visa, you can travel anywhere within the country.

Once accepted, visa applications require a minimum of 2–4 working days to process, which might take longer in some cases.

An urgent application is a priority visa service that, for an additional fee of $50, allows your UAE visa to be processed within one to two days on business days, instead of the standard timeline.

  • Tourist visas are typically valid for 30 or 60 days.
  • Extensions are possible for 30 days each, with a maximum stay of 120 days in a year.

Yes, but you must secure employment in the UAE, and the employer must sponsor and process your employment visa.

There is a fine of AED 50 per day you have to pay.

If you stay longer than 4 days, you will be reported for escaping and banned from entering the UAE permanently.

  • If your layover exceeds 8 hours and you plan to leave the airport, you need a transit visa.

Health insurance is not a mandatory requirement for obtaining a UAE visa.

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