Visiting the UAE?
Let’s check if you need a visa!
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) consists of: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah.
Getting your visa
Choose the right UAE visa for you
Complete our simplified application in just 3 minutes.
Standard
Tourist eVisa within 8 days
Total fee: from $149.99
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Single or multi-entry
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Duration of stay: 30 or 60 days
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Delivery within 8 days
Urgent
Tourist eVisa within 72 hours
Total fee: from $179.99
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Single or multi-entry
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Duration of stay: 30 or 60 days
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Guaranteed delivery within 72 hours
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Extensive support
Please note: All eVisas must be used within 60 days of issuance. eVisas for stays of 60 days are available for some nationatilities only. You will receive your eVisa confirmation electronically by email.
Required for visa purchase:
- Passport
- Headshot or a selfie (with a plain, light background)
- Date of arrival
- ID card (required for some nationalities)
- Birth certificate of minor, if applicable
- Travel itinerary (required for some nationalities)
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover the trip (required for some nationalities)
- A 6-month bank statement with a $4,000 balance (required for some nationalities)
Do I need a health insurance?
For some visas you may be required to provide evidence of health insurance.
Do I need a return flight ticket?
You can apply without a return flight. However, you may be asked to provide proof of your return flight at the port of entry.
General requirements/notes:
An original passport (must not expire within six (6) months of the expected time of arrival in the UAE).
Documents showing your previously received U.S. visas, green cards, U.K. Resident Permits, or EU resident permits must be valid for at least six months from the expected time of arrival in the UAE.
Upon arrival in the United Arab Emirates, the border officials will ask for your passport and eVisa to ensure you have the proper documentation.
The UAE Embassy does not issue visit, work, tourist, or transit visas for ordinary tourist passports.
All information are up to date as of October 2024.
Sources:
- https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en
- https://gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/372ff584-b68c-11ed-5210-4cd98f768936
- https://www.emirates.com/pe/english/before-you-fly/visa-passport-information/uae-visa-information/
- https://www.visitdubai.com/en/plan-your-trip/visa-information
- https://www.etihad.com/en-ae/fly-etihad/visas
Our process
How our service works?
1. Submit application
Enter your personal details, scan your passport, and pay the fee securely using your credit/debit card or PayPal.
2. Processing
Allow us to handle your visa application. We will coordinate with the UAE government, so you don’t have to.
3. Visa delivered
Once approved, you will receive your visa via email. Print your visa, and you are ready to go. On the government website, you can check the validity of your visa to ensure it is legitimate and active.
FAQs
Questions and answers
I have purchased my visa. How can I check if it’s legitimate and active?
You can verify the validity of your previously issued UAE Tourist visa for Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah using the official UAE government website (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security). You will need your passport number, passport expiry date, and nationality. If you have a Tourist visa for Dubai, please use this official UAE government website (General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs) to perform the check.
What is a UAE Visa on Arrival?
Certain nationalities can obtain a Visa on Arrival upon landing at one of the UAE’s international airports, available in 30-day or 90-day options. This visa cannot be obtained through online applications in advance. A Visa on Arrival can be extendable for some nationalities. Source.
I hold a UK Biometric Residence Permit (BRP). Do I need a UAE/Dubai Visa?
Whether you need a UAE visa depends on your passport nationality. Holding a BRP from the UK doesn’t automatically grant entry to the UAE or Dubai.
- If you have an Indian passport + a BRP – You don’t need a UAE visa if you carry your BRP card or the passport containing your residency Sticker. Source #1: mofa.gov.ae. Source #2: India in UAE on X.com
- If your passport nationality is not Indian and your country is not included in the list of countries available for visa-on-arrival – you need to apply for a UAE eVisa, regardless of having a BRP.
What is the difference between a single and a multiple-entry Tourist eVisa?
With a single-entry Tourist eVisa you are allowed for one (1) entry. A multiple-entry Tourist eVisa allows you to enter and and exit the UAE multiple times during your trip.
Effective March 21, 2021, the UAE Cabinet adopted a new policy allowing multiple-entry visas to be issued for all nationalities.
How many days can I stay with my UAE Tourist eVisa?
Typically, a Tourist eVisa is valid for a stay of 30 days. However, a 60-day Tourist eVisa option is also available for certain nationalities.
Can I extend my UAE Tourist eVisa?
Typically, visa extensions are available.
Is there a 90-day UAE Tourist visa?
Yes, the 90-day UAE Tourist visa is available; however, it is only offered to certain nationalities. To apply, you need to have someone in the UAE to sponsor you.
What happens if I extend my allowed visa stay period?
Please note that if a visa holder exceeds the allowed stay period for their issued visa, they must pay an additional fine to UAE Immigration. The fine is AED 300 for the first day and AED 100 for each subsequent day.
Is there a 5-year tourist visa available for the UAE?
Yes, the 5-year tourist visa allows you to stay for up to 90 days per visit, with multiple entries. The total number of days you can spend in the UAE is limited to 180 days per year.
How can I get a transit visa?
You can apply for a UAE transit eVisa through one of the UAE-based airlines or through a reliable third-party platform. Please note that InstaVisa.org does not currently offer this type of visa.
What types of transit visas are available?
There are two transit visa options available: a 96-hour transit visa and a 48-hour transit visa. Both require you to proceed to a third destination after your short visit to the UAE. They are valid to enter the country for 30 days after issued. Once issued, these visas are not extendable.
My transfer time in the UAE is more than 24 hours. Are there any additional requirements for obtaining the transit visa?
Yes, if your transit time exceeds 24 hours, you must either arrange a confirmed hotel reservation or provide the Emirates ID card and UAE residence visa of the person you will be staying with in the UAE.
Can you help me get a business visa?
We currently do not offer Transit or Business visas for the UAE. We recommend applying directly through the government website or your airline.
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