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United Arab Emirates flagUAE Tourist Visit Visa (30 / 60-day)

Category: Tourist · Processing time: 24–96 hours (e-Visa)

Editorially reviewedLast updated 2026-05-17Reviewed by MigrantIQ Editorial TeamOfficial visa portal

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Visa type

Tourist

Processing time

24–96 hours (e-Visa)

Fees

30day: AED 100

Validity

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Stay duration

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Entry type

Confirm single/multiple entry rules

Insurance

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Overview

Short-stay entry for tourism, family visits, or short business trips to the UAE. Available as 30-day single-entry, 60-day single-entry, or 5-year multi-entry.

  • Leads to permanent residency: No
  • Requires job offer: No
  • Language required: No
  • Minimum education: Not specified

Estimated Costs

  • - 30day: AED 100
  • - 60day: AED 250
  • - 5yearMultiEntry: AED 650

Required Documents

  • - Passport valid 6+ months
  • - Recent passport photo
  • - Return ticket
  • - Hotel booking
  • - Bank statement (3 months)

Application Steps

  1. Apply through ICP, GDRFA Dubai, or a UAE-licensed sponsor (airline / hotel)
  2. Upload passport and photo
  3. Pay government fee
  4. Receive e-Visa via email within 24–96 hours
  5. Travel and present e-Visa at port of entry

Always confirm the latest steps and forms on the official portal: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP)

Travel Insurance Requirement

  • Mandatory: Confirm with official source
  • Minimum coverage: Confirm current coverage rules
  • Valid regions: Confirm accepted regions
  • Approved providers: Use providers accepted by the official authority

Embassy, Consulate & Appointments

Embassy, consulate, jurisdiction, and appointment details vary by applicant location. Confirm the correct office before booking travel or paying fees.

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Benefits & What This Visa Allows

  • - Tourism, business meetings, family visits
  • - Multi-entry options
  • - 5-year multi-entry option available

Trust & safety

Before you pay or submit documents

Use the official portal for applications and payments. Be careful with agents who guarantee approval, ask for personal-account transfers, or pressure you to send originals before a written contract.

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Relevant laws

  • Immigration Status and Overstay Rules

    Immigration · Severity: Critical

    Your right to stay in United Arab Emirates depends on the exact visa, residence permit, entry stamp, or visa-free allowance you hold. Do not assume a pending application, job offer, or school

  • Housing Contract and Deposit Rules

    Housing · Severity: Medium

    Rental contracts in United Arab Emirates may require written terms, legal deposit handling, inventory records, notice periods, and landlord registration. Never rely only on informal chat mess

  • Driving Licence and Road Rules

    Transport · Severity: Medium

    Your foreign driving licence may only be valid temporarily in United Arab Emirates. Some residents must exchange their licence, carry an International Driving Permit, or pass local tests afte

Active scam alerts

  • Some agents overcharge newcomers for translations, notarisation, apostilles, or courier services for United Arab Emirates, and may produce documents that are not accepted by official authorit

  • Scammers impersonate airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents and claim you must pay a special fee to enter United Arab Emirates, avoid questioning, release documents, or fast-tr

  • Fraudsters offer admission, scholarships, or student visa packages for United Arab Emirates through unofficial agents. Victims may receive fake acceptance letters that fail verification durin

  • Scammers advertise fake apartments in United Arab Emirates, pressure newcomers to transfer a deposit before viewing, and disappear after sending a fake lease or copied property photos.

Quick Eligibility Check

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Common Rejection Reasons

  • - Incomplete or inconsistent documents
  • - Insufficient financial evidence
  • - Unclear purpose of visit or weak ties to home country
  • - Missing translations, signatures, appointment confirmations, or required forms

Application Tips

  • - Start with the official checklist before paying any third party.
  • - Keep bank statements, employment letters, travel plans, and accommodation details consistent.
  • - Book appointments early and keep copies of every submitted form, receipt, and confirmation.
  • - Do not use agents who guarantee approval or request payment to personal accounts.

Sources & References

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