How To Apply For Dubai Visa


If your a tourist this post is for you How to apply for Dubai Visa


UAE VISA On Arrival 

30‑day visit eligibility

If you are a passport holder of the below country or territory, no advance visa arrangements are required to visit the UAE. Simply disembark your flight at Dubai International airport and proceed to immigration, where your passport will be stamped with a 30‑day visit visa free of charge.


90‑day visit eligibility

If you are a passport holder of one of the below countries or territories, your passport will be stamped with a multiple entry 90‑day visit visa that's valid for 6 months from the date of issue, and for a stay of 90 days in total. Citizens of the below European countries are also entitled to apply for a pre‑arranged visit visa if their 90‑day visa on arrival has been fully utilized.


180‑day visit eligibility

If you hold a Mexican passport you’re eligible for a multiple entry 180‑day visit visa that's valid for 6 months from the date of issue, and for a stay of 180 days in total.


Dubai Immigration  procedures

Visitor's asked to proceed for eye screening are required to present a hard copy of their visa or a printed version of the visa number confirmation page at the screening counter. As an added security measure, Immigration Authorities at Dubai International Airport are now conducting random eye screening for visitors to Dubai.

If you do not have a copy with you, a charge of AED 30 per copy applies ‑ payable only in AED. procedures

Important information

Before you travel to the UAE, please check your visa requirements and make sure you have a valid visa if needed, or if your passport needs to be valid for a minimum period. Holders of non‑standard passports and travel documents may also have different entry requirements: find out if you need to apply for a visa and other passport requirements.


As of 29 April 2016, GCC residence permit holders will need to apply for a UAE visa before arriving in Dubai.


As of 1 May 2017, Indian nationals holding a normal passport valid for a minimum of six months from the arrival date, and a visit visa or green card issued by the USA which is valid for a minimum of six months, or holding a UK or EU residence, can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days for a charge of AED120 (subject to change). They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 14 days for AED250 (subject to change).


Prearranged UAE visas

Visa type

48‑hour

Duration

48 hours

Approximate rate inclusive of VAT

US$10

Extensions

Non‑extendable


Visa type

96‑hour

Duration

4 days from arrival date

Approximate rate inclusive of VAT

US$30

Extensions

Non‑extendable


Visa type

Tourist – short term (single entry)

from arrival date

Approximate rate inclusive of VAT

US$90

Extensions

Extendable US$230

Visa type

Tourist – short term (multiple entry)

Duration

30 days from first entry

Approximate rate inclusive of VAT

US$175

Extensions

Extendable US$230

Visa type

Tourist – long term (single entry)

Duration

90 days from arrival date

Approximate rate inclusive of VAT

US$190

Extensions

Extendable US$230

Visa type

Tourist – long term (multiple entry)

Duration

90 days from first entry

Approximate rate inclusive of VAT

US$460

Extensions

Extendable US$230



Required documents

Colour photograph of applicant

Colour copy of applicant's passport. The passport must be valid for at least three months.

The original application form (available at all Emirates ticketing offices) can be accessed in Arabic or English, depending on the applicant’s nationality. Download the English or Arabic application form.

Copy of the Emirates ticket



Additional documents are required for visitors of some countries

Additional documents may be required, depending on your country of residence. Please use our visa search tool above or visit our visa requirements page for more information.



Rules and conditions

  • Visa fees must be paid upon application.
  • Additional visa processing fees apply.
  • The passenger must travel to and from Dubai on Emirates or codeshare flights only.
  • Visa fees are non‑refundable.
  • The ticket is non‑refundable if the visa has been issued and utilized.
  • Visa processing time is approximately 3 to 4 working days.
  • Entry into the UAE is subject to immigration approval.
  • All visas are valid to enter Dubai for 60 days from the date of issue, except the 96‑hour and 48‑hour visas, which are valid for 30 days from the date of issue.
How and where to apply for your prearranged UAE visa
Apply online through Manage your booking
Mobile application DVPC

Apply online
Nationals of countries requiring a prearranged UAE visa can now apply and pay for their visas online through emirates.com.


If you are travelling to or stopping over in Dubai with Emirates, you can submit an application and receive your UAE visa entirely online – without having to submit your passport for stamping. You can apply for your UAE visa through our Manage your booking after you book your Emirates flight. VFS processing fees apply. For more information please visit VFS Global.


The online visa application service is available for residents and nationals of many countries around the world. Find out if you can apply for a UAE visa. Applicants' passports must have at least six months' validity as of their date of travel to Dubai, and must be machine readable passports – handwritten passports are not accepted.

Download the prearranged visa application form