Applying for a visit visa in UAE is not an easy task. Multiple requirements and several documents have to be completed before sending all the things through the mail. The processing time may take up to 10 weeks, so, you must be patient and need extra attention to get your visa without any inconvenience.The UAE introduced a mandatory tourist visa system in April 2013, effective May 1st. A tourist can stay up to 90 days in the UAE upon each visit or get several visits per year of 180 days each upon payment of a fee. A tourist is defined as someone traveling to the UAE for non-work purposes for a period not exceeding 90 days.
How Many Times Can Renew Visit Visa In Uae
UAE has a special permit for foreign expats willing to live in the country and principally for their families. It is based on a life long renewable visit visa. This permit can be renewed every year with a legal fee of around 50 US$, and the permitting process takes around one month. There are special conditions and possible restrictions that apply to this VISA as detailed below.Travelers would prefer to visit Dubai as it is an appealing place with great accommodation facilities, excellent infrastructure and also because of its geographical location on the map of the world. There are many who want to spend vacations in Dubai and they want to stay there for a few days to a few months according to their budgets.
PROCEDURE FOR TOURIST VISA EXTENSION IN DUBAI
The Dubai tourist visa extension procedure is pretty straightforward.
- You can renew a tourist visa in Dubai for 30 days twice.
- Keep a check on the expiry date of the first extension.
- Apply for the second renewal before the first one expires.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A TOURIST VISA EXTENSION IN DUBAI?
Here is how to apply for a tourist visa extension in Dubai:
By GDRFA App
- Login to GDRFA app
- Go to the dashboard and open dependent visa details
- Tap Renew Residence button
- Fill up the details
- Select delivery method
- Attach documents
- Submit the fee
- Wait for SMS/email confirmation
Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship
- Visit the online portal of Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship
- Enter your credentials
- Add attachments
- Submit AED 600 fee and apply for an extension
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VISA RENEWAL IN DUBAI
In order to renew your visa, you will need to submit:
- A transcript of the applicant’s passport. Ensure the passport has a minimum validity of six months
- A passport-size photo with white background
DUBAI TOURIST VISA EXTENSION FEE
You will have to pay AED 600 during each time of renewal.
DUBAI TOURIST VISA EXTENSION GRACE PERIOD
Visa overstayers who couldn’t renew their tourist visa will have to pay AED 100 fine for each extra day they have overstayed. The number of days will be calculated from 10 days after the visa expiry date.
EXEMPTION FOR TOURIST VISA EXTENSION IN DUBAI
There is an exception to some of the tourists in Dubai. They are not obliged to follow the rule for the extension that others need to abide by. These include:
- residents of GCC countries
- special entry permits
- 96-hour permit for special missions
FAQS
FOR HOW LONG A TOURIST VISA REMAINS VALID?
A tourist visa can be issued for 30 or 90 days. You may opt either for single entry or multiple entries.
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CAN CHILDREN GET A FREE VISIT VISA?
A UAE Cabinet passed a resolution in July 2018 that states, children below 18 years old can get a free tourist visa from 15th July to 15th September every year, provided they are accompanied by adults.
CAN WOMEN BELOW THE AGE OF 18 APPLY FOR A TOURIST VISA?
Women under 18 years old can apply for a tourist visa, only if they are travelling with their parents.
DO AIRLINES ALSO OFFER VISIT VISA IN THE UAE?
You may also apply for visit visa through airlines. Each of them has different conditions. However, the basic condition for them all is that you are flying with them.
- Etihad Airways offers single entry as well as multiple tourist visa, varying based on the number of days.
- Each of them can be extended twice for 30 days for AED 960.
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF VISIT VISAS ETIHAD AIRWAYS OFFER?
Etihad Airways offers:
TOURIST VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY
- Validity: 60 days
- Duration: 30 days
- Visa fee: AED 650
LONG TERM TOURIST VISA SINGLE ENTRY
- Validity: 60 days
- Duration: 90 days
- Visa fee: AED 1000
LONG TERM VISIT VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY
- Validity: 60 days
- Duration: 90 days
- Visa fee: AED 2500
WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO RENEW VISA BY ETIHAD AIRWAYS?
You need to submit:
- Complete application form
- A 6x6cm photograph in colour (minimum of 600×600 pixels) with a white background
- A photocopy of your passport showing your credentials including passport number, date of issue and expiry
- A passport with at least six months validity
- A confirmed ticket travelling into Abu Dhabi Airport and onwards from Abu Dhabi to a third destination
- A visa fee
MY VISA IS ABOUT TO EXPIRE TOMORROW AND I CAN’T GO BACK TO MY HOME COUNTRY DUE TO FLIGHT SUSPENSION. CAN I STAY IN THE UAE AMID CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC?
Yes, you can stay in the UAE amid COVID-19. The UAE government has granted a visa exemption for all types of entry permits expired during the flight suspension. Meanwhile, you can apply for a visa extension.