A Tourist Visa In Dubai
The Dubai tourist visa is the most common type of visa for travelers wishing to attend conferences, funerals, etc. The withdrawal period for this visa is 30 days. If a visa holder intends to stay in the country after that period he must apply for either a six-month residence visa or a two-year employment visa. To do this, he must provide an address upon entry and his sponsor’s permission. While there is no restriction on how far the sponsor is allowed to live from the address provided, city planners have divided Dubai into different zones and each zone has a specific population limit. Visitors who intend to live in Dubai past their tourist visas are discouraged from applying for zone 3 residencies unless they already have established ties with the city.
Business or pleasure? If it is business, we’re here to help you. If it is pleasure and you have at least one million UAE dirhams saved up, then welcome to the UAE. This site will be your guide for everything related to a tourist visa in Dubai-related questions and queries. From knowing about the process of getting a tourist visa in Dubai, to understanding things like foreign worker levy (FWL), entry and exit rules, what happens if your passport expires during your stay and other important details – you will find them all here.
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.
This service is only available to passengers with a confirmed Emirates booking where an Emirates ticket has already been issued and the flight itinerary already includes the desired time in Dubai. The itinerary into and out of Dubai should be on one ticket (PNR), and these flights must be Emirates flights. Note that any itineraries including any flights to or from Dubai on other carriers are not eligible for the online visa service.
A minimum of four international working days prior to arrival in Dubai is required, however Emirates does recommend that online applications are made as early as possible.
Apply in the UAE
If you have a family member or near relative who is a UAE resident, they can apply for a visa on your behalf at any of our ticketing offices in the UAE. Please note that this service is only available to residents of the UAE.