UAE Visa Application From the UAE: Your Expert Guide

Apply for a UAE Tourist Visa

The United Arab Emirates is one of the world's most exciting travel destinations — a country where world-class luxury, rich culture, and breathtaking landscapes exist side by side. A UAE tourist visa gives you access to all seven emirates: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, and Fujairah.

Applying for a UAE visa online with musafir.com is quick, straightforward, and fully managed by our expert visa team. From selecting the right visa type to verifying your documents and delivering your e-visa, we handle the entire process so you can focus on planning your trip.

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Types of UAE Visas

14-Day UAE Tourist Visa Ideal for short visits and quick getaways. The 14-day UAE tourist visa allows a stay of up to 14 days from your date of entry and is valid for 60 days from the date of issue. Available in both standard and express processing options.

30-Day UAE Tourist Visa The most popular option for leisure travellers and family visits. The 30-day UAE visit visa allows a stay of up to 30 days from entry, valid for 60 days from issue. Perfect if you want enough time to explore multiple emirates at a relaxed pace.

60-Day UAE Tourist Visa Designed for extended holidays and longer family stays. The 60-day UAE tourist visa allows a stay of up to 60 days from entry, valid for 60 days from issue. Available in single-entry and multiple-entry formats.

Express UAE Tourist Visa Need your UAE visa faster? Our express visa service prioritises your application and delivers your UAE e-visa in as little as 24 hours. Available for 14, 30, and 60-day durations. Learn more about the Express UAE Visa →

UAE Visa Extension (Inside Country) Already in the UAE and want to stay longer? You can extend your tourist visa by 30 days without leaving the country. Learn more about the UAE Visa Extension →

UAE Visa Change (Airport to Airport) If your UAE tourist visa has expired and you need to renew it, you can exit and re-enter the UAE on a fresh tourist visa — by short-haul flight or overland bus. Learn more about the UAE Visa Change →

UAE Visa Fees & Charges

All prices below are per person and inclusive of consulate fees, musafir.com service fees, and applicable taxes.

A refundable security deposit of AED 1,050 applies to visa change by flight (most nationalities).

Documents Required to Apply for a UAE Visa

Standard requirements for all applicants:

1. Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from your travel date (copy of first and last pages)
2. Recent passport-size photograph with a white background
3. Travel itinerary or confirmed return flight details

If applying under a UAE resident guarantor:

1. Copy of guarantor's passport (first, last, and visa pages)
2. Copy of guarantor's Emirates ID
3. Guarantor's UAE residence visa with a minimum of 3 months validity

Accommodation confirmation:

1. Hotel booking confirmation, or
2. Address and contact details of your host in the UAE

Age-specific notes:

• Female applicants under 30 and male applicants under 22 are required to travel with a parent or spouse to minimise rejection risk. Please confirm requirements with our visa team based on your nationality.
• Children under 12 are eligible for child visa rates and require their own separate visa application.

UAE Tourist Visa Processing Time

How will I receive my UAE visa?

Your UAE tourist visa is an e-visa — delivered directly to your email address and/or WhatsApp once approved. There is no physical stamp required. Simply save or print the e-visa and present it at immigration on arrival.

When can I apply?

You can apply for a UAE tourist visa between 58 days and 5 working days before your intended arrival date.

UAE Tourist Visa Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs a UAE tourist visa? Most foreign nationals require a UAE tourist visa to enter the United Arab Emirates. Exceptions include UAE citizens, GCC nationals, and certain passport holders who qualify for visa-on-arrival or free entry. Contact our team to confirm requirements for your specific nationality.

Can I apply for a UAE visa online? Yes. musafir.com offers a fully online UAE visa application process — from payment to document upload and e-visa delivery. Apply at musafir.com or contact our team via phone, WhatsApp, or email.

What is the difference between a 30-day and 60-day UAE tourist visa? A 30-day visa allows a stay of up to 30 days from the date of entry; a 60-day visa allows a stay of up to 60 days from entry. Both are valid for 60 days from the date of issue. Choose based on how long you plan to stay in the UAE.

Can I extend my UAE tourist visa? Yes. musafir.com's inside-country UAE visa extension service allows you to add 30 days to your current tourist visa without leaving the UAE at any point. Apply at least 4–5 working days before your current visa expiry date.

What happens if I overstay my UAE tourist visa? Overstaying a UAE tourist visa results in daily fines charged by UAE Immigration. These must be paid directly at the immigration counter. Always apply for an extension or visa change before your current visa expires.

What is the difference between a UAE visa change and a UAE visa extension? A UAE visa extension (inside country) allows you to renew your visa without leaving the UAE. A UAE visa change requires a brief exit from the UAE — by short-haul flight or overland bus — after which you re-enter on a fresh visa. Both options are available through musafir.com.

How much does a UAE tourist visa cost? UAE tourist visas start from AED 399 for a 14-day standard visa. Express processing, longer durations, and child visas are priced differently. See the full fee table in the UAE Visa Fees & Charges section above.

Can children apply for a UAE tourist visa? Yes. All travellers — including children — require their own UAE tourist visa. Child rates are available for travellers under 12 years of age. Child visas can be applied for alongside adult visa applications.

Why choose musafir.com for your UAE visa? musafir.com offers more than 20 years of visa expertise, a 98.2% success rate, and over 1.6 million visas processed. Our zero-error pre-submission document review, express processing, and end-to-end support make us one of the UAE's most trusted visa service providers.

UAE Tourist Visa Frequently Asked Questions