How long is the Dubai visa valid for?

Your E-Visa is valid for 60 days from the date of issue, allowing you to stay up to 14 days stay per entry.

Can I apply for a Dubai visa with my nationality?

We have confirmed that the E-Visa for Dubai is available to passport holders. Eligibility is subject to your individual circumstances at the time of application.

Can children travel to Dubai on this visa?

Yes. A separate child visa application is required for travellers under 18. Prices may differ — please add a child traveller to see the applicable fee.

How long does the Dubai visa take to process?

Processing typically takes 0–1 business days from when your complete application is submitted. Plan to apply at least 1 days before your travel date to account for any additional checks.

What documents do I need for the Dubai visa?

The required documents for your Dubai E-Visa are listed in the Documents section on this page. The exact list depends on your nationality and residency.

How recent does my passport photo need to be?

Your passport-sized photograph must have been taken within the last 6 months. It should have a plain white or off-white background, with your face clearly visible and no glasses.

How much does the Dubai visa cost?

The visa fee starts from AED 699. The exact amount depends on the visa type, number of entries, and any processing tier you choose. All fees are shown transparently before you confirm your application.

Is the visa fee refundable if my application is rejected?

Visa fees are generally non-refundable, even if your application is rejected or you decide not to travel. We recommend applying only after you have confirmed your travel plans and ensured all documents are in order.

How do I apply for the Dubai eVisa?

The entire process is online. Fill in your details, upload your passport and photo, pay the fee, and your eVisa will be emailed to you. No embassy visit is required.

What should I do after my visa is approved?

Print or save a digital copy of your visa confirmation. Check that all details (name, passport number, dates) are correct. Carry your visa document and supporting papers when you travel.

What happens if I overstay my Dubai visa?

Overstaying a visa is a serious violation. You may face fines, detention, deportation, and a ban from future entry. Always leave before your authorised stay expires.

Dubai Visa for UAE residents | Requirements, Fees, Documents & Processing Time

Dubai Visa

Get in 3-4 days

If applied before 26 Jun 2026 11:06 GST

About visa

AED 399

Tourist E-Visa14 days staySingle Entry

Get on 30 Jun 2026

Validity: 60 days

Also see: UAE visa →

Dubai visa · gateway to seven emirates

The Journey

Start in Dubai, then use the same UAE visa to branch into beaches, culture, mountains, and capital-day escapes across the emirates.

Tap or swipe to explore each emirate.

Your Tourist E-Visa start in Dubai and travel across all seven emirates.

60 days14 days staySingle Entry

Visa overview

Plan your Dubai visa with clearer next steps

Tourist E-Visa lets you review the main requirements before you apply online with Musafir. The details below are tailored for travellers living in United Arab Emirates. Use this page to compare price, processing time, validity, stay duration.

Processing time

Get in 3-4 days

Price from

AED 399

Validity

60 days

Stay duration

14 days stay

Entry type

Single Entry

Dubai visa — what you need to know

Dubai is the UAE's most iconic city — home to the Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, and year-round sunshine. Most international visitors need a UAE tourist visa to enter Dubai, which also covers the entire country including Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and all seven emirates. The same visa application covers your full UAE trip, processed entirely online through Musafir.

What's in the price?

Government visa fee

Official visa fee charged by the embassy, consulate or immigration authority.

musafir.com service fee

Service fee for application support, review and handling.

musafir.com Visa Care

Get human support from our team for visa questions, follow ups and issue resolution.

Application tracking

Stay updated on the progress of your visa application.

Documents required

For residents of United Arab Emirates: First Page of Passport, Photograph, Guarantor's passport, Guarantor's Emirates ID, Guarantor's visa (optional), Flight Ticket (optional), Accommodation Proof (optional)

First Page of Passport

The photo page of your passport, showing your details and passport number. Should be valid for at least 6 months from your date of travel.

Photograph

A recent color photograph that meets standard passport photo requirements.

Guarantor's passport

Passport copy of the sponsor or guarantor residing in the UAE.

Your documents are protected with bank-grade AES-256 encryption

How to get Dubai visa?

Step 1

Check eligibility

Confirm your nationality and passport are eligible for an eVisa.

30 sec

Step 2

Fill the online form

Start the eVisa application with your personal and travel details.

3–5 min

Step 3

Upload documents

Upload a clear copy of your passport bio page and a recent photo.

1–2 min

Step 4

Pay the visa fee

Pay securely online.

30 sec

Step 5

Track and receive your eVisa

Your eVisa will be available in My Orders and emailed to you. Print or save it on your phone — you will need it at the border.

3-4 days

Total timeline: 3-4 days

Processing times are indicative. Allow additional time during peak seasons or public holidays.

Travel timing

When do you plan to travel?

Choose your travel date and we'll show the best time to apply.

Travel date

The timeline updates instantly after you select a date.

Your travel window

Pick a travel date to see your apply-by guidance and estimated visa timeline.

Important things to know

A few things to know before you continue

Visa approval is solely at the discretion of the Dubai Immigration Authorities. Musafir.com and Universal Travels and Tourism LLC do not guarantee the approval of any visa application.

Visa fees are not refundable once the application has been submitted to Immigration. This applies regardless of approval, delay, rejection, cancellation or non use of the visa.

If the application cannot be submitted due to Immigration restrictions or missing required documents, the visa fee will be refunded.