The UAE Tourist Visa allows travelers—who are not eligible for visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival—to visit the United Arab Emirates for leisure, family visits, or short stays. It is available through airlines like Etihad, Emirates, Flydubai, Air Arabia, as well as through licensed travel agents and hotels in the UAE. A long-term, 5-year multiple-entry variant is also offered, enabling stays of up to 90 days per visit, with possible extensions.
Eligibility
Needed for travelers who cannot enter via visa-free or visa-on-arrival programs.
Females under 18 must travel with parents; otherwise, they cannot apply alone.
Airlines, agencies, or hotels must sponsor or arrange the visa on your behalf—UAE embassies do not issue tourist visas directly.
General Requirements
Passport: Valid for at least 6 months from entry date (for most airlines); some airlines require at least 3 months as minimum.
Photograph: Recent color photo, white background.
Return Ticket: Proof of onward journey.
Proof of Stay: Hotel booking or residential address.
Financial Proof (for 5-year visa): Bank statements showing a balance of USD 4,000 (or equivalent) for past 6 months.
Health Insurance: Valid in the UAE.
Types of Tourist Visas
Short-term (typically 30 days, single or multiple entry).
Long-term (60 days, single or multiple entry), extendable.
5-year Multiple-Entry Visa: Allows 90-day stays per visit, extendable for another 90 days.
No, tourist visas must be arranged by airlines, hotels, or licensed agents—not directly via UAE embassies or government websites.
Yes, they can apply on your behalf through approved platforms. However, minors or unaccompanied females under 18 may face restrictions.
UAE authorities are strict—passports with frayed corners, stains, or scratched chips may result in boarding denial even if the visa is valid.
Yes—short-term or long-term visas often allow extensions (e.g. 30-day extensions for a 60-day visa). 5-year visa holders can also extend individual stays.
Yes. Fake “fast-track” Visa services are common. Only official channels—airlines, ICP, GDRFA—are trustworthy.