NB: Stricter photo requirements implemented by immigration in September 2026 is causing delays

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Dubai Tourist Visa - Frequently Asked Questions

Visa Types & Cost

  • 30 Day Single Entry - Adults R1800 / Kids R900
  • 30 Day Single Entry (EXPRESS) - Adults R2200 / Kids R1300
  • 30 Day Multiple Entry - Adults R3200 / Kids R1500
  • 60 Day Single Entry - Adults R3500 / Kids R1500
  • 60 Day Multiple Entry - Adults R4500 / Kids R1750
  • 30 Day Visa Extension - R5000

We accept card payments (Visa/Mastercard via Peach Payments) and free EFT/PayShap bank transfer. EFT carries no extra fee; card payments include a small payment gateway fee shown clearly before you pay.

No, visa costs differ for children and adults.

You will need a multiple-entry tourist visa.

Yes, it can be extended twice for 30 days each from within the UAE.

It is a long-term residency visa (5 or 10 years) allowing foreigners to live, work, and study in the UAE without a sponsor.

Applying & Processing Time

Yes. One application covers your whole group — set the number of adults and children in Step 1, then upload each traveller's passport, photo, and (for children) birth certificate in Step 3. You don't need to submit separate applications for each family member.

  • Apply a minimum of 7 working days before travel (at least 48 working hours in genuine last-minute cases)
  • If less than 5 working days remain, we strongly advise the Express option to avoid disappointment
  • The ideal time to apply is around 2 weeks before your travel date
  • Avoid booking your departure more than 55 days out: your visa is valid for 60 days from its date of issuance, not from your travel date, so applying too early risks it expiring before you fly

  • Normal visa is average 5 working days
  • Express visa is average 2 working days
  • Processing time is dependent on factors such as first time visitor, family, extra background checks etc.
  • Please only contact us after the maximum time has passed for any update if required
  • Remember, only the UAE government can control the processing time or influence the outcome

The fastest way is to apply for an express tourist visa.

Documents & Eligibility

  1. Colour copy of passport (all 4 corners of page with min 6 months validity)
  2. Professional passport photograph
  3. Hotel confirmation with all adult names visible in PDF format, or Tenancy agreement & Emirates ID
  4. Return airline ticket with names visible (PDF format)
  5. Unabridged birth certificate for kids

Foreign nationals

  1. Payslip or 3 month bank statement for a single foreign national applicant

No, you only need to upload a scanned copy of your passport's bio page.

Your passport must be valid for at least six months from your date of exit from the UAE.

Yes, you must upload a passport-sized photo with a plain white background.

Yes, flight confirmation is mandatory and must be uploaded with your application.

Yes, UAE immigration requires confirmed flight and accommodation bookings before applying.

No, there is no fixed minimum bank balance required.

No, standard UAE tourist visas do not require travel or health insurance, and no medical tests are needed.

No, it will not affect the application. However, you may be asked to provide old passports if names have changed.

No, minors must apply with a parent, and their visa must be linked to a parent's application.

No, some services are limited to specific countries depending on the provider.

Yes — we process UAE tourist visas for citizens of the following countries. See your country's specific requirements guide:

After You Apply

Once approved, your visa will be emailed to you in PDF format. You can print it and also keep a digital copy on your phone.

You can verify your UAE visa on the official UAE immigration website using the file validity check service.

You can check your visa validity on the UAE immigration website using the same file validity service.

Typically within 5 business days, though delays can occur if there are issues with the application.

Visit our Track Application page and enter your order number plus the email address you applied with to see your real-time status.

Yes, you can enter or exit from any airport within the UAE.

Yes, the visa allows travel across all seven emirates of the UAE.

No, visa fees are generally non-refundable unless covered under specific terms and conditions.

Reasons include incorrect documentation, criminal record, previous overstays, or existing active visa applications.

Yes, but unless your situation changes, the application may be rejected again.

Yes, if you secure employment in the UAE — your employer would need to sponsor the conversion process. This falls outside our tourist visa service, so you'd coordinate that directly with your employer.

You may be fined AED 50 per day you overstay, plus an AED 300 exit pass fee, and an AED 3,200 absconding fine if the overstay exceeds 5 days, with possible legal consequences including blacklisting.

About Us & Other Services

  • Registered company with the CIPC (2023/984832/07)
  • Read the hundreds of Google reviews at this link
  • Any visa issued can be verified on the UAE government immigration website at smartservices.icp.gov.ae

We can arrange a variety of travel services through our reliable partners in the UAE, such as:

  • Hotel bookings
  • Private airport transfers
  • Photo touch-up for your visa photo
  • eSIMs