UAE Tourist Visa : If you are already in the UAE and your resident visa has been cancelled or tourist visa has expired, you can apply for a Long Term Tourist Visa Single Entry. You can apply for the tourist visa whilst you are in the UAE to avoid any fines or legal implications. Once your visa is approved, you will need to complete the status change application through gatewayz.co
Visa processing should take three to four days. All visa fees and charges are non-refundable.
Do I need a visa to visit the UAE?
If you’re planning to visit the UAE, you may be required to apply for a visa, even if you’re just transiting through Abu Dhabi. Explore the country we call home for up to 96 hours with a UAE Transit Visa or stay for up to 60 days with a UAE Tourist Visa. You can apply for your UAE visa quickly and easily online.
If you are from any of the countries or regions listed below, you do not need to apply for a visa before you travel to the UAE. When you land in Abu Dhabi, simply make your way to immigration to receive a visa when you arrive.
- Andorra
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Chile
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Honduras
- Hong Kong (SAR of China)
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Malta
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Nauru
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- People’s Republic of China
- Peru
- Poland
- Republic of Mauritius
- Republic of El Salvador
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russian
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- San Marino
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- The Vatican
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Uruguay
What type of visa do I need?
The visa you need will depend on the length of your trip. All fees are shown in UAE Dirhams (AED) and are non-refundable. It takes approximately three to four days to process a UAE visa, subject to immigration approval.
Transit Visa
Single Entry
For passengers transiting through Abu Dhabi International Airport for a period of between eight hours and four calendar days and travelling onward to a third destination.
Validity of entry: 14 days
Duration: 4 days
Number of entries: Single entry
48-Hour Transit Visa
Single Entry
For passengers transiting through Abu Dhabi International Airport for a period of between eight to 48 hours and travelling
onward to a third destination.
Validity of entry: 14 days
Duration: 48 hours
Number of entries: Single entry
UAE Tourist Visa
Single Entry
Apply for a Tourist Visa before you travel. Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of six months. This visa may be extended twice for 30 days, for AED 960 per extension. Guests below the age of 18 travelling alone are only eligible to apply for this type of visa when travelling with their parents holding the same visa type.
Validity of entry: 60 days
Duration: 30 days
Number of entries: Single entry
UAE Tourist Visa
Multiple Entry
The Short-Term Multiple Entry Visa may be extended twice for 30 days each time, for AED 960 per extension. Guests below the age of 18 who are travelling alone are only eligible to apply for this type of visa when travelling with their parents holding the same visa type.
Validity of entry: 60 days
Duration: 30 days (starting from the date of first entry)
Number of entries: Multiple entry (within 30 days from the date of first entry)
Long Term UAE Tourist Visa Single Entry
The Long Term UAE Tourist Visa applies to tourists who wish to spend more than 60 days in the UAE. Guests below the age of 18 who are travelling alone are only eligible to apply for this type of visa when travelling with their parents holding the same visa type.
Validity of entry: 60 days
Duration: 60 days
Number of entries: Single entry
Long Term UAE Tourist Visa Single Entry
The Long Term Tourist Visa applies to tourists who wish to spend more than 60 days in the UAE. Guests below the age of 18 who are travelling alone are only eligible to apply for this type of visa when travelling with their parents holding the same visa type.
Validity of entry: 60 days
Duration: 60 days
Number of entries: Single entry
How to apply for a UAE Tourist Visa
You can complete your UAE visa application quickly and easily online. Please submit a separate application form for each person travelling. Please note that extended passports are not accepted by UAE immigration for visa applications.