Terms of obtaibning UAE Visa
Many countries are required to obtain a Tourist/Visit visa before planning to visit the UAE. Visas can be obtained directly from the immigration, airline companies, as well as by submitting required documents to the Travel Agency (including us).
The processing time for a UAE visa takes an average of 1-2 business days. The UAE Immigration Service reserves the right to extend the period of consideration of documents for a visa, without giving reasons.
Saturday and Sunday is off for the immigration offices, as well as public holidays.
prearranged uae visa types
| Visa type | Duration | Extensions |
| 48‑hour | 48 hours | Non-extendable |
| 96‑hour | 4 days from arrival date | Non-extendable |
| Tourist – short term (single entry) | 30 days from arrival date | Extendable |
| Tourist – short term (multiple entries) | 30 days from the first entry | Extendable |
| Tourist – long term (single entry) | 90 days from arrival date | Extendable |
| Tourist – long term (multiple entries) | 90 days from the first entry | Extendable |
*The cost of a visa depends on the type of visa (multi or single entry), on the urgency of applying/receiving, as well as the length of stay in the country.
*Please contact us for more information on fees and visa types. Visa prices vary depending on the season and on the provision of discounts for certain categories of citizens.
required documents
First Visa: To apply for a visa to visit the United Arab Emirates (for the first time), we will need the following documents:
– Passport copy (in color, without cutting off any numbers on the main page, and without fingers)
– Photo on a white background (photo can be both studio and against a white wall)
– Birth certificate with translation (in the event that the parent’s surname differs from the child’s surname).
– A copy of the UAE Resident Visa (if the parent is a resident of the UAE).
– Confirmation of visa payment (copy of check, screenshot, etc.).
Rules and conditions
- Visa fees must be paid upon application.
- Additional visa processing fees are not collected (only if you need an urgent visa)
- The passenger can travel to any of 7 Emirates.
- Visa fees are non-refundable.
- Visa processing time is approximately 1-3 working days.
- Entry into the UAE is subject to immigration approval.
- All visas are valid to enter Dubai for 60 days from the date of issue, except the 96‑hour and 48-hour visas, which are valid for 30 days from the date of issue.
*The validity of the visa is 60 days from the date of its opening. It will be activated only when the applicant/tourist is arrived in the UAE during the 60 days of the given time period.
Visa Extension. Inside the Country
In order to extend your stay/visit in the UAE, citizens of all countries can apply for an extension of their visa received on arrival or received an e-visa without leaving/leaving the country.
– Passport copy (in colour, without cutting off any numbers on the main page, and without fingers)
– Photo on a white background (photo can be both studio and against a white wall)
– A copy of the old / cancelled visa (for those who had an electronic or resident visa with an expired stay in the country)
– Birth certificate with translation (if the parent’s surname differs from the child’s surname).
– A copy of the UAE Resident Visa (if the parent is a resident of the UAE).
– Confirmation of visa payment (copy of check, screenshot, etc.).
Visa on arrival for 30 and 90 days:
30-day visit eligibility
If you are a passport holder of the below country or territory, no advance visa arrangements are required to visit the UAE. Simply disembark your flight at Dubai International airport and proceed to immigration, where your passport will be stamped with a 30-day visit visa-free of charge.
Andorra, Australia, Brunei, Canada, China, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Kazakhstan, Macau, China, Malaysia, Mauritius, Monaco, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, San Marino, Singapore, Ukraine, United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Vatican City.
90-day visit eligibility
If you are a passport holder of one of the below countries or territories, your passport will be stamped with a multiple entries 90-day visit visa that’s valid for 6 months from the date of issue, and for a stay of 90 days in total. Citizens of the below European countries are also entitled to apply for a pre-arranged visit visa if their 90-day visa on arrival has been fully utilized.
Argentina, Austria, Bahamas Islands, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Kiribati, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Montenegro, Nauru, Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Uruguay
180-day visit eligibility
If you hold a Mexican passport you’re eligible for a multiple entry 180-day visit visa that’s valid for 6 months from the date of issue, and for a stay of 180 days in total.
important additional information
Before you travel to the UAE, please check your visa requirements and make sure you have a valid visa if needed, or if your passport needs to be valid for a minimum period. Holders of non-standard passports and travel documents may also have different entry requirements: find out if you need to apply for a visa and other passport requirements.
As of 29 April 2016, GCC residence permit holders will need to apply for a UAE visa before arriving in Dubai.
The Immigration Service has the right to request additional documents for obtaining a visa. If tourists for some reason cannot provide the necessary documents, the immigration service reserves the right not to consider documents for obtaining a visa, and also not to explain the reason for the refusal or delay in issuing it. The delay in visa response can last from 3 to 14 business days. In this regard, we recommend submitting documents in advance.
The reason for the delay or refusal may be the following:
– Finding a tourist in the over stay list (in this case, you must provide a scan of all foreign passports, where there is a stamp on leaving the UAE, otherwise the UAE Immigration Service will impose a fine)
– Finding a tourist in the black list
– If the tourist has a valid visa issued by another company (in this case, it is necessary to cancel the valid visa issued by another company).
We take care of your holidays and spending time in the UAE, please do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions regarding your legal stay or visit to the UAE.
Contacts for Communication:
Tel.: 00971 4 392 9415 (Office)
Mob.: 00971 52 433 4131
00971 56 366 2875 (WhatsApp)
Email: info@shorelinetourism.com
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