UAE Visa for GCC Residents 2026: Apply Online
Apply for a Dubai tourist visa as a GCC resident if you live in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain or Oman and travel on a foreign passport. Choose a 14-, 30- or 60-day visa, check the price for your passport and submit your documents online. DubaiVisa.com options start from US$140.
Your GCC residence and passport nationality both matter. Select your passport in the application to see the visa options available for your trip.
Which Dubai Visa Can a GCC Resident Apply For?
If you need a pre-arranged visa, select an option that matches how long you intend to stay and whether you plan to enter the UAE once or more than once. The options available to you depend on your passport and application details.
Short visit
A 14-day single-entry tourist visa may suit a short holiday, business visit or trip to see family and friends.
Longer stay
Check the 30- and 60-day single-entry options if you plan to stay longer on one visit.
More than one entry
If your itinerary includes leaving and returning to the UAE, check an available multiple-entry option.
If you only have a flight connection, check whether you will remain in the airport transit area or need to enter the UAE. The Dubai visa types guide explains the available categories.
Dubai Tourist Visa Prices for GCC Residents
Choose your passport nationality in the application before paying. These are DubaiVisa.com assisted-service starting prices for the visa options below. The final amount and availability shown for your selection apply at checkout.
14-Day Tourist Visa
Single entry for a short UAE trip.
Starting price per applicant
View 14-day visa →30-Day Tourist Visa
Single entry for a longer holiday or visit.
Starting price per applicant
View 30-day visa →60-Day Tourist Visa
Single entry for an extended stay.
Starting price per applicant
View 60-day visa →30-Day Multiple Entry
For an eligible trip involving more than one UAE entry.
Starting price per applicant
View multiple-entry visas →60-Day Multiple Entry
For a longer trip with more than one planned entry.
Starting price per applicant
View multiple-entry visas →Express Processing
Check whether a faster processing option is available for your passport and departure date.
The price appears with your selected application.
View express visa →Documents to Prepare Before Applying
Start with a clear copy of the passport you will use to travel and a recent photograph. Provide your current GCC residence details and any additional documents requested for your selected visa and passport nationality.
Passport copy
Make sure your name, passport number, photo and expiry date are readable. Enter the same details in the form.
Photograph
Upload a clear recent photo that follows the requirements shown during your application.
Residence and trip details
Keep your GCC residence information and intended travel dates ready. Additional evidence may be requested for your profile.
Check the full Dubai visa requirements guide if you need help preparing your files.
Choose Your GCC Residence Country
Select the guide for the country where you currently live. Each page covers the local residence document and practical application details for that audience.
Saudi Arabia
Check your Iqama details before applying for a UAE tourist visa.
Saudi Iqama holder guide →Travelling by Road
Prepare the documents needed for your planned border crossing.
GCC road travel guide →Your Passport Nationality Still Matters
A GCC residence permit does not turn a foreign passport into a GCC passport. Two people living in the same country may have different UAE entry conditions because they travel on different passports.
Indian passport holders
Check the conditions that apply to your passport and current residence.
Indian passport visa guide →Pakistani passport holders
Use your Pakistani passport details together with your current GCC residence information.
Pakistani passport visa guide →Filipino GCC residents
Read the guidance for Filipino passport holders living in GCC countries.
Filipino GCC resident guide →How to Apply Online Through DubaiVisa.com
- Open Get Visa and choose the nationality printed on your travel passport.
- Select your available visa duration, entry type and processing option.
- Enter your details exactly as they appear on your passport.
- Upload the requested documents, review the final price and submit your application.
- Follow the application updates and check all details on the visa you receive before travelling.
If a document needs correction or further review is requested, processing can take longer. Submit your application before your intended departure date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for a Dubai visa if I live in a GCC country?
Yes, you can check the available tourist visa options using your passport nationality and current residence details. Select your passport in the application to see the options available for your profile.
Does GCC residence change my passport nationality?
No. You still travel on the passport issued by your country of nationality. Enter that nationality in your visa application.
How much is a 14-day Dubai visa for a GCC resident?
The listed DubaiVisa.com assisted-service price starts at US$140 for a 14-day single-entry option. Select your passport and check the final amount in the application before paying.
What are the 30-day and 60-day tourist visa prices?
The listed starting prices are US$165 for 30-day single entry and US$180 for 60-day single entry. Your final price depends on the option available for your passport.
Can I get a multiple-entry Dubai visa?
If a multiple-entry option is available for your profile, the listed starting prices are US$259 for 30 days and US$359 for 60 days. Check the entry conditions and final amount before applying.
Can my family apply with me?
Each traveller needs an application using their own passport details. Check the visa option and required documents for each family member.
Is visa approval guaranteed?
No. The relevant UAE authorities decide whether a visa is issued and whether a traveller may enter. Apply with accurate information and complete documents.
Apply for Your Dubai Tourist Visa
Choose your passport nationality, select a visa and check the final price before submitting. Our team can help if you have a question about your application.