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How long does it take to get a Dubai visa?

Usually required:

  • Clear passport copy
  • Recent passport-size photo
  • Valid passport, generally with at least 6 months validity
  • Travel and contact details
  • Extra documents may be requested depending on nationality.
  • View Dubai Visa Requirements
  • Yes.
  • Use your application/order details to check your current status.
  • You may also receive updates by email or WhatsApp.
  • Track Your Dubai Visa
  • Yes.
  • Your passport, contact and application information is handled securely.
  • Information is used for visa processing and customer support.
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  • Visa approval is decided by UAE immigration.
  • Refund eligibility depends on the application stage and our refund terms.
  • Fees may become non-refundable once processing/submission has started.
  • Read the Dubai Visa Refund Policy
  • Some UAE tourist visas may be eligible for extension.
  • Eligibility depends on your visa type and current immigration status.
  • Check extension options before your permitted stay expires.
  • Learn About Dubai Visa Extensions
  • Your approved visa is sent electronically.
  • Delivery is normally through email and WhatsApp.
  • Check your name, passport number and visa details after receiving it.
  • Track Your Application
  • Usually yes, if your new arrival date is still within the visa’s entry validity.
  • Your visa validity and allowed stay period are different.
  • If your new dates fall outside the visa validity, contact support first.
  • Read the Dubai Visa Guide
  • It depends mainly on your passport nationality.
  • Some travellers qualify for visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry.
  • Others need an approved UAE visa before travelling.
  • Residence status can also affect eligibility in certain cases.
  • Check the Dubai Visa Guide
  • “Dubai visa” is the common travel term.
  • The visa is actually permission to enter the United Arab Emirates.
  • It is not limited only to Dubai.
  • Learn More About Dubai Visas
  • No.
  • Living in another country does not automatically provide visa-on-arrival eligibility.
  • Your passport nationality and qualifying residence/visa document must meet the applicable UAE rules.
  • Check eligibility before paying for an advance visa.
  • Your passport nationality is the main starting point.
  • Your residence permit may affect eligibility for some entry routes.
  • Always check both nationality and residence status before applying.
  • Check Dubai Visa Requirements
  • You may not need to purchase an advance tourist visa.
  • Check the permitted stay and document conditions for your passport.
  • If eligibility depends on foreign residence status, confirm that your documents meet the current requirements.
  • Check the Main Dubai Visa Guide
  • GCC citizens generally do not need a visa to enter the UAE.
  • This applies to GCC citizens, not all expatriates living in GCC countries.
  • Foreign GCC residents should check the rules based on their passport and residence status.
  • Read the UAE Visa Guide for GCC Residents
  • It depends on your passport nationality and GCC residence status.
  • Your GCC residence permit may affect which UAE entry route is available.
  • Requirements can differ for residents of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain.
  • Check UAE Visa Eligibility for GCC Residents
  • Your passport should generally have at least 6 months validity.
  • The passport bio page should also be clear and readable.
  • Renew a passport that is close to expiry before applying where possible.
  • View Dubai Visa Requirements
  • It is normally better to renew your passport first.
  • Insufficient passport validity can prevent your application from proceeding normally.
  • Check the Document Requirements
  • In many cases, yes.
  • Select the passport nationality you will actually use for travel.
  • Provide your current residence information accurately where requested.
  • Additional residence documents may be required.

  • Choose according to:

    • Your planned stay length
    • Single or multiple entry
    • Purpose of travel
    • Passport eligibility

    Do not choose only by price.

    Compare Dubai Visa Types

  • A 30-day visa suits shorter trips.
  • A 60-day visa suits longer holidays or family visits.
  • Choose according to the actual length of your stay.
  • Compare Dubai Visa Types

  • Single entry

    • One UAE entry
    • Suitable for one continuous trip

    Multiple entry

    • Allows repeat UAE entries under the issued visa conditions
    • Useful when your itinerary includes leaving and returning

    Compare Dubai Visa Types

  • DubaiVisa.com does not currently list a standard 90-day tourist visa among its main online products.
  • Other 90-day categories can exist within the UAE immigration system.
  • Check the available DubaiVisa.com options before applying.
  • View Current Visa Types

              No.

    • A tourist visa does not provide permission to work in the UAE.
    • Employment requires the appropriate work and residence process.
    • DubaiVisa.com does not provide employment or job visas.
  • No.
  • DubaiVisa.com focuses on eligible tourist and transit visa assistance.
  • Employment, residence, Golden Visa and similar long-term routes use separate procedures.
  • View Supported Dubai Visa Types
  • Use a recent colour passport-style photograph.
  • Your full face should be clearly visible.
  • Use a plain/light background.
  • Avoid filters, shadows and blurry images.
  • View Dubai Visa Requirements
  • Yes, if the image is clear.
  • Show the complete bio page.
  • Do not crop passport edges.
  • Avoid glare or shadows.
  • Make sure all text is readable.
  • Check Document Requirements
  • Flight details may be requested depending on the application.
  • Requirements can vary by nationality and visa route.
  • Avoid relying on non-refundable travel arrangements before approval.
  • View Dubai Visa Requirements
  • Accommodation details may be requested.
  • You may be staying at a hotel, holiday accommodation or with family/friends.
  • Always provide accurate information.
  • Check Dubai Visa Requirements
  • Yes.
  • Additional documents may be requested during review.
  • You may also be asked for a clearer replacement document.
  • Respond quickly to avoid unnecessary delays.
  • View Dubai Visa Requirements
  • A damaged passport can create application or travel problems.
  • Important passport information must be clearly readable.
  • Renew severely damaged passports before applying where possible.
  • Check Passport Requirements
  • Apply with the passport you intend to use when travelling.
  • Your application information must match that passport.
  • Do not switch passports after approval without checking first.
  • Contact support immediately.
  • Name, passport number, nationality and date of birth should match your passport.
  • Corrections are easier before immigration submission.
  • Errors discovered later may cause delays or require further action.
  • See How to Apply Correctly
  • Select your nationality.
  • Choose the correct visa.
  • Enter applicant details.
  • Upload the required documents.
  • Review your application.
  • Complete payment.
  • Receive the result electronically after processing.
  • See the Step-by-Step Application Guide
  • Yes.
  • You can complete the online application from a phone, tablet or computer.
  • Make sure uploaded passport and photo files remain clear.
  • Apply for a Dubai Visa Online
  • Yes.
  • Family applications can be organised together.
  • Each traveller is still assessed individually.
  • Each traveller receives their own visa if approved.
  • View Dubai Group Visa Options

              Yes.

    • Friends, families and organised groups can coordinate applications together.
    • Each applicant still needs their own passport and individual application.
    • Learn About Group Visa Applications
  • Entry requirements also apply to children and infants.
  • Where an advance visa is required, each child needs an individual application.
  • Birth or parental documents may also be requested.
  • Check Dubai Visa Requirements
  • Check your existing visa status before applying again.
  • An active or previous immigration record may need review.
  • Avoid submitting duplicate applications without checking first.
  • Contact support as soon as you notice an error.
  • Changes depend on the application stage.
  • Some details may be difficult to change after immigration submission.
  • Always review everything before confirming the application.
  • See How to Apply Correctly
  • No.
  • DubaiVisa.com can assist with application preparation and processing.
  • Final approval remains with the relevant UAE immigration authority.
  • No legitimate private provider can guarantee every visa application.

  • Possible reasons include:

    • Additional immigration checks
    • Missing documents
    • Unclear documents
    • Applicant verification
    • Public holidays
    • Peak travel periods
    • Additional document requests

    Read About Dubai Visa Processing

  • Do not rely on a pending visa for entry.
  • If your passport requires advance approval, wait until the visa is issued.
  • Check the approved document before travelling.
  • Express processing may be available for eligible applications.
  • Express processing does not guarantee approval before your flight.
  • Contact support when travel is urgent.
  • Check Dubai Express Visa Options
    • Your application has not yet received a final result.
    • It may be undergoing processing, verification or immigration review.
    • Do not submit a duplicate application only because the status has not changed.
  • Apply early rather than waiting until the final days.
  • DubaiVisa.com recommends allowing extra time for document corrections or immigration checks.
  • Read the Processing Time Guide

  • Possible factors include:

    • Incorrect applicant information
    • Passport problems
    • Missing documents
    • Blurry documents
    • Existing immigration records
    • Eligibility issues
    • Additional immigration assessment

    Read Dubai Visa Rejection Reasons

  • No company can guarantee approval.
  • Correct information and clear documents can reduce avoidable application problems.
  • Final approval remains with UAE immigration.
  • Learn About Visa Rejection Reasons
  • A new application may be possible.
  • First review the previous application and available refusal information.
  • Correct any document or information problems before reapplying.
  • Do not repeatedly submit the same application without review.
  • Read What to Do After Visa Rejection
  • Overstaying can result in UAE immigration fines.
  • Additional procedures may apply depending on your immigration record.
  • Check your status before the permitted stay expires.
  • Read the Dubai Visa Overstay Fine Guide
  • 48-hour transit visa
  • 96-hour transit visa
  • Both are short-stay transit routes.
  • Eligibility depends on your passport and itinerary.
  • Read the UAE Transit Visa Guide
  • The main difference is the permitted transit stay.
  • 48-hour visas suit shorter stopovers.
  • 96-hour visas allow a longer eligible stopover.
  • Both are single-entry transit routes.
  • Compare UAE Transit Visas
  • Not always.
  • You may not need one if you remain airside and do not cross UAE immigration.
  • If you need to enter the UAE, check your passport eligibility first.
  • Check the UAE Transit Visa Guide
  • Only if you are eligible to enter the UAE.
  • You may need visa-free entry, visa on arrival or an approved transit/tourist visa.
  • A long layover alone does not provide permission to enter Dubai.
  • Check UAE Transit Visa Requirements
  • No.
  • The standard 48-hour and 96-hour transit visas are not extendable.
  • Make sure your onward travel fits within the permitted transit period.
  • Read the UAE Transit Visa Guide
  • Avoid relying on an estimated approval time.
  • Visa approval is not guaranteed.
  • Flexible or refundable travel arrangements reduce financial risk if processing is delayed
  • No.
  • Check the entry validity shown on your issued visa.
  • If the entry period has expired, contact support before making travel plans.
  • Read About Dubai Visa Validity
  • Your visa was issued using your original passport information.
  • Do not assume the visa automatically transfers to your new passport.
  • Contact support before travelling.
    • A standard UAE tourist visa is not limited only to Dubai.
    • Eligible travellers can generally travel within the UAE subject to their issued visa conditions.
    • Read the Main Dubai Visa Guide
  • Many standard tourist visas are not airline-specific.
  • Transit or sponsored routes may have additional airline conditions.
  • Always check the conditions on your visa and booking.
  • Read the Dubai Visa Guide

 

  • No.
  • DubaiVisa.com is a private UAE visa-assistance platform.
  • It is not ICP, GDRFA or another UAE Government authority.
  • Final visa and entry decisions remain with the relevant UAE authorities.

 

  • DubaiVisa.com assists eligible applicants with:

    • Selecting an available tourist visa option
    • Document checking
    • Online application support
    • Application processing
    • Status support
    • Electronic visa delivery after approval
    • See How the Application Works
    • No.
    • DubaiVisa.com cannot override an immigration decision.
    • We assist with the application process.
    • Final approval remains with UAE immigration.
  • Yes.
  • Contact the team if you are unsure about eligibility or visa type.
  • Have your nationality, residence country, travel dates and passport expiry date ready.
  • This can help identify the appropriate route before payment.

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