UAE Visa Information

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 and proceed to immigration, where your passport will be stamped with a 30-day visit visa free of charge.

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 entry 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.

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.

Dubai immigration procedures

As an added security measure, Immigration Authorities at Dubai International are now conducting random eye screening for visitors to Dubai.

Visitors asked to proceed for eye screening are required to present a hard copy of their visa or a printed version of the visa number confirmation page at the screening counter. If you do not have a copy with you, a charge of AED 30 per copy applies - payable only in AED.

Important 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 6 months. 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.

New visit entry permit: visa for certain nationals of residing abroad

Eligible nationals with a normal passport valid for a minimum of six months can obtain any of the following single entry permits:

• Entry permit valid for 14 days for a fee of USD 63.
• Entry permit valid for 60 days for a fee of USD 141.36.

Eligibility: India

If you are an Indian national, you must meet one of the following conditions to apply:

Eligibility: Indonesia, Kenya, Philppines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam

If you are a national of any of the above listed countries, you must meet the following condition:

How and where to apply for a pre-approved UAE visa

Eligible nationals can apply for their UAE entry permit on emirates.com through Manage your booking.

Visa types

Visa extensions

• For a visa extension, applicants original passport and ticket copy are required.
• Visa extensions can be requested at the airport office only.

Required applicant documents:

1. Colour photograph of applicant meeting the following requirements:
   
   • Face and pose: Look directly at the camera with your head centred in the frame. Your face should occupy most of the image.
   • Expression: Maintain a neutral, natural expression with your mouth closed. Do not smile broadly or show your teeth.
   • Eyes: Keep your eyes open and clearly visible, looking straight at the camera. Ensure no hair, shadows or eyewear frames obstruct your eyes.
   • Headwear and glasses: Do not wear hats or caps. Glasses are permitted only if the lenses are clear and free from glare or dark tint.
   • Lighting: Use even lighting from the front to avoid strong shadows on your face or the background.
   • Background and image quality: Use a plain, light-coloured background. The photo must be sharp, in focus and free from filters or colour effects.
     
2. Coloured copy of the passenger’s passport external cover page.
3. Colour copy of applicant's passport. The passport must be valid for at least six months.
4. A confirmed hotel reservation for the duration of your stay in the UAE or a valid tenancy contract with your family member's name (father, mother, brother or sister) if staying with them on your visit.
5. A copy of your return Emirates ticket, or codeshare flight that starts with the code “EK”, and the ticket number should start with “176”. The departure and return dates on the ticket must match the dates of your hotel reservation if staying in a hotel.
6. Proof of relationship if applying for family member ‑ birth certificate, marriage certificate and family book.
7. Additional documents may be required by the UAE authorities.

Additional documents are required for visitors of some countries

Additional documents may be required, depending on your country of residence. Please use our visa search tool above or visit our visa requirements page for more information.

How and where to apply for your prearranged UAE visa

Apply online

Nationals of countries requiring an entry permit or prearranged UAE visa can now apply and pay for their visas online through Manage your booking.

If you are travelling to or stopping over in Dubai with Emirates, you can submit an application and receive your UAE visa entirely online – without having to submit your passport for stamping. You can apply for your UAE visa through our Manage your booking after you book your Emirates flight. VFS processing fees apply. For more information please visit VFS Global

Applicants' passports must have at least six months' validity as of their date of travel to Dubai, and must be machine readable passports – handwritten passports are not accepted.

This service is only available to passengers with a confirmed Emirates booking where an Emirates ticket has already been issued and the flight itinerary already includes the desired time in Dubai. The itinerary into and out of Dubai should be on one ticket (PNR), and these flights must be Emirates flights. Note that any itineraries including any flights to or from Dubai on other carriers are not eligible for the online visa service.

A minimum of four international working days prior to arrival in Dubai is required, however Emirates does recommend that online applications are made as early as possible.

Transit visas

48 hour and 96 hour transit visas are valid for travel with Emirates tickets outbound from Dubai.

You can apply for a transit visa online through Manage your booking or at the Emirates Commercial Visa APT office at Dubai International airport Terminal 3.

Eligibility

If you have a family member, near relative or friend who is a UAE resident, they can apply for a visa on your behalf at any of our ticketing offices in the UAE. Please note that this service is only available to residents of the UAE.

Required visitor documents:

1. Visa application form (available at all Emirates Ticketing Offices) in Arabic or English depending on the applicant’s nationality.
2. Coloured copy of the passenger’s passport external cover page.
3. Colour photograph of applicant meeting the following requirements:
   
   • Face and pose: Look directly at the camera with your head centred in the frame. Your face should occupy most of the image.
   • Expression: Maintain a neutral, natural expression with your mouth closed. Do not smile broadly or show your teeth.
   • Eyes: Keep your eyes open and clearly visible, looking straight at the camera. Ensure no hair, shadows or eyewear frames obstruct your eyes.
   • Headwear and glasses: Do not wear hats or caps. Glasses are permitted only if the lenses are clear and free from glare or dark tint.
   • Lighting: Use even lighting from the front to avoid strong shadows on your face or the background.
   • Background and image quality: Use a plain, light-coloured background. The photo must be sharp, in focus and free from filters or colour effects.
     
4. Colour passport copy, valid for 6 months
5. A copy of the passenger’s Emirates Airline ticket, or codeshare flight that starts with the code “EK”, and the ticket number should start with “176”.
6. Birth certificate copy for minors (Arabic or English) is required.
7. Proof of relationship is required.
8. Tenancy contract (Ejari) under the sponsor’s name or hotel booking under the visitor’s name is required.
9. Additional documents may be required by the UAE authorities.

Required sponsor documents:

Minimum salary required

Terms and conditions

Visa and sponsorship applications can be submitted to:

Dubai

Emirates Airline Commercial Visa Services

Location:
Dubai International Airport, Terminal 3 Arrivals

Phone Number:
04 504 7300

Visa Services:

Daily (24/7)

Email ID: ekvisaquery@emirates.com

Emirates Ticketing Office

Location:
Emirates Group Technology Centre, Ground Floor
Entrance B, Al Ittihad Road, near Clock Tower, Deira

Visa Services:

Monday to Sunday (9am ‑ 6pm)

Emirates Ticketing Office

Location:
Town Centre, Jumeirah

Visa Services:

Daily from (10am to 4pm)

VFS Global

Location:

WAFI Mall, Level 1, Falcon, Phase 5,
Umm Hurair 2, Dubai 114100, UAE.

Visa Services:

Mon - Fri (excluding Public Holidays) 09:00 - 13:00

Email ID: infodvpcdxbe@dubaivisa.net

Website: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/are/en/are/

Abu Dhabi

Emirates Ticketing Office

Location:
Al Sawari Tower C, Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Visa Services:

Monday to Friday (9:00am to 5:30pm).
Closed on Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays.

Al Ain

Emirates Ticketing Office

Location:
Commercial Complex, Sheikh Khalifa Street

Visa Services:

Monday to Friday (9:00am to 5:30pm) and Saturday (9:00am to 5:00pm).

Closed on Sunday and public holidays.

Sharjah

Emirates Ticketing Office

Location:
Crystal Plaza, Buhaira Corniche

Visa Services:

Monday to Saturday (9am to 7pm).

Closed on Sunday and public holidays.