UAE electronic visit permit
Obtaining an electronic permit before travelling to the UAE is mandatory for certain nationalities
An electronic permit lets you visit the UAE for:
- Tourism
- Business
- Visit of relatives/friends
- Visit of relatives/friends
- Sports activities
- Medical treatment
- Transit
UAE Visa types
30 Days
(SINGLE ENTRY)
60 Days
(HOUSEMAID OR NANNY)
60-Days
(ONE ENTRY - LONG STAY)
30 Days Visa: This visa is recommended for visitors who are residents in the GCC and planning for a short stay in the UAE or companions/house-workers of GCC citizens. It is valid for travelers visiting the UAE for tourism, business, transit, or meeting family/friends.
Requirements:
• Passport must be valid for 6 months at the time of travel to the UAE.
• GCC residency must be valid for 3 months at the time of travel to the UAE.
• Clear personal photo.
• Image of your GCC residency.
* GCC residents sponsored by a GCC citizen or GCC resident must travel with their GCC sponsor (otherwise apply without using the GCC residency details).
* Submit clear high resolution images of your documents to avoid unnecessary delay in processing your visa application.
Type of visa: 30 DAYS VISA
Visa validity: 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE
Stay validity: 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF ENTRY
Processing time: 12 to 72 Hours
Total cost: AED 650
60 Days Visa: This visa is recommended for house-workers, drivers, or companions who are residents in the GCC and planning to travel with their GCC citizen sponsor for a short stay in the UAE.
Requirements:
• Passport must be valid for 6 months at the time of travel to the UAE.
• GCC residency must be valid for 3 months at the time of travel to the UAE.
• Clear personal photo.
• Image of your GCC residency.
• Image of the sponsor's passport.
* Must travel with the GCC sponsor (otherwise apply for a tourism visa).
* Submit clear high resolution images of your documents to avoid unnecessary delay in processing your visa application.
Type of visa: 60 DAYS VISA
Visa validity: 60 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE
Stay validity: 60 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF ENTRY
Processing time: 12 - 48 Hours
Total cost: AED 635
60 Days Visa: Special visa for visitors who plan for a long stay in the UAE.
Requirements:
• Passport must be valid for 6 months at the time of travel to the UAE.
• Clear personal photo.
• Image of your GCC residency.
* Submit clear high resolution images of your documents to avoid unnecessary delay in processing your visa application.
Type of visa: 60 Days Visa - One Entry
Visa validity: 60 days validity before entry from the date of issuance - non-extendable
Stay validity: 60 days from the date of entry - non-extendable
Processing time: 48 - 72 Hours
Total cost: AED 1590
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Short stay
Ideal for GCC residents or their companions visiting the UAE for a short stay. Perfect for tourism, business, or meeting family and friends. Valid for 30 days with quick processing.
HOUSEMAID OR NANNY
Designed for GCC residents traveling with their citizen sponsors. Ideal for companions, drivers, or house-workers visiting the UAE for an extended short stay. Valid for 60 days with fast processing.
Long Stay
Ideal for travelers planning a longer stay in the UAE for tourism, business, or visiting family. This single-entry visa allows a 60-day stay with quick processing.
Requirements for UAE Visa Applications
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of travel to the UAE.
- GCC residency must be valid for at least 3 months at the time of travel (for GCC residents).
- Clear personal photo of the applicant.
- Image of your GCC residency card.
- Image of the sponsor’s passport (for GCC companions such as house-workers or drivers).
- Applicants must travel with their GCC sponsor if required by visa type (otherwise apply for a regular tourism visa).
- Submit clear, high-resolution images of all documents to avoid processing delays.
After you apply:
- You’ll get an email within 3 to 5 days with a link to download your electronic permit file in PDF format.
- The processing time may be extended if necessary.
- You must print out your electronic permit and show it on departure and arrival.
- The visa application fees are non-refundable in case the permit application is rejected by the Immigration Authority in the UAE.
Countries Eligible for Online Dubai Visa
Africa
Algeria
Djibouti
Lesotho
Senegal
Angola
Egypt
Liberia
Seychelles
Benin
Equatorial Guinea
Morocco
Sierra Leone
Botswana
Eritrea
Madagascar
Somalia
Burkina Faso
Eswatini
Malawi
South Africa
Burundi
Ethiopia
Mali
South Sudan
Cameroon
Gabon
Mauritania
Sudan
Cape Verde
Gambia
Mozambique
Tanzania
Central African
Ghana
Namibia
Togo
Chad
Guinea
Niger
Tunisia
Comoros
Guinea-Bissau
Nigeria
Uganda
Congo
Ivory Coast
Rwanda
Zambia
Congo (Republic)
Kenya
Sao T&P
Zimbabwe
Asia
Afghanistan
Iraq
North Korea
Thailand
Azerbaijan
Jordan
Pakistan
Turkmenistan
Bangladesh
Kyrgyzstan
Palestine
Turkiye
Bhutan
Laos
Philippines
Vietnam
Cambodia
Lebanon
Sri Lanka
Yemen
India
Mongolia
Syria
Indonesia
Myanmar (Burma)
Tajikistan
Iran
Nepal
Taiwan
Europe
Belarus
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Kosovo
Macedonia
Moldova
Oceania
Fiji
Micronesia
Palau
Tuvalu
Kiribati
Nauru
Samoa
Tonga
Marshall Islands
Papua New Guinea
Solomon Islands
Vanuatu
Latin America and the Caribbean
Belize
Dominican Republic
Haiti
Nicaragua
Bolivia
Ecuador
Honduras
Suriname
Cuba
Guatemala
Jamaica
Venezuela
FAQS
Do I have to submit a separate visa application for my child?
Yes, each child must obtain a separate visa and must have a separate passport.
When should I apply for a UAE visa?
You can apply for your UAE visa between 58 to 5 working days before your intended travel date.
Do I have to state the purpose of my visit to the UAE?
Yеѕ, you may need to provide a written document stating thе purpose оf уоur visit аnd іtіnеrаrу.
How long will it take to process my UAE visa application?
Onсе your application is complete, thе vіѕа аррlісаtіоn wіll take a mіnіmum оf 3-5 wоrkіng dауѕ for рrосеѕѕіng, some cases may take longer.
I applied for my UAE visa since 5 days and didn’t receive any response yet, what should I do?
Please contact us via this email address support@uaevisa.ae and mention your full name and your visa application reference number. We also recommend that you check your junk mailbox before contacting us.
If my visa application is rejected, can I refund the visa fee?
The visa application fee is non-refundable. The fee has nothing to do with visa approval or rejection. It is a fee for service. This fee is non-refundable regardless of whether you are issued a visa or not, since your application was processed to conclusion.
My passport has less than 6 months validity, can I use it to travel to the UAE?
Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months at the date of entry into the UAE. If you hold a residence permit in the UAE, your passport must be valid for at least 3 months in order to travel into the country.
Is there any age criteria for applying for UAE visa?
Yеѕ, females below 23 years оf аgе аnd mаlеs bеlоw 22 уеаrѕ of аgе are recommended to apply fоr UAE vіѕа аlоng wіth a parent оr spouse tо increase thеіr сhаnсе оf visa аррrоvаl. Children under 16years old are required to apply for UAE visa with one parent or submit a valid visa copy for one parent.
How will I receive my UAE visa?
You’ll receive your visa file in PDF format by email, please make sure to type your email address correctly in your visa application.