The UAE e-Visa is an electronic visa that was implemented in 2019 by the UAE Government in order to enable foreign travelers to visit the United Arab Emirates for short-term tourist stays.
The UAE e-Visa comes in four different types. You can obtain a single-entry visa valid for 30 days or 60 days. It’s also possible to apply online for a multiple-entry visa. It will remain valid for 1 month or 2 months.
Selected nationals can issue a visa extension online. However, you must remember not all travelers are granted this amenity.
Thanks to the online system, travelers from eligible countries can now make their applications online and receive the approved documents via email. You can easily apply online for the UAE e-Visa via our intuitive website.
See the countries listed below to find out if you're eligible to travel to the UAE with an electronic visa:
Should you need more information concerning your eligibility, please contact our support team via email or phone.
Applicants may choose one of four visa types available online. As of now, the UAE e-Visa is issued as:
The electronic visa for the United Arab Emirates allows for short-term trips related to tourism and leisure.
Important! The UAE e-Visa does not serve as a working permit. You cannot participate in any kind of labor activity while in the UAE. Otherwise, you may be liable to fines or deportation.
To make a successful application for the United Arab Emirates online visa, gather all of the necessary documents and meet the requirements.
Next, use the panel on the left to choose a suitable visa type. Then, click the 'Apply Online' button and start filling out the application form.
Important! Every traveler visiting the UAE, especially Dubai, needs a valid passport that will not expire for the next six months from the arrival date.
Our support team is available at each step of the online visa application process. Should you have any questions or need more information, do not hesitate to contact us via email or phone.
Tourist e-Visa to Dubai or UAE stays valid for 30 days (one month) or 60 days (two months). During the application process, make sure to choose the visa type that best suits your needs. You cannot overstay your journey.
Important! Your passport must stay valid for the whole duration of your trip.
As of now, we don’t issue an electronic visa for transit purposes to the UAE. We advise you to contact the immigration office directly to find out more about the transit visa policy in the United Arab Emirates.
To visit the United Arab Emirates, make sure you comply with the current entry requirements. Without the appropriate documentation, you may face deportation. Before going on a trip to the UAE, please prepare:
We recommend purchasing medical insurance for your travel. It will be checked on arrival.
The UAE e-Visa sample provides general information on how the issued document will look like:
Read on to learn what requirements travelers must meet to make an application for the United Arab Emirates electronic visa.
Foreign visitors must attach the following documents to get their visa:
Documents to attach for underage travelers include:
*Should you translate the birth certificate, the translation must be official, and the document must be attested.
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The United Arab Emirates e-Visa is an online visa available for those visiting the country. You may apply for it electronically with a passport valid for at least six months. Electronic visas to the UAE come in four different types differing in the length of the permitted stay and the number of entries allowed.
See the 'List of Eligible Countries' section to check if you must obtain an online visa before crossing the UAE border. Make sure to prepare all of the documents that will be checked upon arrival, including your valid passport, approved visa, and health insurance.
Citizens of countries listed as eligible can obtain an electronic visa in advance to travel to the United Arab Emirates. The UAE e-Visa allows its holders to visit the country for up to 30 or 60 days. Please note that you can only use it for travel related to tourism.
Yes, all underage travelers need a suitable visa to stay in the UAE. No matter what age the child is, infants are also included. Their parents/guardians should complete the online visa application and provide all of the required documents.
Before you apply for the UAE e-Visa, gather all of the required documents. Attach a photo of your valid passport and your face photograph to the application form. Other supporting documentation, such as hotel booking confirmation or return flight tickets are required as well. Check the 'Required Documents' section for more information.
Whether you want to stay in Dubai or any other city of the United Arab Emirates, make sure to apply for your online visa at least three days in advance. Collect the required documents, fill the application form with your data, and attach the required supporting documents. Choose any method of payment that you want to use and cover the fees.
The approved UAE e-Visa arrives at the applicant's email address in PDF form. Filling the form using our website correctly will assure receiving your electronic visa without any issues. Make sure to print it out before your travel abroad.
The processing of your UAE visa application may take a few days. If you provide your data correctly in an online form, you will avoid delays with approval. Make your application at least 3 business days in advance to make sure you'll receive it before travel.
All foreign nationals with an e-Visa to the UAE may stay in the country for up to 30 or 60 days. Overstaying without an extension is not possible, do not prolong your visit without an appropriate entry permit to avoid being fined or deported.
The UAE e-Visa stays effective for 30 days (one month) or 60 days (two months) from the issue date. Make sure that your passport validity will extend beyond six months from the planned date of arrival. Both documents are connected, so don't lose it or change any data on it, since such actions could lead to your visa becoming invalid.
Yes. When visiting the UAE, the customs officials check if each passenger has the required documentation on hand. Every passenger must have a printed UAE e-Visa copy along with their passport upon arrival.
All tourist electronic visas can be extended (you don't have to leave the country to extend your online visa validity). However, the extension does not apply to all travelers. Remember that you must have a passport with appropriate validity and meet all online visa conditions to apply for extension.
Only certain countries may obtain a visa on arrival to the UAE. Whether you're traveling to Dubai International Airport or any other hub, you must first check if your citizenship makes you eligible for this type of document. Applying in advance by filling an online form is far more secure!
Make sure to contact our support team via email or phone to get more information on why your online visa to the UAE was denied. Check if every piece of information provided in the form was correct. Moreover, please check if your passport had an appropriate validity period.
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