The United Arab Emirates is a leading destination for tourism, family visits, business activities and short-term travel. Visitors can experience modern cities, iconic attractions, cultural landmarks, world-class shopping, beaches, desert adventures and internationally recognised events.
A UAE Visit or Tourist Visa allows eligible foreign nationals to enter the country temporarily. The appropriate visa depends on the traveller's nationality, purpose of travel, required duration and whether single or multiple entries are needed.
Common tourist visa options include:
Short-term tourist visas are generally arranged through licensed tourism establishments, airlines, hotels or authorised travel providers. UAE authorities currently provide tourist stays of 30, 60 or 90 days, depending on the visa category.
The five-year tourist visa may suit frequent visitors who want to travel to the UAE several times without obtaining a new visa for every trip.
This visa does not require a UAE sponsor. Each visit can generally be for up to 90 days, subject to the applicable annual stay limit and visa conditions.
A UAE Visit Visa may be suitable for:
A tourist or visit visa does not normally permit regular employment in the UAE.
Additional documents may be required depending on the applicant's nationality, sponsor, visa category and purpose of travel.
Documents may include:
Some UAE visit visas may be extended, subject to the visa category, applicable limits and immigration approval. Travellers should not assume that every visa can be extended.
Visitors must leave or regularise their status before the authorised stay expires. Overstaying can lead to daily fines and other immigration consequences.
Open Path Immigration can assist with visa-category selection, document preparation, travel arrangements and UAE visit-visa application coordination.
Visa availability, permitted stay, extension rules, fees and entry conditions may change. The final decision is made by the relevant UAE immigration authority.
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