UAE Tourist Visa

Fly Desert offers 30-day single entry, 30-day multiple entry, 60-day single entry, and 60-day multiple entry UAE tourist visas. They also assist with family visit visas, job seeker visas, and long-term entry permits.

Standard required documents include a clear color copy of the applicant’s passport (valid for at least 6 months), a passport-sized photograph with a white background, and, where applicable, the guarantor’s UAE Residence Visa and Emirates ID.

Standard UAE tourist visa processing takes between 24 to 48 working hours. Express or urgent visa processing options are also available for fast approvals within 12 to 24 hours.

Yes, Fly Desert provides inside-country UAE visa extensions as well as Airport-to-Airport (A2A) visa change packages, allowing visitors to renew their 30-day or 60-day tourist visas without traveling back to their home country.

You can apply online by visiting submitting your passport copy and details, or contacting Fly Desert directly via WhatsApp (+971 50 124 9666 / +971 52 720 9722) for instant processing.

A standard 30-day tourist visa typically costs between AED 350 and AED 550 (approx. $95–$150 USD). A 60-day tourist visa costs between AED 580 and AED 900 (approx. $158–$245 USD). Prices vary depending on agency fees, travel insurance, and processing speed.

Yes, the UAE is actively issuing tourist visas. Eligible travelers globally can apply online through authorized agencies, airlines, or the official portal. GCC citizens enter visa-free, while nationals from over 70 countries can receive a visa on arrival.

You can get a tourist visa through three main channels:

1. Online via Travel Agencies: Apply through authorized UAE-based agencies (such as Fly Desert) by submitting your passport copy and photograph.

2. Airlines: Book through UAE carriers like Emirates, Etihad, Flydubai, or Air Arabia, which sponsor visas for their passengers.

3. Official Portals: Apply directly on the ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security) or GDRFA Dubai platforms

No, standard 90-day tourist visas are generally replaced by 30-day and 60-day options. However, you can extend a 60-day visit visa inside the UAE, or apply for a specialized multi-entry 5-year tourist visa, which permits stays of up to 90 days per visit.

No, there is no specific “7-day tourist visa.” Visitors staying for a week typically apply for a 14-day tourist visa or a 30-day tourist visa. If you are stopping over briefly, you can apply for a 48-hour or 96-hour transit visa through your airline.

Yes, tourist visas can be rejected. Common reasons include:

• Passports with less than 6 months of validity.

• Blur or low-quality document scans/photographs.

• Uncleared prior overstay fines or existing active visas in the system.

• Mismatched personal details on the application.

A standard tourist/visit visa is valid for 60 days from the date of issue to enter the UAE. Once you enter the country, the duration of your allowed stay (e.g., 30 days or 60 days) begins on your entry date.

If a UAE resident wants to sponsor a friend or relative on a visit visa, they must earn a minimum monthly salary of AED 4,000 to AED 5,000 (or AED 3,000 + accommodation). For standard tourist visas applied through an agency, no minimum salary proof is required.

Yes. You can complete the entire application online by submitting digital copies of your passport and photo through travel agencies, the ICP portal, or GDRFA Dubai. E-visas are issued electronically via PDF/email.

• Standard Short-Stay Visa: While many agency-sponsored visas do not strictly audit bank accounts, applicants requested to show proof of funds usually require a bank statement showing at least AED 5,000 (or equivalent in foreign currency).

• 5-Year Multiple-Entry Visa: Requires a verified bank balance of $4,000 USD (or equivalent) sustained over the last 6 months.

The UAE does not offer a standard 1-year “tourist” visa. However, options for a 1-year residency include:

• Remote Work / Freelance Visa: Costs around AED 1,500 to AED 2,500 (excluding health insurance and medical fitness tests).

• Humanitarian Residency / Retirement Visas: Fees vary based on government service costs and health cover.

Before entering the UAE, the e-visa is valid for 60 days from issuance. Once inside the UAE, its validity depends on the type purchased—typically 30 days or 60 days from the day you cross immigration.

Yes. UAE residents can sponsor friends or relatives for a visit visa directly through the ICP or GDRFA portals, provided the sponsor meets the minimum income threshold (minimum AED 4,000–5,000 salary) and pays a refundable security deposit. Alternatively, your friend can simply apply for an agency-sponsored tourist visa without needing personal sponsorship.