Visa types

If you’re planning a visit to Dubai, there are various types of tourist visas to accommodate different travel needs, depending on your eligibility:

  1. A single entry tourist visa, valid for 30 days or 60 days
  2. A multiple-entry tourist visa, valid for 30 days or 60 days
  3. A multiple-entry long-term tourist visa, valid for five years
  4. A transit visa, one for 48 hours and another for 96 hours
  5. Visa on arrival, either for 30 days or 90 days contingent on nationality
  6. Visa on arrival for Indians who have a visit visa issued by the USA, or a green card issued by the USA, or a residence visa issued by the UK or the EU.
  7. eVisa for residents of GCC countries (GCC citizens are eligible for visa-free entry). 

There are fines for overstaying, which amount to a standardised fee of AED50 a day and will be calculated from 10 days after the expiry of the visa. Before applying for any tourist visa, do review the specific requirements for your chosen visa type and ensure all necessary documents are in order. In some cases, it is also possible to extend a tourist visa via GDRFA’s official website or an Amer Service Centre.

 For detailed and up-to-date information, please refer to GDRFA’s official website.