UAE Tourist Visa — How to Apply & Extend (2025)
Apply for a 30-day or 60-day UAE tourist visa online via icp.gov.ae (or gdrfad.gov.ae for Dubai). You can extend your visa for 30 days twice from within the country without leaving.
Types of Tourist Visas
| Visa Type | Duration | Who it's for |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Day Single Entry | 30 days | Short vacations or visiting family |
| 60-Day Single Entry | 60 days | Longer trips, remote work periods |
| 90-Day Multiple Entry | 90 days | Frequent travelers or business visitors |
| 5-Year Multiple Entry | 5 years (90 days/visit) | Tourists wanting regular hassle-free access |
What you need
- ✓ Clear color passport copy (must be valid for at least 6 months)
- ✓ Recent passport-sized color photograph with white background
- ✓ Flight ticket (onward or return)
- ✓ Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host's Emirates ID)
Step-by-step application
Check Visa-on-Arrival Eligibility
Visit icp.gov.ae to confirm if you need to apply beforehand or if you can get a visa upon landing.
Choose your portal
If applying for a Dubai visa, use gdrfad.gov.ae. For Abu Dhabi or other emirates, use icp.gov.ae.
Fill the application
Enter your personal details, passport information, and contact info in the UAE.
Upload documents
Provide high-quality scans of your passport and photo.
Pay the visa fee
Fees vary by duration and type. Pay online using a credit/debit card.
Receive visa by email
Visas are electronic (e-visas) and are typically emailed within 24 to 72 hours.
How to extend your visa
If you need more time, you can extend your tourist visa twice (for 30 days each time) without leaving the UAE.
- Apply for the extension before your current visa expires.
- Use the same portal (ICP or GDRFA) or contact your travel agency/sponsor.
- The cost is typically around AED 600 per extension.
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