Dubai Visa
Detailed information about Dubai visa and reliable application support, from start to submission
Overview
A Dubai visa is an electronic entry permit issued by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai). It allows holders to enter and stay in the United Arab Emirates for a certain period of time, depending on the visa type and purpose of the visit.
Dubai visa types
Visit Visas
Dubai visas are divided into two main categories, based on the purpose of stay:
Tourist visa
Business visa
Transit visa
Family or friends visit visa
Residence Visas
These visas are issued for long-term stays and include:
Employment visa
Student visa
Family visa
Investor and entrepreneur visa
Retirement visa
Golden Visa
Green visa
Dubai Tourist Visa
Dubai is widely recognized as one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, attracting millions of visitors each year. As a result, the tourist visa is one of the most commonly issued visas for foreign nationals traveling to the UAE for leisure and tourism purposes.
Tourist visas are generally issued based on the intended length of stay. The main options include:
30 Days
60 Days
Single and multiple entry, extendable visas
Dubai also offers a self-sponsored 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa, which allows visitors to travel to the country multiple times. This visa permits stays of up to 90 days per visit.
The 5-year visa is subject to additional eligibility requirements compared to standard tourist visa options.
Eligibility
Citizens of visa-exempt countries do not require a visa to enter the UAE for tourism purposes. Nationals of other countries, however, must apply for a visa prior to travel. If you are a citizen of one of the countries listed below, you are eligible to apply:
| Afghanistan | Dominican Republic | Laos | Sao Tome & Principe |
| Albania | East Timor | Lebanon | Senegal |
| Algeria | Ecuador | Lesotho | Sierra Leone |
| Angola | Egypt | Liberia | Sint Maarten |
| Anguilla | Equatorial Guinea | Libya | Somalia |
| Antigua & Barbuda | Eritrea | Macedonia | South Africa |
| Armenia | Ethiopia | Madagascar | South Sudan |
| Azerbaijan | Faroe Islands | Malawi | Sri Lanka |
| Bangladesh | Fiji | Mali | Sudan |
| Belarus | Gabon | Marshall Islands | Suriname |
| Belize | Gambia | Mauritania | Swaziland (Eswatini) |
| Benin | Ghana | Micronesia | Syria |
| Bermuda | Gibraltar | Moldova | Taiwan |
| Bhutan | Greenland | Mongolia | Tajikistan |
| Bolivia | Grenada | Montserrat | Tanzania |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | Guadeloupe | Morocco | Thailand |
| Botswana | Guam | Mozambique | Togo |
| British Virgin Islands | Guatemala | Myanmar, (Burma) | Tonga |
| Burkina Faso | Guernsey | Namibia | Trinidad & Tobago |
| Burundi | Guinea | Nepal | Tunisia |
| Cambodia | Guinea-Bissau | Nicaragua | Turkey |
| Cameroon | Guyana | Niger | Turkmenistan |
| Canary Islands | Haiti | Nigeria | Turks and Caicos Islands |
| Cape Verde | India | Pakistan | Tuvalu |
| Cayman Islands | Indonesia | Palau | Uganda |
| Central African Rep | Iran | Palestine | Uzbekistan |
| Chad | Iraq | Panama | Vanuatu |
| Comoros | Ivory Coast | Papua New Guinea | Venezuela |
| Congo | Jamaica | Philippines | Vietnam |
| Congo (Democratic Rep) | Jordan | Rwanda | Yemen |
| Cuba | Kenya | St Kitts & Nevis | Zambia |
| Curacao | Korea North | St Lucia | Zimbabwe |
| Djibouti | Kosovo | Saint Helena | |
| Dominica | Kyrgyzstan | Samoa |
| Afghanistan |
| Albania |
| Algeria |
| Angola |
| Anguilla |
| Antigua & Barbuda |
| Armenia |
| Azerbaijan |
| Bangladesh |
| Belarus |
| Belize |
| Benin |
| Bermuda |
| Bhutan |
| Bolivia |
| Bosnia Herzegovina |
| Botswana |
| British Virgin Islands |
| Burkina Faso |
| Burundi |
| Cambodia |
| Cameroon |
| Canary Islands |
| Cape Verde |
| Cayman Islands |
| Central African Rep |
| Chad |
| Comoros |
| Congo |
| Congo (Democratic Rep) |
| Cuba |
| Curacao |
| Djibouti |
| Dominica |
| Dominican Republic |
| East Timor |
| Ecuador |
| Egypt |
| Equatorial Guinea |
| Eritrea |
| Ethiopia |
| Faroe Islands |
| Fiji |
| Gabon |
| Gambia |
| Ghana |
| Gibraltar |
| Greenland |
| Grenada |
| Guadeloupe |
| Guam |
| Guatemala |
| Guernsey |
| Guinea |
| Guinea-Bissau |
| Guyana |
| Haiti |
| India |
| Indonesia |
| Iran |
| Iraq |
| Ivory Coast |
| Jamaica |
| Jordan |
| Kenya |
| Korea North |
| Kosovo |
| Kyrgyzstan |
| Laos |
| Lebanon |
| Lesotho |
| Liberia |
| Libya |
| Macedonia |
| Madagascar |
| Malawi |
| Mali |
| Marshall Islands |
| Mauritania |
| Micronesia |
| Moldova |
| Mongolia |
| Montserrat |
| Morocco |
| Mozambique |
| Myanmar, (Burma) |
| Namibia |
| Nepal |
| Nicaragua |
| Niger |
| Nigeria |
| Pakistan |
| Palau |
| Palestine |
| Panama |
| Papua New Guinea |
| Philippines |
| Rwanda |
| St Kitts & Nevis |
| St Lucia |
| Saint Helena |
| Samoa |
| Sao Tome & Principe |
| Senegal |
| Sierra Leone |
| Sint Maarten |
| Somalia |
| South Africa |
| South Sudan |
| Sri Lanka |
| Sudan |
| Suriname |
| Swaziland (Eswatini) |
| Syria |
| Taiwan |
| Tajikistan |
| Tanzania |
| Thailand |
| Togo |
| Tonga |
| Trinidad & Tobago |
| Tunisia |
| Turkey |
| Turkmenistan |
| Turks and Caicos Islands |
| Tuvalu |
| Uganda |
| Uzbekistan |
| Vanuatu |
| Venezuela |
| Vietnam |
| Yemen |
| Zambia |
| Zimbabwe |
Who We Are
YOYO Travels is a licensed travel and tourism company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We are authorized to provide Dubai visa services and offer professional support to travelers throughout the visa application process.
Our role is to assist applicants in facilitating their visa applications in line with applicable UAE immigration regulations, ensuring that required information and documentation are properly organized and submitted through authorized channels. Our support team remains available to answer inquiries, provide status updates, and guide applicants from submission until a final decision is issued.
Requirements
To apply for a tourist visa, you must submit a complete set of supporting documents as part of the online application process.
Standard Required Documents
Passport
- A passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application submission.
- The passport must be machine-readable (handwritten passports are not accepted at UAE ports of entry).
- A copy of the passport’s external cover page.
Personal Photo
- A recent color photograph with a white background.
- The photo must meet standard passport photo guidelines, including clear image quality, frontal position, and natural facial expression.
Travel Ticket
A confirmed return or onward ticket showing departure from the UAE at the end of the permitted stay.
Proof of Accommodation
- Hotel booking confirmation,
- Lease agreement, or
- Invitation letter from family or friends residing in the UAE.
Additional Supporting Documents (If Applicable)
Depending on the applicant’s profile, additional documents may be requested, such as:
- Copies of valid residency permits from GCC countries, Schengen countries, Canada, the United Kingdom, or the United States.
- Copies of passport pages showing entry and exit stamps from recent visits to Schengen countries, Canada, the United Kingdom, or the United States.
- For applicants under 18 years of age, a birth certificate.
Additional Requirements for the 5-Year Multiple-Entry Visa
Applicants for the 5-year visa must submit all of the above documents, in addition to:
Bank statement
A statement covering the last 6 months showing a minimum balance of USD 4,000 (or equivalent in another currency).
Health insurance
Proof of valid medical insurance covering the entire duration of stay in Dubai.
How to Apply
Tourist visa applications are required to be processed through licensed entities within the United Arab Emirates that are authorized to handle the application and serve as the visa sponsor in accordance with applicable immigration regulations. These entities include:
- Travel and tourism agencies
- UAE national airlines
- Approved hotels within the country
As a licensed travel and tourism company in the UAE, we facilitate visa applications online through dubaivisas.com. The process is structured to ensure that all necessary information and supporting documents are collected accurately and in line with official immigration procedures.
You may proceed by following the steps below:
Complete application form
Fill in the online form with accurate personal and passport details, then upload the required supporting documents.
Pay the Visa Fees
Proceed with secure online payment using a valid credit or debit card.
Receive Your Visa by Email
Once approved, the visa will be sent to the email address provided. Carefully review all details to ensure they match your passport information.
Processing Time
Dubai tourist visa applications are generally processed within 4 to 5 business days from the date of submission, provided all required documents are complete and accurate. In most cases, decisions are issued more quickly; however, processing times may vary depending on review procedures and individual application factors.
Processing times may also be affected by factors such as:
- The accuracy and completeness of the submitted documents
- Peak travel seasons or public holidays
- Additional review or verification by UAE immigration authorities
Applicants are strongly advised to apply well in advance of their intended travel date to avoid unexpected delays. Submission of an application does not guarantee approval, and final decisions are made by the relevant UAE immigration authorities.
Validity
All tourist visas are valid for 60 days from the date of issuance. It is important to note that visa validity differs from the permitted duration of stay in the UAE. The validity period refers to the timeframe during which the visa may be used, from the date of issuance until entry into the UAE. The permitted duration of stay, however, depends on the approved stay period and is either 30 or 60 days.
Visa Extension
Tourist visas issued for 30 days or 60 days may be extended for an additional period of the same duration. The 5-year visa may be extended for an additional 90 days per visit, provided that the total duration of stay does not exceed 180 days within a single year.
Extensions can generally be applied for without the need to exit the UAE.
Overstaying beyond the permitted period will result in a fine of AED 50 per day. Overstay fines continue to accrue until the visitor either exits the UAE, extends the visa, or adjusts their status.
In addition, an exit permit (Out Pass) fee — typically ranging between AED 200 and AED 300, depending on the situation — may apply.
Dubai visa FAQ
Do children need a separate tourist visa?
Yes. All travelers from non-visa-exempt countries, including minors, must obtain an individual visa. If you are traveling with minor children, each applicant must submit a separate visa application, and all applications should be submitted at the same time.
Does a visa guarantee entry into the UAE?
No. A visa allows you to travel to the UAE; however, final entry approval is determined by immigration authorities at the port of entry. Travelers may be asked to present supporting documents upon arrival.
What are the common reasons for visa refusal in the UAE?
Visa applications are reviewed and approved or rejected at the discretion of the relevant UAE immigration authorities. While most applications are approved successfully, refusals may occur for various reasons, including:
- Incomplete or incorrect information on the application form
- Unclear, invalid, or inconsistent supporting documents
- A passport with less than six months’ validity at the time of application
- Previous immigration violations, such as overstaying or failure to pay fines
- Security concerns or eligibility issues
In some cases, immigration authorities may not provide detailed reasons for refusal. However, if the refusal is due to correctable issues—such as documentation errors or missing information—the application may be resubmitted after addressing the identified concerns. While approval cannot be guaranteed, correcting the underlying issue may improve the likelihood of a successful outcome upon resubmission.
What should I do if I notice an error on my issued visa?
If you identify any incorrect information on your visa, you should immediately contact the entity through which your application was submitted. Depending on the nature of the error, the visa may need to be cancelled and a new application submitted. Any discrepancies should be corrected before traveling to avoid potential complications at the airport.
Can I convert my tourist visa to a residence visa?
In many cases, yes. If you meet the eligibility requirements for the residence visa you intend to apply for and obtain approval from the relevant authorities, you may change your visa status from a tourist visa to a residence visa without leaving the country.