United Arab Emirates Visa

The UAE offers several tourist visa durations: 96-hour transit visa, 14-day single entry, 30-day single or multiple entry, and 60-day single or multiple entry. The 14-day visa is ideal for short visits, while the 30-day multiple entry visa suits frequent travellers. All UAE tourist visas are e-visas — no embassy visit required, and the visa is sent directly to your email.

You will need a valid passport with at least 6 months validity, a clear passport-size photograph with white background, a confirmed return flight ticket, and hotel booking or accommodation details. Some nationalities may also be required to submit proof of sufficient funds (bank statement). GCC residents may have different requirements — check the UAE visa page for your specific nationality.

Yes, a confirmed return or onward travel ticket is a mandatory requirement for UAE tourist visa applications. Immigration authorities use this to confirm you intend to leave the UAE within your visa validity period. If your travel plans are not yet finalised, a refundable dummy ticket is accepted by most airlines and meets this requirement.

Standard UAE e-visa processing takes 3–5 business days from the time all required documents are submitted. Express processing (24–48 hours) is available for urgent travel plans at an additional fee. We recommend applying at least 5 days before your travel date to avoid any last-minute delays.

Yes, UAE tourist visas can be extended by 30 days from within the UAE through the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) or an authorised visa service. Extensions can be done once for standard visas. We offer UAE visa extension services — simply contact our team before your current visa expires to avoid overstay fines.

Citizens of 48 countries — including all EU, UK, USA, Australia, Japan, and South Korea passport holders — receive a free visa on arrival at UAE airports, valid for 30 or 90 days. Nationals of GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman) can enter the UAE without any visa. All other nationalities must apply for a UAE tourist e-visa before travel through Atlygo.