Dubai 30-day visit visa fee update for October 2024: A foreigner can be granted an entry visa for a single visit to the UAE for tourism, valid for 30 or 60 days. To apply, the sponsor or host in the UAE must be an establishment in the tourism industry.
A fee and a financial security deposit are required.
Usually, you need a sponsor in the UAE to apply for a visit visa. The sponsor can be an individual, a company, or a hotel.
UAE Visit Visa Requirements
A foreigner can be granted an entry visa for a single visit to the UAE for tourism, valid for 30 or 60 days.
To apply, the sponsor or host in the UAE must be an establishment in the tourism industry. A fee and a financial security deposit are required.
Usually, you need a sponsor in the UAE to apply for a visit visa. The sponsor can be an individual, a company, or a hotel.
- One personal photo.
- Copy of the passport.
- Identity card for the country of origin for some nationalities (Iraq – Pakistan – Iran – Afghanistan).
- Medical insurance valid in UAE.
- A travel ticket to continue his journey or a ticket to leave UAE.
- Hotel reservation or accommodation details.
How to Apply for the Visit Visa?
Using digital channels like the GDRFA website or smart app, here’s how the sponsor can apply for a visit visa:
- The sponsor logs into the smart services system using their UAE Pass or username.
- Searches for the required service.
- Fills out the necessary application details.
Alternatively, the sponsor can visit the relevant department in person to apply for the visa for someone traveling to Dubai as a tourist.
UAE Visit Visa Fee Update
As of October 2024, the fee for a 30-day tourist visa is AED 200, plus a 5% VAT.
Additional fees (if the person is inside the UAE):
- Knowledge Dirham: AED 10
- Innovation Dirham: AED 10
- Inside UAE fee: AED 500
Note: The total amount may vary. The visa fee might increase or decrease depending on the applicant’s situation or other factors.
New Visit Visa Rules in UAE: Do They Change Things for Tourists, Workers, or Families?
The new visit visa rules in the UAE bring big changes for travelers:
- Tourists can now enjoy longer visa options with easier applications.
- Job seekers have a new option called the Job Exploration Visa, making it easier to look for work.
- Business travelers will benefit from new visa options and more flexible requirements.
- Families visiting relatives will have more choices and flexibility.
- Plus, some nationalities can now get visas on arrival!
These changes aim to simplify travel and create more opportunities in the UAE. Learn more in this article about how these updates might affect your travel plans.
