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Do you need a visa for United Arab Emirates?
Fortunately, if you need a visa, you can apply online. If you choose to go through the process with Visagov, you will also gain access to a simplified application form available in 10 languages.
What is the eVisa for United Arab Emirates?
- Tourist eVisa: this single-entry visa allows you to travel to the UAE for up to 30 days.
- Transit eVisa: you can choose between a transit visa to stay for 2 or 4 days. They are both single-entry visas. Please note that it is not possible to extend a 2-day transit eVisa to a 4-day one, so make sure you apply for the one you need.
Who can apply for the eVisa to United Arab Emirates?
How long can you stay in United Arab Emirates with an eVisa?
- Tourist eVisa: 30 days
- 4-day Transit eVisa: 4 days
- 2-day Transit eVisa: 2 days
What are the requirements to apply for the eVisa to United Arab Emirates?
- Valid passport
- Recent photograph of the applicant
- Proof of accommodation
- Return flight booking
- Email address to receive the eVisa
How to apply?
Complete the application online
Prepare your passport and fill in our simple online form in 5 minutes
Receive your eVisa
We will send you your approved eVisa within a few days, without you having to go anywhere!
Start your journey
On arrival, show your passport and your approved eVisa
Where to submit your visa application?
Common reasons for a rejected application
- Criminal history
- Incomplete documentation
- Overstayed in the country
- Using a previously lost passport
- Overstayed previous visas
Why choose Visagov
Higher chance of approval
Over 80% of rejections are due to avoidable mistakes. We use AI, OCR and biometrics to reduce errors and ensure your application is approved.
Money-back guarantee
It is unlikely, but it could happen that your application is rejected. In that case, we will refund all the government fees.
Experts by your side
Do you have a question? Write or call us! We are here to help you in every step of the way.
Faster & easier
Official forms tend to be complicated. With us, the entire process is carried out online in a single, simplified form in the language of your choice.
How much does the eVisa for United Arab Emirates cost?
- Tourist eVisa: 179 USD
Processing time
How far in advance do I need to apply?
Factors affecting eVisa processing times
- Incomplete information
- Typos or incorrect details
- Peak travel seasons
- Mismatch between passport and application details
Check the status of your eVisa application
Types of visas for the United Arab Emirates
- Tourist eVisa: for tourism purposes, you can stay in the country for up to 90 days.
- 5-year multiple-entry visa: you can stay up to 90 days each time you enter, made for tourism purposes.
- eVisa for residents of GCC countries: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman residents can apply with an easier process that has fewer requisites.
- Job seeker visa: it allows entries for 60, 90 or 120 days to explore job opportunities. You will need to present an undergraduate degree, maintain a minimum monthly income and provide financial assurance.
- Transit visa: you can choose between 2 or 4 days, depending on your layover.
- Golden visa: it is tailored for foreign skilled individuals and it offers the right to work in the country.
- Green visa: it offers freelancers, self-employed professionals and skilled employees a chance to independently sponsor themselves to live in the country.
- Student visa: it allows students to stay in the country for the duration of their studies at a recognized educational institution.
- Investor visa: made for people interested in business or property investments.
What documents do I need to enter United Arab Emirates?
- Valid passport
- Approved eVisa
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate if traveling from a country with risk of transmission of this disease
- Medical insurance
- Departure flight might be requested at the border