How long can I stay in the UAE on a tourist visa?

Short-stay tourist visas are issued for 30 or 60 days, as single or multiple entry. The visa must be used within 30 days of the date of issue.

What eligibility criteria apply?

You qualify under one of three routes — a travel record (a trip in the last 3 years or a valid US/UK/Schengen/Australia/Canada/Japan visa), financial records, or an invitation from an immediate family member residing in the UAE.

How fast can the visa be processed?

Normal processing is about 5-6 working days; an express service can issue the visa within roughly 48 hours.

🇦🇪United Arab Emirates · Visa guide

United Arab Emirates UAE Tourist Visa

A tourist visa to visit Dubai and the United Arab Emirates — short-stay visas of 30 or 60 days.

ProcessingNormal processing is about 5-6 working days from submission; an express service is available within about 48 hours.
Visa categoryUAE Tourist Visa
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The UAE Tourist Visa lets Indian travellers visit Dubai and the United Arab Emirates for tourism — short-stay visas are issued for 30 or 60 days, as single or multiple entry.

Applications are made through a visa application centre. The visa category is determined by your flight itinerary, and you must qualify under one of the eligibility criteria — a strong travel record, financial records, or an invitation from an immediate family member residing in the UAE on family status.

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