How to apply for a Dubai visa online: Costs and Requirements
by Pilar Dujan | October 6, 2023
Dubai is an emirate part of the seven United Arab Emirates. Its capital shares the name of the emirate: Dubai. It’s the one with the biggest population and it’s divided in four regions: Jebel Ali, Jumeirah, Hatta and Dubai.
But what documents do you need to be able to enter Dubai and the United Arab Emirates? Is there a specific requirement for Dubai? Here you will discover all the visa requirements for traveling and how to get a Dubai transit visa or a Dubai visa online.
Who needs a Dubai eVisa?
First of all, it’s important to note that there’s no Dubai transit visa nor Dubai eVisa: to visit Dubai you need an UAE visa. If you travel for tourism, you can get the tourist online visa (eVisa). It’s a single-entry visa, which allows you to spend 30 days in the country.
Citizens of the US and UK don’t need to apply for a Dubai e visa: they can get a tourist visa for free on arrival. They are valid for 30 days.
Some nationalities can also get a multiple-entry visa for the United Arab Emirates. They’re free and last for 90 days.
Lastly, if a citizen of Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain or Saudi Arabia needs to visit the UAE, they can do it with just their passport. Other nationalities can check their visa eligibility here.
How to get a Dubai visa
The requisites for how to apply for a visa for Dubai, the same for the UAE visas, depend on the type of travel authorization you need.
To apply for a tourist visa you need:
- Filled application form
- A passport-sized color photograph with a white background
- A color copy of the applicant’s passport. It needs to have a validity of at least 6 months after arrival in Dubai.
- Debit or credit card to pay the fees
- Current email to receive the approved visa
There are also specific requirements for children under 18 years old:
- Photograph of the parents or legal guardians
- Copy of the visa of at least one parent/legal guardian
- They have to travel accompanied by their parents or legal guardians
What’s the cost of the Dubai e visa?
The cost of the fees changes according to which e Visa for Dubai (or visa for the United Arab Emirates) you need. For example, the single-entry tourist eVisa costs €134.
Pilar Dujan
I’m originally from Argentina, now based in Spain. I’m a writer and Visagov’s Press Officer, which allows me to put my expertise in visa and travel-related matters to the test.
My two roles help me bring forth content that is comprehensive and helpful, always keeping in mind my goal of assisting tourists in putting together the holiday they dream of.
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