By Adil Ahmad, Business Setup Consultant at Gulf Corporate Services · Last updated
Summary
UAE tourist visa fees start from about AED 250 to 370 for a 30-day single-entry visa and rise to around AED 1,740 for a 90-day multiple-entry visa. Many Western visitors get a free visa on arrival, while eligible Indian passport holders pay AED 100. This guide covers Dubai visit visa prices, 60-day and 90-day costs, fees by nationality, extensions, overstay fines and FAQs.
UAE Tourist Visa Fees: Price List for Every Visa Type
The UAE uses federal fees across all emirates, so a Dubai visit visa price is broadly the same as an Abu Dhabi or Sharjah visit visa price. What changes is the service fee added by the channel you use. These are approximate 2026 totals:
| Visa type | Stay | Approximate total cost (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| 48-hour transit visa | 2 days | Low fee or free with some airlines |
| 96-hour transit visa | 4 days | About 100 to 225 |
| 30-day single entry tourist visa | 30 days | About 250 to 370 |
| 30-day multiple entry tourist visa | 30 days per entry | About 690 to 750 |
| 60-day single entry tourist visa | 60 days | About 500 to 650 |
| 90-day single entry (long-term) | 90 days | About 600 to 720 |
| 90-day multiple entry (long-term) | 90 days | About 1,740 to 1,800 |
| 5-year multiple entry tourist visa | Up to 90 days per visit | From about 650 plus service fees |
GDRFA Dubai lists a 30-day tourist visa fee of AED 300 and a 60-day fee of AED 500, plus 5% VAT, for its tourist visa service. Gulf News reported that a 30-day e-visa applied for directly through ICP totals about AED 250, made up of request, issue, e-services and ICP fees.
How Much Is a Dubai Visit Visa for 1 Month, 60 Days and 3 Months?
Most searches are simply “how much is a UAE visa” for a set number of days. Here is the quick answer:
- 1 month (30 days) visit visa price: about AED 250 to 370 single entry
- 60 days visit visa price: about AED 500 to 650
- 3 months (90 days) visit visa price: about AED 600 to 720 single entry, or about AED 1,740 multiple entry
- 14 days: only available as a visa on arrival for eligible Indian passport holders, at AED 100
If you plan more than one trip a year, the 5-year multiple entry tourist visa often works out cheaper than buying several 30-day visas.
UAE Visa on Arrival: Who Enters Free and Who Pays
Not everyone needs to pay before they fly.
- Free visa on arrival: citizens of many countries, including EU states, the US, Canada, Australia and many others, get a free 30-day or 90-day entry stamp on arrival, depending on nationality
- GCC citizens: enter with a passport or national ID, no visa needed
- GCC residents: eligible residents of other Gulf countries can apply for a UAE eVisa before travel
- Indian passport holders with qualifying documents: a 14-day visa on arrival for AED 100
Check your nationality on the ICP website before booking, because eligibility lists change.
UAE Visa Fees for Indian Nationals
Most Indian visitors must apply for a UAE e-visa before travel through an airline, a licensed agent or ICP. The exception is the visa on arrival:
- Who qualifies: Indians holding a valid US visa or green card, or a visa or residence permit from the UK or EU, plus newer additions such as Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore and South Korea
- Fee: AED 100 for 14 days, as Gulf News explains
- Extension: once, for 14 more days, for about AED 250
- Passport rule: at least six months’ validity, and the qualifying document must also be valid
If you are moving money for a trip or family visit, our guide on how to send money from India to UAE explains the cheapest routes.
Dubai Visa Fee from Pakistan and Other Countries
Pakistani, Bangladeshi and many African and Asian nationals must apply before travel. The government fee is the same as for everyone else, but the total often looks higher because of:
- Agent service fees: usually AED 100 to 300 on top
- Refundable security deposits: some agents ask for a deposit, which is returned after you exit the UAE on time
- Stricter document checks: confirmed return ticket, hotel booking or host address, bank statement and passport valid for six months
- Airline checks: airlines can refuse boarding if documents look incomplete
Consultant tip: always get a written receipt that separates the government visa fee, the agent fee and any deposit, so you know exactly what is refundable.
Family Visit Visa UAE Price and Sponsor Rules
UAE residents can sponsor relatives and friends on a visit visa. The visa fees are similar to tourist visas, but the sponsor must meet salary and accommodation rules. Under the updated ICP visit visa categories, residents sponsoring first-degree relatives generally need to show a minimum monthly salary, with higher salary levels for second-degree relatives and friends.
If you hold a UAE residence visa through your own company, you can sponsor family visits too. For long-term family residency, see our Golden Visa service.
Where to Apply: ICP vs GDRFA vs Airline vs Travel Agent
| Channel | Best for | Cost impact |
|---|---|---|
| ICP smart services | Visitors to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and other emirates | Lowest, government fees only |
| GDRFA Dubai | Visitors arriving in Dubai | Lowest, government fees plus VAT |
| Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia | Travellers flying with that airline | Small service fee |
| Licensed travel agent | First-time visitors and stricter nationalities | Highest, service fee plus deposit |
Our UAE tourist visa service handles the application and paperwork for you, including for business visitors.
Documents Required for a UAE Tourist Visa
- Passport with at least six months’ validity
- Passport-size photo with a white background
- Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
- Hotel booking or host’s address and Emirates ID copy
- Bank statement, especially for the 5-year visa
- Travel medical insurance, strongly recommended and required for some visa types
5-Year Multiple Entry Tourist Visa: Cost and Requirements
The 5-year multiple entry tourist visa suits frequent travellers, business visitors and families who visit often:
- Stay: up to 90 days per visit, and generally up to 180 days in a year
- Self-sponsored: you do not need a UAE sponsor
- Financial proof: a bank balance of about USD 4,000 or the equivalent in foreign currency during the last six months is commonly required
- Insurance: valid health insurance covering your stay in the UAE
- Cost: from about AED 650 plus service fees, which is often cheaper than several separate visas
How to Apply for a UAE Tourist Visa Online
- Choose your visa type and number of days.
- Apply on ICP or GDRFA, or through your airline or a licensed agent.
- Upload your passport, photo and travel documents.
- Pay the fee online and keep the receipt.
- Receive your e-visa by email, usually within 3 to 5 working days.
- Print it or keep it on your phone for airport checks.
Need cover for the trip? Our health insurance team can arrange a plan that meets visa rules.
UAE Tourist Visa Extension Fee
You can usually extend a 30-day or 60-day tourist visa from inside the UAE without leaving:
- Extension length: 30 days at a time
- Cost: a government fee of about AED 600, which comes to roughly AED 630 to 800 once VAT and service charges are added
- Where: ICP, GDRFA Dubai, Amer centres or the original airline or agent
- Timing: apply before the visa expires
Multiple-entry and 90-day visas often cannot be extended, so check before you buy.
UAE Visa Overstay Fine
The UAE has standardised overstay fines at AED 50 per day for visit, tourist and residence visas, according to the UAE government portal. Fines must be paid before you can leave or apply for a new visa, and serious overstays can lead to a travel ban. Settle any overstay at the airport or through ICP or GDRFA before departure.
Hidden Costs Beyond the UAE Visa Fee
- Agent or airline service fees
- Express processing, often AED 100 to 200 extra
- Refundable deposits for some nationalities
- Travel medical insurance
- Card and currency conversion charges
- Extension fees if you stay longer
Thinking of Staying Longer? Visit Visa vs Residence Visa
Many visitors arrive on a tourist visa and then decide to start a business. Once you set up a company, you can get a residence visa and an Emirates ID instead of paying for repeated visit visas. Read our guide on how to start a business in Dubai or compare packages in our free zone company setup guide. For more on sponsored and family visits, see our full guide to the UAE visit visa cost.
Expert Tip from Adil Ahmad
If you visit the UAE three or more times a year for business, stop buying 30-day visas. The 5-year multiple entry tourist visa usually pays for itself quickly, and it saves you from repeated applications and deposits. If your visits are about building a business, a free zone licence with your own residence visa can cost less over a year than constant visit visas and extensions. Use our business setup cost calculator to compare. Investors looking at the wider Gulf can also explore business setup in Saudi Arabia.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a UAE tourist visa for 30 days?
About AED 250 to 370 for single entry, depending on the channel.
What is the Dubai visit visa price for 60 days?
Usually about AED 500 to 650 for single entry.
How much is a 3-month UAE visit visa?
About AED 600 to 720 for single entry, or around AED 1,740 for multiple entry.
Is the Dubai visit visa price the same as Abu Dhabi and Sharjah?
Broadly yes. Government fees are federal, but service fees differ by channel.
How much is the UAE visa on arrival for Indians?
AED 100 for 14 days, for Indians with a qualifying US, UK, EU or other approved visa or residence permit.
What is the overstay fine in the UAE?
AED 50 per day for visit, tourist and residence visas.
Can I extend my UAE tourist visa?
Yes, most 30-day and 60-day visas can be extended by 30 days for about AED 630 to 800 in total.
Are UAE visa fees refundable if rejected?
Government fees are usually not refundable. Agent deposits are normally refundable after you exit on time.
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