Choose the right visa type based on your travel purpose, duration and budget
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Tourist Visa 30-Day
Single Entry — 30 Days
Most Popular
Best option for short-term tourism, visiting relatives or getting to know Dubai. Single entry with one-time extension for an additional 30 days.
check_circle Single entry, 30-day stay
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check_circle Processing in 2-4 business days
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payments
AED 350 — 500
Approximate visa issuance cost
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Tourist Visa 60-Day
Single Entry — 60 Days
Extendable
Ideal for mid-term stays, business activities, exploring investment opportunities or longer trips. Extendable for an additional 30 days.
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check_circle Extendable for additional 30 days
check_circle Processing in 2-4 business days
check_circle Suitable for business & extended trips
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payments
AED 600 — 900
Approximate visa issuance cost
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Tourist Visa 90-Day
Single / Multiple Entry — 90 Days
Multiple Entry
90-day visa with multiple entry option, ideal for traders, investors and those needing frequent travel. Longer stay with greater flexibility.
check_circle Stay up to 90 days
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check_circle Processing in 3-5 business days
check_circle Suitable for traders & investors
warning Higher cost compared to short-term visas
payments
AED 900 — 1,500
Approximate visa issuance cost
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5-Year Multi-Entry Tourist Visa
Multiple Entry — 5 Years / 90 Days per Visit
Golden Visa
5-year multiple entry visa without a sponsor. Up to 90 days per visit. Best choice for frequent travelers and international businesspeople.
check_circle Unlimited entries for 5 years
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check_circle Ideal for frequent travelers & traders
warning Higher upfront cost but long-term savings
payments
AED 2,500 — 3,500
5-year visa issuance cost
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Transit Visa
48h / 96h — Transit Stop
Instant Issue
For travelers transiting through UAE airports. Available in 48-hour and 96-hour options. Quick processing with very low cost.
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check_circle Immediate / same day processing
check_circle Very low cost
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warning Non-extendable — transit only
payments
AED 50 — 200
Transit visa cost
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Employment / Work Visa
Employment Visa — Sponsored by Employer
Work Residence
For individuals with a job offer from a UAE employer. Includes medical examination, Emirates ID and residence tied to contract duration.
check_circle Requires job offer from UAE employer
check_circle Includes medical test + Emirates ID
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check_circle Can sponsor family members
warning Processing time: 2-4 weeks
payments
AED 3,000 — 5,000
Approximate work visa cost
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Medical Treatment Visa
Medical Tourism — 90 Days
Health Tourism
For patients traveling to UAE for medical treatment. 90-day extendable stay, requires appointment at an accredited hospital or medical center.
check_circle 90-day stay, extendable
check_circle Suitable for health tourism & treatment
check_circle Access to advanced hospitals
check_circle Patient companion allowed
warning Requires hospital appointment letter
payments
AED 500 — 1,000
Medical visa cost
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Student Visa
Student Residence — University Sponsored
Education
For students enrolled in accredited UAE universities and educational institutions. Duration matches study period and requires university admission letter.
check_circle Duration matches study period
check_circle Requires accredited university admission
check_circle Part-time work allowed (with permit)
check_circle Renewable until graduation
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payments
AED 2,000 — 3,000
Student visa cost (excluding tuition)
Visa Types Comparison
Feature
Tourist 30d
Tourist 90d
Multi 5yr
Transit
Work
Medical
Duration
30 days
90 days
90d/visit
48-96h
Contract
90 days
Multiple Entry
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Extendable
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Cost Range
AED 350-500
AED 900-1.5k
AED 2.5-3.5k
AED 50-200
AED 3-5k
AED 500-1k
Processing Time
2-4 days
3-5 days
3-5 days
Instant
2-4 weeks
2-4 days
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