Visas have facilitated seamless travel between countries for decades. And it is a practice that continues to this very day. But the process is not always the same for everyone, and the required forms, applications, and permits can differ significantly from country to country.

Here in the UAE, citizens of all countries outside of the GCC region require a visa. If you intend to live and work here, you will need a residency visa. If you are just here on holiday or temporarily, you will require a tourist visa.

The process of obtaining a tourist visa will depend largely on your nationality. Citizens of some countries are eligible for visas on arrival while others must arrange their visa in advance. However, with millions of applications processed every year, you can be sure of a fast and smooth process in any case.

That said, to ensure that you understand the eligibility requirements and correct process before entering the country, it is a good idea to seek out the advice of a UAE expert such as Set Hub. If you are required to submit a visa application, we can manage the process for you, ensuring a fast and smooth service.

Dubai Tourist Visa Rules



Citizens from many countries are permitted to travel to the UAE without making a visa application. In this instance, travelers simply pass through immigration where their passport is stamped with an entry visa, usually valid for 30 days. This includes passport holders of the following countries:

• Andorra
• Australia
• Brunei
• Canada
• China
• Japan
• Kazakhstan
• Malaysia
• Mauritius
• Monaco
• New Zealand
• Republic of Ireland
• San Marino
• Singapore
• Ukraine
• United Kingdom and Northern Ireland
• USA

 

Passport holders from most other countries are required to arrange a visa before making the trip to the UAE. There are two common options available:

• 30 or 90 day visas allow the holder to enter and stay in the UAE for a period of either 30 or 90 days.
• Multiple entry visas allow the holder to enter and stay in UAE multiple times over a five-year period, remaining in the country for up to 90 days on each visit.

All types of visit and tourist visas can be extended for 30 days twice, subject to approval by the relevant immigration authority.

You can apply for this extension without having to leave the UAE. Renewals must be made before the expiry of your current visa and cost AED 600 each time.

Overstaying your visa will result in an AED 100 fine for every day that you overstay, starting from ten days after the expiry of your visa.

Dubai Tourist Visa: WHO Approved Vaccines for Dubai, UAE

Following the disruption caused by the pandemic, the UAE rulers recently announced that they would resume reissuing tourist visas from August 30, 2021. However, vaccination with a WHO-approved COVID-19 vaccine is now a condition of entry.

The full list of approved vaccines is as follows:

• Covishield (Oxford/AstraZeneca formulation)
• Janssen (Johnson & Johnson)
• Moderna
• Oxford/AstraZeneca
• Pfizer-BioNTech
• Sinopharm
• Sinovac

 

Anyone arriving into the UAE on a tourist visa will also be required to take a rapid PCR test upon arrival.

How to get a UAE tourist visa      

There are several ways to obtain a tourist visa to visit the UAE. You may make your application through an approved hotel or travel agent provided you also book your travel arrangements with the same agent.

However, a more hassle free option is to arrange your UAE tourist visa with the help of an expert in the UAE immigration process, such as Set Hub.

Benefits of getting a UAE tourist visa through Set Hub     

When you make your UAE tourist visa application with Set Hub, you can be sure of a professional and personalised service from start to finish, all delivered by senior industry experts.

We are always on hand to support you throughout your application and answer any questions you may have about the process.

Apply with us and we will ensure that everything runs smoothly, saving you time and potential inconvenience. And if you need a fast-track application, that is no problem at all. Subject to approval your visa will be issued in 24 hours. All you need to do is supply us with a copy of your passport, a passport photo, your travel reservation details and a completed application form – and we will take care of the rest.

Get your tourist visa with Set Hub            

If you are armed with the right knowledge, applying for a UAE tourist visa doesn’t have to be overly complicated.

That being said, it does require a level of prior knowledge of the process. What’s more, it is important to note that the process is only straightforward if your application is complete at the time of submission and free from errors.

To help you ensure that this is the case, it is a good idea to work with the experts at Set Hub.  We offer all visa and immigration services and can liaise with all relevant departments to help you obtain your tourist visa quickly and easily.

Get in touch today on [email protected] to start your application.