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UAE UAE Tourist Visa

For tourists not eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival, including a five-year multiple-entry option. It is usually arranged through airlines, hotels or travel agents.

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Tourist visa fee/cost is NOT stated on the official u.ae tourist-visa page and was not verified; the page details the 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa specifically. Shorter 30/60-day tourist visas also exist but their fees and conditions were not verified from an official source.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official United Arab Emirates government website before you apply.
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Official name
Tourist Visa (incl. 5-year multiple-entry)
Route type
Tourist visa
Maximum stay
90 days per visit
For the 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa; extendable for a further 90 days
Number of entries
Multiple
Validity
5 years
Multiple-entry tourist visa, all nationalities
Where to apply
ICP or GDRFA (Dubai), or via airlines, licensed travel agents and hotels
Overstay fine
AED 50 per day
Charged from 10 days after the visa expires

Who can apply

  • Tourists not eligible for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival
  • Travellers seeking a longer-validity multiple-entry tourist visa

What you can do

  • Visit the UAE for tourism
  • Enter multiple times on the five-year multiple-entry tourist visa

Requirements

  • Proof of a bank balance of USD 4,000 (or its equivalent in foreign currency) held during the last six months
  • A valid UAE-applicable health insurance policy, valid for 180 days
  • A ticket showing a continuing or return journey from the UAE

How to apply

You can apply online through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) or, for Dubai, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA).

Alternatively, the visa can be arranged through UAE airlines (such as Etihad, Emirates and flydubai), licensed travel agents, or hotels.

Frequently asked questions

  • The multiple-entry 5-year tourist visa lets you stay 90 days on each visit, which can be extended for a further 90 days. It allows unlimited entries during its validity.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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