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United Arab Emirates tourist visa fees

Last checked: 19 October 2026 · Visa fees by destination

A single-entry tourist visa issued through Dubai's General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) costs AED 200 plus 5% VAT for 30 days, about AED 210 in total 1. A 60-day visa costs AED 300 plus VAT, about AED 315 1. If you are already inside the UAE, extra fees of AED 520 apply 1. Only accredited tourism establishments can sponsor this visa, and you need UAE-valid medical insurance 1.
30-day single entry (Dubai)
AED 200 plus 5% VAT 1
60-day single entry (Dubai)
AED 300 plus 5% VAT 1
Extra if applying from inside the UAE
AED 500 plus AED 10 plus AED 10 1
Processing time
48 hours 1
Security deposit
None 1
Who sponsors
Accredited tourism establishments 1

Who needs a UAE tourist visa

The UAE government portal says the tourist visa is for people who are not eligible for a visa on arrival or visa-free entry. You can apply through airlines, hotels and travel agents 2.

Dubai tourist visa fees

GDRFA Dubai lists these fees for its single-entry tourist visa. It says the total can vary with the applicant's circumstances 1.

ItemAmount
30-day single-entry visaAED 200 plus 5% VAT, about AED 210 1
60-day single-entry visaAED 300 plus 5% VAT, about AED 315 1
In-country fee (if you are already in the UAE)AED 500 1
Knowledge Dirham (if in the UAE)AED 10 1
Innovation Dirham (if in the UAE)AED 10 1

Conditions and documents

  • Only accredited tourism offices in Dubai can issue this visa. Your sponsor must be a tourism sector establishment 1.
  • You need a passport valid for at least six months, a personal photo, a ticket to leave the UAE and medical insurance valid in the UAE 1.
  • Nationals of Iraq, Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan must add a national identity card 1.
  • There is no security deposit for this visa 1.

Refunds and payment

The GDRFA service page does not set out refund rules 1. The fees above are the government amounts GDRFA publishes 1.

Official channels

Visas sponsored in Dubai are issued by GDRFA Dubai 1. The federal Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security authority (ICP) runs visa issuance and extension services on its Smart Services Platform. It tells the public to use only official and authorised channels 3.

Common questions

How much is a Dubai tourist visa?

AED 200 plus 5% VAT for a 30-day single-entry visa, or AED 300 plus VAT for 60 days 1.

Why is the UAE visa more expensive if I am already in the country?

GDRFA adds an in-country fee of AED 500 plus two AED 10 fees when the visitor is already inside the UAE 1.

Can I apply for a UAE tourist visa myself?

The GDRFA single-entry tourist visa must be issued through an accredited tourism establishment 1. The UAE portal says you can apply through airlines, hotels and travel agents 2.

Do I need insurance for a UAE tourist visa?

Yes. GDRFA lists medical insurance valid in the UAE as a requirement 1.

How long does a Dubai tourist visa take?

GDRFA lists a processing time of 48 hours 1.

Is there a deposit for a Dubai tourist visa?

No. GDRFA says there is no security deposit for the single-entry tourist visa 1.

Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email hello@visafeesexplained.com with the official link.

Sources

  1. General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai: Issuance of a single-entry tourist visa (accessed 19 October 2026)
  2. UAE Government portal: Tourist visa (accessed 19 October 2026)
  3. Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP): Services (accessed 19 October 2026)

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