Apply for your United Arab Emirates Tourist eVisa online

Most nationalities - including those from the US, UK, EU, and Australia - are eligible for visa-on-arrival or are visa-exempt for short stays.

However, travelers from over 100 other countries must obtain an eVisa before departure. If you are a GCC resident, you may apply for a specific GCC Resident eVisa. Always check our visa checker tool to see the specific requirements for your nationality.

Eligible citizens can get a 90-day multiple-entry visa (valid for 6 months from the date of issue), depending on your nationality, free of charge upon arrival. If your nationality isn’t on the visa-free list, you must typically apply for your UAE Tourist eVisa online before you fly. .

Your approved visa is sent as a PDF document to your email. While the UAE uses electronic gates, it is highly recommended to print a physical copy to show at the check-in desk of your airline and to immigration officers if requested.

If you applied through iVisa, you’ll also find a copy of your PDF in your dashboard.

If you’re a visa-required national and your layover is less than 8 hours and you remain in the transit area, you do not need a visa.

For layovers between 8 and 96 hours, you should apply for a 96-hour Transit Visa. This allows you to leave the airport and explore the city before your onward flight.

The standard UAE eVisa is typically valid for stays up to 30 days from the date of issue, depending on your nationality and selection during the application process. There are also 60-day and 90-day options available.

Yes. Standard 30-day and 60-day tourist visas can be extended online through the official ICP portal without leaving the country. You must apply for the extension before your current visa expires to avoid daily overstay fines of AED 100.

Government processing usually takes between 3 to 6 business days.

By using iVisa’s services, you can choose Standard, Rush, or Super Rush processing to ensure your documents are perfectly prepared and submitted for the fastest possible turnaround, in as fast as 3 days.

Yes. Every traveler, regardless of age, must have their own approved visa. For minors, you may be required to provide a birth certificate and a letter of consent if they are traveling with only one parent or a legal guardian.

You can use iVisa’s "Add another person" feature to manage the entire family's applications in one go.

Common reasons for rejection include low-quality document scans, a passport valid for less than 6 months, or having an existing valid visa. If rejected, iVisa can help you identify the error and reapply. Please note that government visa fees are generally non-refundable.