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Araf Tourism Dubai Visa, Travel and Tourism Processing Time:
All tourist visas take between 4 to 5 business days to be fully processed and issued.

Araftourism.com is owned and operated by ARAF TOURISM L.L.C, a travel and tourism agency licensed by the Government of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (License No. 939091), based in Dubai, UAE. The website is designed to assist travelers to gain information about UAE visas, and to provide a singular platform to perform all the organizational steps to apply for a UAE visa. Dubai Tourist

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Renowned for its pristine beaches and exotic deserts, modern architecture, state-of-the-art business and commercial centers, and international events and exhibitions, Dubai is a major hub that attracts millions of visitors per year for tourism purposes.​

The Dubai tourist visa is the most popular Dubai visa offered to foreign nationals wishing to travel to Dubai for tourism activities. Unless you are eligible for Dubai visa-free entry or a Dubai visa-on-arrival, foreign nationals wishing to travel to Dubai are required to apply for a visa online, prior to traveling to Dubai. In an effort to boost tourism and make the application process more efficient, Dubai now offers a self-sponsored 5-year tourist visa, which can be applied for online, without the need of a local sponsor applying on the applicant’s behalf. The 5-year UAE tourist visa allows its holders to visit the United Arab Emirates for 90 days each entry into Dubai, within the 5-year validity period.​

Validity:
All Dubai visas are valid for 60 days from the date of issue, except Dubai transit visas, which are valid for 30 days. It is always recommended that you apply online early, in case of delays or unforeseen circumstances. Dubai visa types:
There are many different of Dubai visa types you can apply for, depending on your nationality, the purpose of your visit to Dubai, your desired length of stay in Dubai, and the numbers of entries you require into Dubai. The different Dubai visa types vary, according to whether you are traveling for tourism, business, education, work, retirement, transit, investment, or other purposes to Dubai. Dubai entry requirements may vary according to which Dubai visa type being applied for. Dubai Tourist visa:
Renowned for its pristine beaches and exotic deserts, modern architecture, state-of-the-art business and commercial centers, and international events and exhibitions, Dubai is a major hub that attracts millions of visitors per year for tourism purposes.​
The Dubai tourist visa is the most popular Dubai visa offered to foreign nationals wishing to travel to Dubai for tourism activities. The 5-year UAE tourist visa allows its holders to visit the United Arab Emirates for 90 days each entry into Dubai, within the 5-year validity period.​

Categories:
Dubai offers the following tourist visas:

Short-term 30 Days
Long-term 60 Days

Single and multiple entry, extendable visas
5-year tourist visa

Depending on your travel plan, you can apply for single or multiple entry visas, valid for either a 30 or 60-day stay. Both of these sponsored Dubai tourist visas can be extended twice for 30 days each renewal. The 5-year tourist visa is a self-sponsored visa that you can apply for yourself online. This visa is ideal for visitors wishing to visit Dubai long-term for tourism and family reunion activities, allowing lengthy 3-month visits to Dubai each visit within the 5-year validity period, and is extendable for an additional 90 days. Dubai visa requirements:
Applying for a Dubai visa is an easy online process that can be done in 3 simple steps. Self-sponsored Dubai visas, such as the 5-year Dubai tourist visa, Dubai golden visas, and Dubai residency permits, may require the applicant to provide additional requirements to the 4 standard Dubai visa requirements listed below. Certain nationalities may also be required to furnish additional information. Dubai visa requirements
To apply for any type of Dubai online visa, 4 Dubai visa requirements should be met. The documents required to apply for a Dubai visa online are a Dubai visa application, a valid passport, a recent personal photo, and a roundtrip/onward airline ticket:

Application:
To apply for a Dubai visa, applicant must fill out an online UAE visa application form on DubaiVisas.com, providing personal and intended trip information. Passport copy:
Applicant must hold a passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date of visa application submission. Passports should be machine readable, as no hand written passports will be accepted at UAE ports of entry. In addition, applicant should supply 1 color copy of their passport biometric page. Personal photo:
Applicant should take a recent color photograph, against a white background, which follows the standard dimensions and other passport photo guidelines, such as high-quality imaging, frontal angle, natural facial expressions, etc. Ticket:
Applicant must have a confirmed return or onward airline booking or travel ticket that proves their departure from Dubai at the end of their stay. Once you have fulfilled the 4 Dubai visa requirements, applying for a Dubai online visa is a very simple 3-step online process. Please note that certain nationalities, as well as applying for self-sponsored Dubai visas, may require you to provide additional documents to the 4 standard Dubai visa requirements listed above. Dubai entry requirements:
If you are not a GCC national or a foreign national eligible to obtain a visa-on-arrival in Dubai, you must provide a valid Dubai e-visa to enter Dubai. GCC nationals need only show their national ID or passport upon arrival to Dubai. Dubai COVID-19 measures require vaccinated travelers to provide a vaccination certificate, with a QR code, but they are not required to furnish a negative RT-PCR test. However, unvaccinated travelers are required to provide a negative result RT-PCR test, with a QR code, taken within the last 48 hours of arrival to Dubai, or a certificate of recovery that has been issued at least 30 days before departure from applicant’s point of origin. Foreign nationals from Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Nigeria, and Pakistan must provide health certificates only issued from one of the Dubai designated labs. Transit travelers through Dubai are not required to present COVID-19 health certification, unless required by the final destination country in their itinerary. Masks are not currently required to be worn in public places. You are always advised to check COVID-19 updates before traveling, as requirements and measures may change. It is important to note that visitors in Dubai are not permitted to work in Dubai without a valid Dubai work visa and Dubai work permit. Useful links: Contacts

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Planning a trip to Dubai? Find out whether you need a visa and how to apply.

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VISA REQUIREMENTS

You will need to arrange a visa before your trip to Dubai.



There are a variety of short- and long-term visa options available offering multiple or single entry. These vary from 30-90 days eligibility.



The following visa types are available:

Tourist visa - 30 or 60 days validity with single or multiple entry
Long term visit visa - for visiting friends or family - 30, 60 or 90 days validity with single or multiple entry
5-year multiple entry tourist visa
Please note visas are valid for entry to the UAE up to 60 days from the date of issue.



Who can apply for a visa on your behalf?



Depending on the visa type, the following options are available:

Airlines such as Emirates, FlyDubai, Etihad Airways and Air Arabia
Five, four and three star hotels where you have booked a stay
Licensed travel agents or tour operators with whom you have arranged a trip. Please be sure to check the authenticity of travel agents before sharing any details and documentation.
Friends or relatives who are residing in the UAE
Companies or organisations
Required documents:

Passports with at least six months validity prior to you date of travel to Dubai. Passports must also be machine readable – handwritten passports will not be accepted.
Coloured photographs
Confirmed airline booking
Application form or additional documents depending on visa type
Visit the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) website to find out more about the visa requirements and application process.

Visa types
If you're planning a visit to Dubai, there are various types of tourist visas to accommodate different travel needs, depending on your eligibility:

A single entry tourist visa, valid for 30 days or 60 days
A multiple-entry tourist visa, valid for 30 days or 60 days
A multiple-entry long-term tourist visa, valid for five years
A transit visa, one for 48 hours and another for 96 hours
Visa on arrival, either for 30 days or 90 days contingent on nationality
Visa on arrival for Indians who have a visit visa issued by the USA, or a green card issued by the USA, or a residence visa issued by the UK or the EU.
eVisa for residents of GCC countries (GCC citizens are eligible for visa-free entry).
Check the available visa options and requirements for your nationality using the dropdown menu.

There are fines for overstaying, which amount to a standardized fee of AED50 a day and will be calculated from 10 days after the expiry of the visa. Before applying for any tourist visa, do review the specific requirements for your chosen visa type and ensure all necessary documents are in order. In some cases, it is also possible to extend a tourist visa via GDRFA’s official website or an Amer Service Centre.

For detailed and up-to-date information, please refer to GDRFA's official website.

Visa requirements and application
Each visa type has its own requirements for documents that need to be submitted; a few commonly needed documents include:

A recent passport photograph
A passport or travel document, valid for no less than 6 months
Valid health insurance
A national identity card in the case of certain nationalities
A travel ticket showing an onward journey, and in the case of transit visas, this should be within 96 hours of arriving in Dubai
For GCC residents, a copy of your residence permit
For visa on arrival for Indian nationals, a permanent residence card (green card) issued by USA or a residence visa issued by UK or European Union countries.
Once you have all your documents ready, you can either apply directly via the GDRFA website or apply through an authorised agency such as your travel agent or tour operator, approved airlines or your booked hotel. While processing time varies based on the visa, it approximately takes 48 hours to be issued.

For detailed and up-to-date information, please refer to GDRFA's official website or check with your travel agent.

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Dubai offers the following tourist visas:

Short-term 30 Days
Long-term 60 Days

Single and multiple entry, extendable visas
5-year tourist visa

Depending on your travel plan, you can apply for single or multiple entry visas, valid for either a 30 or 60-day stay. Both of these sponsored Dubai tourist visas can be extended twice for 30 days each renewal.

The 5-year tourist visa is a self-sponsored visa that you can apply for yourself online. This visa is ideal for visitors wishing to visit Dubai long-term for tourism and family reunion activities, allowing lengthy 3-month visits to Dubai each visit within the 5-year validity period, and is extendable for an additional 90 days.

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Dubai Tourist visa:
Renowned for its pristine beaches and exotic deserts, modern architecture, state-of-the-art business and commercial centers, and international events and exhibitions, Dubai is a major hub that attracts millions of visitors per year for tourism purposes.​
The Dubai tourist visa is the most popular Dubai visa offered to foreign nationals wishing to travel to Dubai for tourism activities. Unless you are eligible for Dubai visa-free entry or a Dubai visa-on-arrival, foreign nationals wishing to travel to Dubai are required to apply for a visa online, prior to traveling to Dubai.

In an effort to boost tourism and make the application process more efficient, Dubai now offers a self-sponsored 5-year tourist visa, which can be applied for online, without the need of a local sponsor applying on the applicant’s behalf. The 5-year UAE tourist visa allows its holders to visit the United Arab Emirates for 90 days each entry into Dubai, within the 5-year validity period.​

Validity
All Dubai visas are valid for 60 days from the date of issue, except Dubai transit visas, which are valid for 30 days.

Processing Time
All tourist visas take between 4 to 5 business days to be fully processed and issued. It is always recommended that you apply online early, in case of delays or unforeseen circumstances.

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