13/07/2024
Visa information
Planning a trip to Dubai? Find out whether you need a visa and how to apply.
DO YOU NEED A VISA?
What citizenship do you hold?
Bangladesh
What type of visa do you need?
Tourism
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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.