Get your UAE electronic visa in 3 easy steps
Verified details for United Arab Emirates travel authorizations
60 days from issuance date to enter
Single or Multiple entry
30 days or 60 days per visit
2 to 4 business days
Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship (ICP) / GDRFA
Select the country of your passport to view entry requirements, fees, and processing times.
You can apply 100% online in advance. No embassy visits or physical paperwork required.
Prepare these items before starting your application. You can submit clear digital photos taken with your smartphone.
Passport valid for at least 6 months from intended date of entry
Recent passport-size color photograph (white background, clear face)
Clear color scan of passport biographical page (with machine-readable zone)
Confirmed round-trip flight booking
Confirmed hotel booking or address of host in the UAE
We handle the complexity of international government portals so you can focus on your journey.
Submit your travel itinerary, passport particulars, and accommodation information online.
Complete checkout with transparent all-inclusive pricing; our specialists audit your documents.
Get your official UAE electronic visa PDF delivered to your email, ready for airport check-in.
All fees included upfront. Government fee + NomadicMart concierge service. Zero surprise checkout charges.
Compare applying directly through government portals against our full-service concierge experience.
| Feature | NomadicMart Concierge | Government Portal Self-Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Price & Transparency | Clear all-inclusive upfront total with no surprise AED currency conversion fees | Multiple separate portal charges and administrative transaction fees |
| Processing Time | Rapid pre-submission verification preventing immigration system delays | Government queue processing with limited status updates |
| Support | 24/7 live assistance via chat, phone, and email | Limited support through government contact centers during local hours |
| Error Handling | Thorough pre-check of passport numbers, flight dates, and photo clarity | Clerical discrepancies result in outright rejection with non-refundable fees |
| Refund Policy | Service fee refunded if application cannot be filed | Government fees are 100% non-refundable under all circumstances |
Clear answers on eligibility, processing times, validity, and entry requirements.
The United Arab Emirates offers several tourist visa options for foreign travelers. The standard tourist visa is issued for either 30 days or 60 days, with options for single entry or multiple entry. Visas are valid for entry across all seven emirates—including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ajman. Once issued, you have 60 days from the approval date to enter the UAE, and your permitted duration of stay begins on the day you clear border control.
No agency or service can guarantee visa approval. Final decisions regarding entry permits and immigration status belong exclusively to UAE immigration authorities (ICP and GDRFA). NomadicMart is an independent application facilitator and is not affiliated with the UAE Government or icp.gov.ae. Our service ensures that your application is correctly structured, error-free, and supported by all required documentation.
The UAE government has eliminated the previous 10-day grace period for tourist visa overstays. Under current regulations, foreign visitors who overstay their authorized period must pay a fine of 50 AED (approximately 14 USD) per day of overstay starting immediately from the first day following visa expiration. An exit permit fee must also be paid before departing.
Yes. Visitors holding a 30-day or 60-day tourist visa can extend their stay from within the UAE for an additional 30 days. Extensions must be applied for and approved prior to the expiration of your current visa. NomadicMart's support team can provide guidance on in-country extension procedures or regional visa runs if required.
No. A UAE tourist visa issued by either the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) or the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) allows you to travel freely throughout all seven emirates of the UAE, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Ajman, and Umm Al Quwain.
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