Whether you’re planning a trip to Dubai or asking a loved one to come for the next three-day UAE long weekend, getting your visa in order as soon as possible is essential.
Certain passport holders are eligible for tourist visas-on-arrival, however if you are not a citizen of one of the preparing nations, don’t worry. There are several options to get a Dubai visa.
If you’re stuck on how to go about it, try doing it with Emirates, working together with VFS Global Services GCC.
There are many pre-arranged visa options available, ranging from 48-hour visas to 60-day visas with single or multiple entries.
You can look up a list of countries that are eligible for multiple kinds of visas, so double-check before completing your application.
Are you ready to get started? If you have bought your flights with Emirates, the following steps are simple. Follow the instructions provided to learn how to achieve it.
How to apply for a visa online via Emirates
Once your tickets have been bought, go into your Emirates account and go to the’manage your booking’ area.
Scroll down until you find the option to apply for a visa, and click ‘Apply for a UAE Visa’.
Then, select the flight itinerary for which you’ll require a UAE visa. Visas can be applied for online four days or more before travel and 60 days or less before departure.
Fill out the passenger information, including your passport number and country of residence.
Clear-color scans or pictures of a passport-sized photo, alongside your passport specifics, will be needed.
You should get your application online within three to four business days after completing it and paying the costs. It is available to download as an e-visa from the Emirates website, but it will also be sent to you directly from Dubai Immigration.
It is recommended that you apply for a visa at least four international working days (and up to 60 days) before your travel, but applying as soon as possible is usually a good idea. Start your online application right now.
How to apply for a visa via Emirates in person
Download the visa application form beforehand here. Once you’ve completed it and gained the necessary documents, go to the local visa submission site.
Documents may be filed in Dubai at Dubai International (Terminal 3 Arrivals), Emirates Ticketing Offices in Jumeirah or Deira, and VFS Global Services GCC, Wafi Mall.
