Dubai Tourist Visa 2026: Types, Costs and the Fastest Way In

Visiting the UAE has never been easier — or had more options. Here is the 2026 reality of every tourist visa, what it costs, how long it lasts, and which one is right for you. Visa-on-arrival (no application needed) GCC nationals: free entry. Passport holders from 87 countries — including the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore — get a free visa stamp on arrival valid for 30 or 90 days depending on nationality. Pre-arrival e-Visa (for everyone else) - 30-day single entry — AED 350 + service fees. Extendable once for 30 days inside the UAE. - 60-day single entry — AED 650. Best value for longer holidays. - 30-day multi-entry — AED 650. For travellers planning multiple Gulf trips. - 60-day multi-entry — AED 1,100. - 5-year multi-entry tourist visa — AED 1,250. Stay up to 90 days per visit, extendable to 180 days per year. Effectively a long-term flexible-residency lite. Hugely popular. Transit visas 48-hour transit: free, sponsored by your airline. 96-hour transit: AED 50, application via Emirates/Etihad. Cruise and yacht visas Group visas arranged via the cruise operator, valid for the duration of the port call. What you need - Passport valid 6+ months - Confirmed return ticket - Hotel booking or sponsor letter - Recent bank statement showing AED 3,000+ (for some nationalities) Common rejections - Previous overstay in the UAE - Passport damage or insufficient validity - Single females under 18 travelling unaccompanied without notarised consent - Certain criminal records How West Gulf Agency speeds it up We hold direct ICP/GDRFA channels and issue tourist visas in 24–48 hours for most nationalities, including expedited 4-hour service. We also handle visa extensions, status changes (tourist to employment or investor), and the 5-year multi-entry application for frequent travellers. Apply for your visa: /visas Need it today: /contact Land in Dubai without the queue.