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.

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