Dubai 30-Day vs 60-Day Tourist Visa: Which One Do You Need?
The 30-day and 60-day tourist visas are the two most popular ways to visit Dubai. Both are e-visas issued before travel, but they suit very different trips.
The short answer
Choose 30 days for a holiday, family visit or short business trip. Choose 60 days when you plan an extended stay, are scouting a relocation, or want buffer time without applying for an extension.
Key differences
Both visas count your stay from the day you enter the UAE, not the day the visa is issued. You normally have 60 days from issue to make your first entry.
- 30-day visa: lowest cost for a typical holiday
- 60-day visa: double the stay, usually only a modest price difference
- Both are available as single-entry or multiple-entry
- Overstaying either visa triggers daily fines
Single or multiple entry?
If you plan a side trip to Oman, a cruise, or a flight to another country and back, choose the multiple-entry version. Single-entry visas end the moment you leave the UAE.
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Can I extend a 30-day visa instead of buying a 60-day visa?
Extensions are often possible inside the UAE, but they cost extra and are not guaranteed. If you already know you need more than 30 days, the 60-day visa is usually simpler.
When does my stay start?
Your permitted stay starts on the day you enter the UAE.