How long is a UAE tourist visa valid for?

The standard ICP tourist route can provide 30- or 60-day stays, while other visa channels and categories may differ. Check the conditions on the visa issued.

What is the UAE 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa?

It is a self-sponsored tourist visa for eligible applicants that is valid for five years and allows multiple visits. Applicants must meet the financial, insurance and travel-document requirements published by ICP.

Can I work in the UAE on a tourist visa?

No. Tourist and visit visas do not provide ordinary employment permission. Work requires the appropriate UAE work and residence authorisation.

United Arab Emirates travel requirements

United Arab Emirates visa and entry requirements

Check the visa and entry requirements for the United Arab Emirates based on your passport and trip, then continue to the correct official route.

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The United Arab Emirates has visa-free, visa-on-arrival and pre-arranged visa routes depending on passport. Travellers who need a tourist visa can use an eligible sponsoring or immigration channel, while a separate self-sponsored five-year multiple-entry tourist visa is available to qualifying applicants.

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Start with the official UAE visa guidance. Some passport holders enter visa-free or receive a visa on arrival, while others need a tourist visa arranged before travel.

Who needs a visa or travel document?

Visa and entry requirements for the United Arab Emirates depend on passport, purpose, route and intended stay. Check the official source linked with the relevant option for the current rule that applies to you.

If you are not eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival, arrange the correct tourist or visit visa before travel through an authorised route.

For work, study, residence or other travel purposes, check the relevant government requirements separately.

Other visa and entry options

Other options may apply depending on your passport, travel purpose and intended stay:

United Arab Emirates visa and entry options

Compare the documents that may apply to your trip, including who they are for, permitted stays and processing guidance.

Tourist entry permit / visa

UAE Tourist Visa

Travellers who are not eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival and need a pre-arranged tourist visa.

Allows

Tourism and visitor activities permitted by the visa issued; it does not authorise ordinary employment.

Validity

The entry permit is generally valid for use within the period stated on the issued document; the ICP tourist route has a 60-day entry validity from issue.

Entries

Single or multiple entry as approved

Maximum stay

The ICP tourist route offers 30- or 60-day stays, with extensions subject to current immigration rules.

Official processing guidance

ICP service guidance publishes completion information, but the actual route can vary by emirate, sponsor and application channel.

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You can also apply directly through the official government website without paying our service fee. Government fees may still apply.

Long-term multiple-entry tourist visa

UAE 5-Year Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa

Eligible travellers who meet the financial, insurance and travel-document requirements for the self-sponsored five-year tourist visa.

Allows

Multiple tourism visits to the UAE under the conditions of the five-year visa.

Validity

Five years.

Entries

Multiple entry

Maximum stay

Up to 90 consecutive days per visit, with extension subject to current ICP rules and the annual stay limit.

Official processing guidance

Use the official ICP service page for current completion guidance and requirements.

Apply on the official government website

What to prepare

Have these details and documents ready before you apply. Additional documents may be requested depending on your passport, travel purpose or application.

The passport that will be used for travel

Current contact, itinerary and accommodation information

A compliant photograph where the application requests one

Purpose-specific evidence requested by the issuing authority

Processing times

Processing times vary by document and authority. Use the official guidance shown with the relevant option and apply early enough for government review.

Plan around official processing times

Government processing times can vary. Apply early and use the guidance shown for the document you need.

Continue to the official application

Visa, travel-authorisation and entry decisions are made by the relevant government and border authorities.

Your application checklist

Confirm the right route, prepare your details and documents, then continue to the official application when you are ready.

Check your requirements

Start with your passport country and destination to see the relevant travel document route.

Complete the online form

Use the official United Arab Emirates application or declaration service linked from the relevant route.

Upload required documents

Provide only the passport, photograph, travel and purpose-specific evidence requested by the authority.

Review your details

Check that your application details match your passport and travel itinerary exactly.

Submit your application

Submit through the official authority and retain its receipt or reference number.

Receive updates by email

Keep the authority's decision and any government emails accessible while travelling.

Prepare with confidence

Follow a clear route from checking requirements to preparing the details requested by the relevant authority.

Before you travel

Keep government decisions and confirmations accessible, and check the official rules again before departure.

Check that your passport validity meets the destination rules

Confirm your travel dates and accommodation details

Review the latest entry conditions before departure

Carry the approved document if required, digitally or printed

Keep government emails and status updates accessible while travelling

Requirements can change before departure

United Arab Emirates travel document questions

Answers to common questions about United Arab Emirates visas and entry requirements.

It depends on your nationality. GCC citizens do not need a visa, some nationalities receive a visa on arrival, and others must arrange a visa in advance. Use the official UAE guidance.

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Check your requirements for the United Arab Emirates and continue to the relevant official application route.

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