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Getting a UAE visa is cheap and easy when you go through flydubai. Find out how to get a UAE visa for yourself or a family member.

GCC citizens and residents

Citizens of GCC countries can travel to Dubai without a visa. Travellers from other countries can apply for a visa depending on the purpose and duration of their travel.

From 29 April 2016, if you’re a GCC resident (passenger holding a resident visa of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, or Oman) travelling to the United Arab Emirates, you will need to obtain an e-visa before you travel. You will not be eligible for a visa on arrival.

You can apply for an e-visa through select flydubai Travel Shops or by visiting the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai website.


30-day visit visa on arrival eligibility

Passport holders of the below countries do not require any pre-arranged visas. Your passport will be stamped with a free-of-charge, 30-day visit visa on arrival at the Dubai International Airport.

AndorraAustraliaBrunei
CanadaChinaHong Kong, China
JapanKazakhstanMacau, China
MalaysiaMauritiusMonaco
New ZealandThe Republic of IrelandSan Marino
SingaporeUkraineThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The United States of AmericaVatican City

90-day visit visa on arrival eligibility

Passport holders of the below countries will be stamped with a multiple entry 90-day visit visa which will be valid for 6 months from the date of issue and for a total stay of 90 days.

*Citizens of the below European countries will also be eligible to apply for a pre-arranged visit visa if their 90-day visa on arrival has been fully utilised.

ArgentinaAustria*Azerbaijan
Bahamas IslandsBarbadosBelarus
Belgium*BrazilBulgaria*
ChileColombiaCosta Rica
Croatia*CyprusThe Czech Republic*
Denmark*El SalvadorEstonia
Finland*France*Germany*
GeorgiaGreece*Honduras
Hungary*Iceland*Israel
Italy*KiribatiLatvia
Liechtenstein*LithuaniaLuxembourg*
The MaldivesMalta*Montenegro
NauruThe Netherlands*Norway*
ParaguayPeruPoland*
Portugal*Romania*The Russian Federation
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSan MarinoSerbia
SeychellesSlovakia*Slovenia*
Solomon IslandsSouth KoreaSpain*
Sweden*Switzerland*Uruguay

180-day visit visa on arrival eligibility

If you hold a Mexican passport, you’re eligible for a multiple entry 180-day visit visa that's valid for 6 months from the date of issue and for a stay of 180 days in total.

Pre-arranged visa entry requirement

Passport holders of all other countries need to have pre-arranged visas. There are various types of visa options available as per your choice. Visa validity varies from 30 days to 60 days with single and multiple entry options.

Important information

Before you travel to the UAE, please check your visa requirements and make sure you have a valid visa if needed or if your passport needs to be valid for a minimum period. Holders of non-standard passports and travel documents may also have different entry requirements.

As of 1 May 2017, Indian nationals holding a normal passport valid for a minimum of six months from the arrival date, and a visit visa or green card issued by the USA, which is valid for a minimum of six months, or holding a UK or EU residence, can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days for a certain fee. They can also apply to extend their stay for an additional 14 days for a certain fee.

Apply for your Dubai (UAE) visa through flydubai

If you’re travelling to Dubai with flydubai from any of our destinations, or if you’re a UAE resident and wish to apply for visas on behalf of family or relatives travelling to Dubai with flydubai, you can contact flydubai travel shops to find out if they can help with your UAE visa application.

Please note: only selected flydubai travel shops can help with UAE visa applications. We advise you to contact the travel shops to find out more. Below are the location maps in the UAE:

Dubai

Abu Dhabi

Al Ain

Ras Al Khaimah

Sharjah

Dubai (UAE) visa application forms

For UAE residents only (PDF)

Types of UAE visas

Based on your requirement, we facilitate these types of UAE visa services via flydubai:

Visa TypeValidityExtensions*
Tourist - 30 days, single entry30 days from arrival dateYes
Tourist - 30 days, multiple entryValid for 30 days from first entryYes
Tourist - 60 days, single entry60 days from arrival dateYes
Tourist - 60 days, multiple entryValid for 60 days from first entryYes

*Visas can be extended twice. Each extension permits the holder to stay for an additional 30 days without exiting the country. Renewal should be processed before visa/first extension expiry.

Criteria for UAE visa

In order to apply for your UAE visa with flydubai prior to your travel, please note the below general rules:

  • A colour photograph of the applicant is required.
  • A colour copy of the applicant's passport is required to be submitted along with the application.
  • Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months on the date of travel.
  • You must complete the Visa Application Form (available at all flydubai ticketing offices), which can be accessed in Arabic or English, depending on the applicant’s nationality.
  • The passport should be machine readable and in good condition
  • If you are applying for a visa on behalf of your family, you must have a valid UAE residence with minimum 3 months of validity at the time of application
  • Dependents such as spouse, children below 23 years of age and parents above 60 years of age will need to provide details and other supporting documents to get a UAE visa
  • Additional documents may be required, depending on your country of residence.

You must have a confirmed and paid round trip booking with flydubai to collect your visa. You can make this booking after your visa is processed. Please note that the acceptance of a visa application is subject to immigration.

FAQs

Which visa types can I apply for?

Based on your requirement, we facilitate these types of UAE visa services via flydubai:

Visa TypeValidityExtensions*
Tourist
30 days, single entry		30 days from arrival dateYES
Tourist
30 days, multiple entry		Valid for 30 days from first entryYES
Tourist
60 days, single entry		60 days from arrival dateYES
Tourist
60 days, multiple entry		Valid for 60 days from first entryYES

*Visas can be extended twice. Each extension permits the holder to stay for an additional 30 days without exiting the country. Renewal should be processed before visa/first extension expiry.

Do I need a visa to travel to the UAE?

You don't need a visa to travel to the UAE if you're a citizen of the GCC countries of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

You'll automatically be issued with a free 30-day visa upon arrival in the UAE if you're a national of:

Andorra
Argentina
Australia
Brunei
Canada
Hong Kong
Ireland		Japan
Kazakhstan
Malaysia
Monaco
New Zealand
San Marino
Singapore		South Korea
United Kingdom
Ukraine
USA
Vatican City

If you're a national of one of the below mentioned countries, you'll automatically be issued with a free 90-day multiple entry visa upon arrival in the UAE.

Argentina
Austria*
Azerbaijan
Bahamas Islands
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium*
Brazil
Bulgaria*
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia*
Cyprus
The Czech Republic*		Denmark*
El Salvador
Estonia
Finland*
France*
Georgia
Germany*
Greece*
Honduras
Hungary*
Iceland*
Israel
Italy*
Kiribati
Latvia		Liechtenstein*
Lithuania
Luxembourg*
The Maldives
Malta*
Montenegro
Nauru
The Netherlands*
Norway*
Paraguay
Peru
Poland*
Portugal*
Romania
The Russian Federation
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
San Marino
Serbia
Seychelles
Slovakia*
Slovenia*
Solomon Islands
South Korea
Spain*
Sweden*
Switzerland*
Uruguay


If your country is not in the above lists, then you will need to apply for a visa before you travel to the UAE.

Visa requirements sometimes change without prior notice, so it's a good idea to check whether you need a UAE visa with the UAE Embassy in your home country or with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai (GDRFA-D).

What are the criteria for getting my UAE visa with flydubai?

In order to apply for your UAE visa with flydubai prior to your travel, please note the below general rules:

  • You have to complete the flydubai Visa Application Form
  • Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months on the date of travel
  • You will need proof of travel to the UAE if you have travelled in the past. Please enclose the latest entry/exit stamp pages on your passport
  • Passport should be machine readable and in good condition
  • Unaccompanied minors and unaccompanied students cannot apply for visas
  • If you are applying for a visa on behalf of your family, you must have a valid UAE residence with minimum 6 months validity at the time of application
  • Dependents such as spouse, children below 23 years of age and parents above 60 years of age will need to provide details and other supporting documents to get a UAE visa.

You must have a confirmed and paid round trip booking with flydubai to collect your visa. You can make this booking after your visa is processed. Please note that the acceptance of visa application is subject to immigration.

How long will it take to process my UAE visa with flydubai?

Your UAE visa application would take a minimum of 5 working days from the date of submission subject to all the required documents being provided correctly.

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