UAE (Dubai) Tourist Visa Guide
Get ready to explore the futuristic city of Dubai. Here’s how to secure your tourist visa for the United Arab Emirates.
Sponsor-Based Application Process
Visit Official Site1
Find a Sponsor
Tourist visas for the UAE must be sponsored. This can be an airline (like Emirates or Etihad), a hotel in the UAE, or a registered travel agency.
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Submit Application via Sponsor
Provide all required documents to your chosen sponsor. They will submit the application on your behalf to the immigration authorities.
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Pay Fees to Sponsor
Pay the visa fee and any service charges directly to your sponsor (airline, hotel, or agency).
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Receive e-Visa
Once approved, your sponsor will send you the electronic visa. Print a copy to carry with you during your travels.
Document Checklist
Prepare these documents to provide to your sponsor.
Core Documents
- Color scan of your passport bio-data page (valid for at least 6 months).
- Recent color passport-sized photograph with a white background.
- Completed visa application form (provided by the sponsor).
- Confirmed flight booking with a UAE-based airline if they are your sponsor.
- Proof of hotel reservation in the UAE if they are your sponsor.
Supporting Documents
- Proof of relationship for family applications (e.g., marriage certificate).
- Invitation letter from family or friends residing in the UAE, if applicable.
- Bank statements may be requested by the sponsor.