If you search for the Dubai visit visa price, every website shows a different number. One says AED 210. Another says AED 700. Both can be right, because they are quoting two different things: the government fee and the total price you actually pay. This guide separates the two, so you know what you are paying for before you pay anything.
First, do you even need a visa?
Before you pay for anything, check whether your passport qualifies for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival. Many passports do, and GCC citizens enter freely. If your passport qualifies, you do not need to buy a visa at all. If it does not, you need a pre-arranged tourist visa. That is the visa this guide prices.
Dubai visit visa price: the government fee
The Dubai immigration authority, GDRFA Dubai, sets the base government fee for tourist visas. These are the government charges before any agency adds its own fee. All fees below are subject to 5% VAT.
- 30 days, single entry: AED 200 + 5% VAT = AED 210
- 60 days, single entry: AED 300 + 5% VAT = AED 315
- 30 days, multiple entry: AED 300 + 5% VAT = AED 315
- 60 days, multiple entry: AED 500 + 5% VAT = AED 525
Single entry means you enter the UAE once. Multiple entry means you can leave and re-enter during the visa period. Only pay for multiple entry if your trip genuinely needs it, for example if you plan a side trip to Oman and then come back to Dubai.
Dubai visit visa price: what you actually pay
Here is the part that causes the confusion. In most cases you cannot simply pay the government fee yourself. GDRFA tourist visas are filed through accredited tourism establishments, which is why most visitors apply through an airline, a licensed travel agent, or a hotel. Those channels add their own service charge, and often health insurance, on top of the government fee.
That is why the total you are quoted can sit well above the government fee. Totals vary by channel, so ask before paying. The exact total depends on your nationality, the channel you use, and how fast you need it. When you compare quotes, always ask what is included: the government fee, VAT, insurance, and the service charge. Two quotes for the same visa can differ by hundreds of dirhams, and the difference is almost always the service charge, not the visa itself.
What you need to apply
GDRFA asks for these core items for a tourist visa:
- A passport valid for at least 6 months
- A recent passport-style photo
- A return or onward flight ticket
- Medical insurance valid in the UAE
Make sure your name and passport number match exactly on every document. Small spelling differences are one of the most common reasons applications get delayed.
How long does a Dubai visit visa take?
GDRFA confirms a 48-hour processing time only for the 5-year visa. For a normal tourist visa, the processing time varies by channel, so ask before you pay. Express processing is available through some channels for an extra charge, but it does not change the government fee. Apply at least a week before you fly, so a small delay does not become a missed flight.
The 5-year multiple entry tourist visa
If you visit often, there is a separate self-sponsored option: the 5-year multiple entry tourist visa. It allows a stay of 90 days in any one year, extendable for a similar period, with a limit of 180 days a year counted from first entry. Unused days do not carry over. The published total is AED 3,713.50, which includes an AED 3,000 guarantee. The AED 3,000 is a guarantee that is returned if you follow the visa conditions. The main barriers are the requirements: six months of attested bank statements and a bank balance of about USD 4,000 or equivalent. This is a visit visa, not a residence visa. It does not allow you to live or work in the UAE.
Extending your stay inside Dubai
Tourist visas can be extended from inside the UAE without leaving the country. Extension fees vary by channel, so ask before paying. Apply before your current visa expires. A fine of AED 50 per day applies once the visa has expired, so do not let the expiry date pass.
Mistakes that cost money
- Paying for a visa you do not need, because your passport already qualifies for visa-free or on-arrival entry.
- Paying for multiple entry when your trip only needs one entry.
- Comparing only the headline price, without checking whether insurance and service charges are included.
- Letting the visa expire and paying overstay fines instead of extending in time.
Dubai visit visa price FAQs
What is the cheapest Dubai visit visa?
The cheapest government fee is the 30-day single entry visa at AED 200 + 5% VAT, which is AED 210. Your total will be higher once the agency or airline adds its service charge and insurance.
How much is a 60-day Dubai visit visa?
The government fee for a 60-day single entry visa is AED 300 + 5% VAT, which is AED 315. Agency totals are higher, because they include a service charge.
Can I apply for a Dubai visit visa myself?
It depends on the route. Some federal channels allow direct applications, but the Dubai tourist visa route runs through accredited tourism establishments, which is why most visitors apply through an airline, a hotel, or a licensed travel agent.
How long is a Dubai visit visa valid for entry?
Your permitted stay starts on the day you enter the UAE, not the day the visa is issued. A 30-day visa allows a 30-day stay, and a 60-day visa allows a 60-day stay, from entry.
What happens if I overstay my Dubai visa?
The published overstay fine is AED 50 per day. Extend before expiry instead of paying fines.
Final thoughts
The Dubai visit visa price is simple once you split it in two parts: a small government fee and a larger total that includes someone’s service charge. Know the government fee first, then judge every quote against it. If a quote is far above the government fee, ask exactly what the extra money buys. And always confirm the final total before you pay, because fees can change. For help planning the rest of your trip, see our Things To Do in Dubai guide.
Checked: 28 October 2026. Government fees are the GDRFA Dubai base fees for tourist visas, subject to 5% VAT. Agency totals vary by channel and nationality, so confirm the final price, including insurance and service charges, before you pay.
The Dubai Tours and Safari editorial team researches and updates our Dubai and UAE travel guides, checking prices, timings and facts against official sources.
