Planning Your Dubai Trip: Visa Process with Emirates
Whether you’re planning a holiday to Dubai or having a loved one visit you in 2024, getting the visa process sorted early is essential.
Types of Dubai Visas
- 48-hour visas
- 60-day visas
- Single or multiple entries
How to Apply for a Dubai Visa Online via Emirates
Once your tickets are booked, log into your Emirates profile and visit the ‘manage your booking’ section. Scroll down until you see the option to do a visa application and click on ‘Apply for a UAE Visa’. Next, select the flight itinerary you’ll need a UAE visa for. You can apply online for visas four days or more before you travel and 60 days or less before you travel. Fill out the passenger details, including your passport information and your country of residence. Documents you’ll need to submit include clear-color scans or photos of a passport-sized photo and your passport information. Once you’ve completed your application and paid the fees, you should receive it electronically within three to four working days. You can download it from the Emirates website as an e-visa, but it will also be emailed to you directly from Dubai Immigration. It’s recommended that you apply for a visa at least four international working days before your flight (and a maximum of 60 days), but as early as possible is always a good idea. Start your online application here.
How to Apply for a Dubai Visa via Emirates In Person
Download the prearranged visa application form here. Once you’ve completed it and gathered the required documents, head to your nearest visa submission venue. In Dubai, you can submit your documents at Dubai International (Terminal 3 Arrivals), Emirates Ticketing Office in Jumeirah or Deira, and VFS Global Services GCC, Wafi Mall. For more information, click here.
