UAE 30-Day Tourist Visa
Quick answer
The UAE 30-day tourist visa is the most commonly issued short-stay visa, currently $156, and permits a single entry with a stay of up to 30 days across all seven emirates. It suits most holidays and business visits and is applied for online without an embassy appointment.
If you are taking a normal holiday or a business trip to the UAE and you do not need to leave and return, this is almost certainly the visa you want. It gives enough room for plans to move slightly without paying for time you will not use.
30-day visa at a glance
| Visa | Typical stay | Entries | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay tourist visa | 14 days | Single | $120 |
| Standard tourist visa | 30 days | Single | $156 |
| Extended tourist visa | 60 days | Single | $234 |
| Multiple-entry options | Varies | Multiple | Quoted on eligibility |
Who the 30-day visa suits
- Leisure trips of one to four weeks where the return date is broadly known.
- Business visits, conferences and exhibitions held in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
- Family visits where you want a margin around your planned dates.
- First-time visitors who want to combine Dubai with Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or Ras Al Khaimah.
How it compares
The 14-day visa at $120 is the cheaper option and is well suited to a fixed short trip or a stopover. The 60-day visa at $234 makes sense when your dates are genuinely open or the trip is long. The 30-day sits in the middle and is chosen most often because it absorbs the ordinary slippage of travel plans without a large jump in cost.
If there is a realistic chance you will want to stay longer, buying the 60-day visa up front is usually more predictable than relying on an extension.
What you need to apply
- Passport bio-page scan with at least six months validity from arrival.
- Recent passport-style photograph on a plain background.
- Travel dates and the emirate you will stay in.
- Return or onward ticket and accommodation details where requested.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 30 days counted from approval or from arrival?
The permitted stay runs from entry, while the visa itself carries a validity window within which you must enter. Both dates matter: check them when your documentation arrives and plan your trip inside them.
Why is the 30-day visa $156?
The price reflects the underlying UAE government and processing charges for that duration plus our application handling. The 14-day option is $120 and the 60-day is $234. The exact amount is confirmed before payment.
Can I leave and re-enter on a 30-day visa?
No — the standard 30-day tourist visa is single entry, so leaving the UAE ends it. If your plan involves regional travel with a return to the UAE, ask us to check multiple-entry eligibility for your nationality before you apply.
Can I use a 30-day visa for work?
No. A tourist visa covers visits and leisure travel. It does not authorise paid employment in the UAE, and using it for work is a serious matter with consequences for future entry.
Two ways to get your UAE visa
Do the whole thing online, or have a specialist walk you through it on WhatsApp. Same price either way.
UAE visa requirements can change. Final approval and entry remain subject to UAE immigration authorities. Information reviewed 2026-08-08.
Related guides
- UAE 60-Day Tourist VisaThe UAE 60-day tourist visa ($234) for longer stays. Who it suits, how it compares to the 30-day visa and extensions, documents required and how to apply online.
- UAE Tourist Visa CostWhat a UAE tourist visa costs: current 14, 30 and 60-day prices, what the fee includes, what makes prices vary by nationality, and how to avoid hidden charges.
- Dubai Tourist VisaA practical guide to the Dubai tourist visa: who needs one, what it covers across the UAE, the 14, 30 and 60-day options, costs, documents and how to apply online.