UAE Tourist Visa for Families
Quick answer
Every family member needs their own UAE tourist visa and their own passport, including infants and children — nobody travels on a parent's visa. Applications are best submitted together so names, dates and accommodation details stay consistent across the group.
Family applications fail for boring reasons: one passport expiring sooner than the rest, a child's name spelled differently on two documents, or one application submitted a week after the others. Submitting the family as a single, consistent set avoids nearly all of it.
Children and infants
- Every child needs their own passport and their own visa, regardless of age.
- Passport validity of at least six months from arrival applies to children too — check the shortest one in the family first.
- A recent photograph is required for each child, meeting the same background and clarity standards.
- A birth certificate, or consent from a non-travelling parent, is sometimes requested — have it available.
- Names must match the passport exactly across every document.
Applying as a group
Send every traveller's details together. We check the set for consistency before submission — matching accommodation details, aligned travel dates and correctly transliterated names — because an inconsistency between two family members' files is a common trigger for a document query.
Where family members hold different nationalities, each application follows the rules for that passport, which can mean different requirements within the same booking. We flag that up front rather than after submission.
Costs for a family
| 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 |
Practical points for family trips
- Choose the duration that fits the longest stay in the group; families rarely benefit from mixed durations.
- Keep every visa document together, printed and on a phone, and carry the accommodation address for immigration on arrival.
- If you are visiting UAE residents, keep the host's full address and phone number available.
- Book flexible travel where possible while the applications are in progress.
Frequently asked questions
Can children travel on a parent's UAE visa?
No. Each traveller, including infants, requires their own passport and their own visa. Plan the application for the whole family from the start rather than adding a child later.
Do children pay the same visa price?
Yes, the same price structure applies — $120 for 14 days, $156 for 30 days and $234 for 60 days per traveller. We quote family bookings per person so the total is clear before you commit.
What if family members hold different passports?
Each application follows the requirements of the passport concerned, so one family can face different document requests. Tell us every nationality in the group up front and we will set out what each person needs.
Can grandparents or relatives be included?
Yes — any group travelling together can be submitted together, whether or not they are immediate family. Consistency of dates and accommodation details across the group is what matters.
Is a visa needed for a baby born abroad to UAE residents?
Requirements for children of UAE residents can differ from ordinary tourist cases, and depend on the parents' status. Send us the details and we will tell you which route applies rather than guessing at it.
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.
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