Dubai Tourist Visa Application Process

Dubai Tourist Visa Application Process

Dubai tourist visa is issued for trips of less than 30 days and not for long-term residence or work in the United Arab Emirates.

Dubai is the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates on the Arabian Peninsula, and is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is one of the world's largest tourism centers and continues to be one of the most important travel destinations for tourists every day. In the Mastercard Global Destinations Index, which is created with criteria such as average length of stay, average money spent per day, and total visitors for 2018, Dubai ranked as the 4th most visited city by tourists in the world.

Citizens of the Republic of Turkey who want to go to Dubai as tourists may need to obtain a Dubai tourist visa depending on the type of passport they hold. The Dubai tourist visa is given to individuals who want to go to Dubai for tourism purposes or for any other purpose that lasts less than 30 days. Turkey is within the scope of the e-visa application implemented by the United Arab Emirates; short-term Dubai visa applications that will last less than 30 days are made online.

Is a Visa Required for Tourist Trips to Dubai?

A visa is required for touristic travel to Dubai for citizens of the Republic of Turkey who hold an ordinary (maroon) passport; while citizens of the Republic of Turkey who hold a service (grey) passport, special (green) passport and diplomatic (black) passport are exempt from visas for travels to Dubai that will last up to 90 days.

Who Cannot Get a Dubai Tourist Visa?

Women under the age of 18 are not eligible for a Dubai tourist visa unless they are travelling with their parents.

According to a Cabinet decision adopted in July 2018, children under the age of 18 who come to Dubai as tourists with their parents can obtain a free visa to travel to Dubai between July 15 and September 15 each year.

What are the Dubai Tourist Visa Types?

Dubai tourist visa types are listed below.

• Short-term tourist visa (single entry)
• Short-term tourist visa (multiple entries)
• Long-term tourist visa (single entry)
• Long-term tourist visa (multiple entries)

How to Get a Dubai Tourist Visa?

Dubai tourist visa can be obtained by applying online since it is within the scope of e-visa application.

E-visa applications for Dubai tourist visa can be made by the sponsor in Dubai or the hotel authorities where the person will stay in Dubai, through travel agencies or accredited agencies for Dubai visas.

What are the Required Documents for a Dubai Tourist Visa?

The documents required for a Dubai tourist visa are listed below.

• Passport: Original passport with at least 6 months validity and photocopies of all passport pages are required.
• Dubai tourist visa application form: The United Arab Emirates visa application form, which can be accessed from the portals where the application will be made or from the websites of the relevant travel agencies, must be filled out completely by the applicant by giving the correct answers.
• Photo: Two identical photographs, measuring 43 mm wide and 55 mm long, with a plain white background and no older than 6 months, are required to reflect the current appearance of the individual.
• Transportation documents: A reservation information and flight ticket containing the departure and return dates, issued by the airline company that will transport the plane to Dubai, are required.
• Accommodation documents: Reservation documents from the hotel or short-term home rental sites in Dubai showing the dates of stay are required.
• Travel health insurance: Travel health insurance should be taken out for the entire duration of your trip in Dubai, which covers urgent medical needs such as ambulance, emergency services, surgical procedures, hospitalization and medication; transportation problems that may result in cancellation for non-refundable reservations; or emergency evacuation and situations where return to the country is mandatory, such as death.
• No objection certificate: If the applicant is a woman who wants to travel to Dubai alone, she needs to obtain a no objection certificate from her father or husband.
• Proof of legal residence: Individuals who are not citizens of the country they currently reside in require legal residence documents, such as a residence permit or visa, that are valid for the country they reside in.
• Documents proving financial situation: The applicant must prove that he/she has sufficient resources during his/her trip to Dubai with documents such as bank statements for the last 3 months, certified copies of employment contracts, salary certificates, additional income documents.
• Dubai visa petition: A petition must be written stating the purpose of the planned trip to Dubai and the duration of stay in Dubai.
• Marriage certificate: If the applicant is married, a marriage certificate is required.
• Documents required from the host: If the applicant is going to be hosted by a host in Dubai, the relationship between the applicant and the host must be proven, the host must have an official residence permit in the United Arab Emirates, and the host's financial situation must be proven with work contracts and bank statements.
• Documents proving previous travels: If the applicant has visited Dubai within the last year, he/she must submit a photocopy of the entry and exit stamps in his/her passport and a photocopy of the visas he/she has obtained from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Russia, Australia, New Zealand or countries in the Schengen area within the last 5 years.

After the documents required for the Dubai tourist visa are prepared completely, they must be scanned with a high resolution color scanner and uploaded to the application system during the application.

How to Fill the Dubai Tourist Visa Application Form?

The Dubai tourist visa application form must be filled in completely by the applicant, by giving the correct answers, either online or by printing it out and filling it out in person with a ballpoint pen. The Dubai tourist visa application form requests information such as the applicant's name, nationality, passport number, address, telephone number, and, if applicable, personal information of the sponsor or host in Dubai.

The Dubai tourist visa application form can be accessed from the portals where the application will be made or from the websites of the relevant travel agencies.

A sample application form for a Dubai tourist visa is given below.

What kind of health insurance should I get for a Dubai tourist visa?

Health insurance for a Dubai tourist visa must cover situations requiring urgent medical intervention such as ambulance, emergency service, surgical interventions, hospitalization, immediate medication, flight reservations that may result in cancellation in extraordinary circumstances, and emergency evacuation or return to the country due to global reasons such as death. Travel health insurance, which is one of the documents required for a Dubai visa, must be valid for all dates of the planned Dubai trip.

How to Apply Online for Dubai Tourist Visa?

Online application for a Dubai tourist visa can be made through the e-visa application by a sponsor in Dubai, hotel officials in Dubai or the applicant personally; through visa application portals, travel agencies or accredited agencies.

Online application portals for Dubai visa include; the eChannels portal, the official website of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, an institution of the Emirate of Dubai, GDFRA - Dubai, ICA eChannels and Dubai Now applications available on Google Play and App Store.

Individuals who will apply for a Dubai visa from Turkey can apply for a visa through a local travel agency in the United Arab Emirates that the specified airlines have an agreement with when purchasing their flight tickets from airlines such as Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and Fly Dubai.

Dubai tourist visa application procedures are completed by preparing the necessary visa documents, scanning all prepared documents with a color scanner in high resolution, uploading the visa documents to the system via online visa application portals and paying the visa fee according to the visa type, whether it is single-entry or multiple-entry.

Where to Apply for Dubai Tourist E-Visa?

The portals where you can apply for a Dubai tourist e-visa are listed below.

• eChannels portal: To apply via the eChannels portal, the applicant must register on the portal and then submit the application with all required documents.
• Website: You can apply for a Dubai tourist visa online via the official website of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners' Affairs of the Emirate of Dubai at https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/ara.
• Mobile applications: Applications can be made through the GDFRA - Dubai, ICA eChannels and Dubai Now applications, which can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play.
• Travel agencies: Dubai tourist visa applications can be made through accredited agencies and travel agencies authorized by the Dubai Consulate.

Among the options mentioned above, Dubai E visa applications can be made online via the website, eChannels and mobile applications, and through travel agencies.

When to Apply for a Dubai Holiday Visa?

Application for a Dubai holiday visa must be made at least 3 days before the planned start date of your trip to Dubai.

Is an Appointment Necessary for a Dubai Tourist Visa?

It is not necessary to make an appointment for the Dubai tourist visa; there is no appointment application since the Dubai tourist visa application is made online.

How Much Does a Dubai Tourist Visa Cost?

Dubai tourist visa fee is 90 USD for single entry visa type and 175 USD for multiple entry visa type for visits lasting up to 30 days; 190 USD for single entry visa type and 460 USD for multiple entry visa type for visits lasting up to 90 days. Dubai tourist visa fee is paid online by credit card during online application.

For 2024, Dubai tourist visa costs, including travel insurance, hotel and transportation reservations, sworn translation and consultancy fees when deemed necessary, amount to an average of X US dollars, including the Dubai visa fee .

How Many Days Does It Take to Get a Dubai Tourist Visa?

Dubai tourist visa is issued within 3 or 4 business days unless there are extraordinary circumstances; the visa application result is sent to the applicant via e-mail as a PDF. Express visa applications, which have a higher fee, are finalized within 24 hours.

How to Track and Inquire for a Tourist Dubai Visa?

The tracking and query process for the tourist Dubai visa can be done online using the application and reference number. If the visa application is made through accredited agencies or travel agencies, the application and reference number should be requested from the institution where the application is made. If the application is made through the Amer centers in Dubai, the applications can be followed through the Dubai General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.

How Long Is the Dubai Tourist Visa Valid?

The validity period of the Dubai tourist visa can vary depending on the applicant's plan, whether it is 30 days or 90 days and single entry or multiple entry. Recently, the United Arab Emirates has allowed tourists to enter the country multiple times with a 5-year visa and to stay in the country for 90 days on each trip to Dubai.

Can a Tourist Visa Be Extended in Dubai?

Tourist visas in Dubai can be extended twice for a maximum of 30 days. Dubai tourist visa holders must pay AED 600 for each renewal if they wish to extend their visa. Individuals who spend time in the country beyond the visa validity period without applying for a visa renewal and paying the renewal fee will be required to pay a fine of AED 100 for each day of overstay, which will be calculated 10 days after the visa validity period expires.

In exceptional cases and circumstances, such as individuals with special entry permits or on special missions, a Dubai visa extension request may not be required to extend the visa period.

What are the places to visit with a Dubai Tourist Visa?

Places that can be visited with a Dubai tourist visa are listed below.

• Burj Khalifa
• Burj Al Arab
• Dubai Mall (Dubai Mall)
• Dubai Museum (Al Fahidi Fort)
• Palm Jumeirah
• Dubai Bay
• Miracle Garden

Apart from the places mentioned above, there are many different museums, shopping malls, towers and hotels among the places to visit in Dubai. Dubai metro is widely used as Transport.

Can I Go to Abu Dhabi with a Tourist Dubai Visa?

You can go to Abu Dhabi with a tourist Dubai visa.

With a Dubai tourist visa, travel to all the other 6 Arab Emirates, including Abu Dhabi, is possible and individuals do not need to obtain a separate Abu Dhabi visa .