UAE Tourist and Visit Visa:
Entry Permits for Visitors
UAE tourist and visit visas let visitors enter for tourism, family visits or business trips, with 30 or 60-day stays and a 5-year multiple-entry option. Most entry permits must be used within 60 days of issue, and the stay starts when you land. Maven& matches you to the right visit visa and manages the application.
- Right visit visa chosen first
- Application handled end to end
- Transparent, itemised pricing
- Get your free setup quote
- Tourist visa partner
Days to enter
Most tourist entry permits must be used within 60 days of issue.
Year multi-entry option
Stay limits per visit and per year apply.
Team from start to launch
One consultant handles your application, approvals, visas and bank account introductions.
- Visit types
Main types of UAE visit visa
Tourist visa
For leisure travel, with 30 or 60-day stays, single or multiple entry.
Visit visa for family and friends
Sponsored by a UAE resident host for relatives and friends.
Business visit
For meetings, site visits and exploring a business setup.
5-year multiple-entry visa
For frequent visitors who meet the financial and insurance requirements.
What should visitors know before applying?
Visit visas are simple, but the dates and limits matter.
- Entry window: most tourist entry permits must be used within 60 days of issue.
- Stay period: the 30 or 60-day stay starts when you enter.
- Overstay fines: AED 50 per day applies after a visa expires.
- Extensions: many tourist visas can be extended online, subject to the rules.
- Work: a tourist visa does not give permission to work.
- Visit visa options
UAE visit visa options compared
The right visa depends on how long you stay and how often you visit.
| Visa | Stay | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 30-day tourist visa | 30 days per entry, single or multiple | Short trips and meetings |
| 60-day tourist visa | 60 days per entry, single or multiple | Longer visits and house hunting |
| 5-year multiple-entry | Up to 90 days per visit, within yearly limits | Frequent visitors |
| Host-sponsored visit visa | Set by the host and visa type | Family and friends |
- Visit services
Three visit visa services
Visa
For leisure travel
- 30 or 60-day stays
- Single or multiple entry
- Sponsored through a licensed provider
- Entry within 60 days
Final cost depends on your case, premises and visas, and is confirmed in your itemised quote.
Visit
For meetings and exploration
- Supports business trips
- Company letter where needed
- Short stay
- Can lead to a residence visa
Final cost depends on your case, premises and visas, and is confirmed in your itemised quote.
Visa
For frequent visitors
- Five-year validity
- Stay limits apply
- Financial requirements
- Insurance requirements
Final cost depends on your case, premises and visas, and is confirmed in your itemised quote.
How much does tourist and visit visa cost?
There is no single price, because the total depends on your case, the authority fees and the work involved. Maven& gives you an itemised quote that lists every government and service fee before you commit.
- Government and authority fees
- Medical test and Emirates ID, where required
- Typing and application fees
- Extra approvals, if your case needs them
- Attestation or translation, if needed
- Maven& service fee
- How it works
How to get a UAE visit visa in 5 steps
Choose the visa type
We match your trip to a tourist, visit or multiple-entry visa.
Prepare your documents
We collect your passport, photograph and travel or host details.
Submit the application
We submit the application and track the status.
Receive the entry permit
You receive the permit and enter within the allowed window.
Extend or convert if needed
We extend the stay or change status if your plans change.
Documents required for a UAE visit visa
The documents depend on the visa type. This list covers what most visitors prepare first.
- Passport copy with sufficient validity
- Passport-size photograph on a white background
- Return ticket or travel plan
- Hotel booking or host details
- Proof of funds, for long-term visas
- Health insurance, where required
- Host Emirates ID and visa copy, for host-sponsored visits
- Company letter, for business visits
- Why Maven&
Why choose Maven& for tourist and visit visa
One dedicated consultant
One consultant handles your trade licence, visas, Ejari and bank account introductions, so you never repeat yourself to a new team.
Transparent, itemised pricing
Every quote lists government fees, office, visa and service costs line by line, with no hidden extras after you sign.
Right route checked before you pay
Rules and requirements change by visa type and authority. We check your route and eligibility before you pay a fee.
Licence, visas and bank in one process
Company formation, residence visas, corporate tax registration and bank introductions are handled as one coordinated plan.
- FAQs
tourist and visit visa: frequently asked questions
Most tourist visas allow 30 or 60 days from entry, and the 5-year multiple-entry visa allows up to 90 days per visit within yearly limits.
Many tourist and visit visas can be extended, including online through ICP, subject to the rules and fees. We check your visa type.
Overstay fines apply at AED 50 per day after the visa expires, and unpaid fines can affect future visas. See visa renewal and cancellation.
No. A tourist visa does not give permission to work. To work, you need a work permit and a residence visa. See employment visas.
In many cases yes, by changing status once a sponsor, such as a company or employer, applies for residence. See residency visa routes.
Many tourist visas are sponsored by a licensed tourism company, while others are sponsored by a UAE resident host. We arrange the right sponsor route.
It is a visit visa valid for five years, with stay limits per visit and per year, and financial and insurance requirements. We check your eligibility first.
The cost depends on your case, the authority fees and the work involved, so there is no single price. Maven& gives you an itemised quote before you commit. Try the cost calculator.
The timeline depends on your case, the authority, your documents and any approvals. We give you a timeline for your case before you start. See the 5-step process.
Yes. We confirm your route and eligibility, prepare the application, manage approvals and follow the process through to your Emirates ID. Final approvals are always the authority\u2019s decision. Contact us for an itemised quote.
Reviewed by the Maven& corporate setup team. Last reviewed: October 2026. Rules and fees change, so we confirm current requirements with the relevant authority before you commit.
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