Dubai Visa Price 2026: Complete Cost Breakdown for All Visa Types

The UAE government charges a base fee for every visa application processed through the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) or the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICP). These fees are non-refundable and apply regardless of whether you use an agency or apply through a sponsor. The government fee forms the core of your Dubai visa price.

The most common Dubai visa durations are 30, 60, and 90 days. Each comes with different government fees, service charges, and total costs. Choosing the right duration is crucial because extending a visa after arrival costs significantly more than applying for a longer visa upfront.

Standard Dubai visa processing takes 2-5 working days. If you need your visa faster, express and urgent processing options are available at an additional cost. These premium services are particularly useful for last-minute business trips or urgent family visits.

• Standard processing (2-5 working days) — included in the base visa fee with no additional charge. Suitable for trips planned at least one week in advance.
• Express processing (24-48 hours) — adds approximately AED 150-300 to the total cost. Available for most visa types and nationalities.
• Urgent processing (4-8 hours) — adds approximately AED 300-500 to the total cost. Best for same-day or next-day travel needs. Not available for all nationalities.
• Super urgent processing (2-4 hours) — available through select premium agencies at AED 500-800 extra. Limited availability and subject to GDRFA workload.

Express processing availability depends on your nationality, the day of the week, and current processing volumes at GDRFA. During peak travel seasons (December-January, Eid holidays, summer), express processing times may be slightly longer than advertised. OraVisa recommends building at least 48 hours of buffer into your travel plans even with express processing.

The UAE 5-year multi-entry tourist visa was introduced to attract frequent visitors and is available to all nationalities. It allows multiple entries over a 5-year period, with each stay limited to 90 consecutive days. This visa is ideal for business travellers, frequent visitors with family in the UAE, or anyone who visits Dubai multiple times per year.

• Government fee — approximately AED 1,000-1,200 for the 5-year visa itself.
• Service and typing charges — AED 100-200 for processing.
• Medical insurance — may be required for the full 5-year period or per entry, depending on current regulations. Budget AED 200-500.
• Agency fee — AED 200-400 for professional processing and document preparation.
• Total estimated cost — AED 1,500-2,300 for the complete 5-year visa.
• Cost per year — at AED 1,500-2,300 for 5 years, this works out to AED 300-460 per year — significantly cheaper than applying for individual visas if you visit Dubai more than once annually.

Overstaying your Dubai visa is a costly mistake. The UAE imposes daily fines for every day you remain in the country beyond your visa expiry date, and these fines accumulate quickly. Understanding the penalty structure is essential for budgeting your trip and avoiding unexpected costs at departure.

• Grace period — a 10-day grace period applies after your visa expires, during which no overstay fine is charged. Use this time to extend your visa or arrange departure.
• Daily overstay fine — AED 50 per day after the grace period for visit visas, and AED 100 per day for other visa types. Fines are calculated from the day after the grace period ends.
• Accumulated fines example — overstaying by 30 days beyond the grace period on a visit visa results in a fine of approximately AED 1,500 (30 days x AED 50).
• Exit ban risk — prolonged overstays can result in an immigration ban, making future visa applications to the UAE difficult or impossible.
• Payment at departure — overstay fines must be settled at the airport immigration counter before you are allowed to leave. Payment is accepted in AED by card or cash.

If you realise you will overstay, apply for a visa extension immediately rather than waiting until departure. An extension costs significantly less than accumulated daily fines and keeps your immigration record clean for future visits.

The advertised price of a Dubai visa rarely includes every cost you will actually pay. Several additional charges apply depending on the agency, your nationality, and the specific visa channel used. Being aware of these hidden costs helps you compare quotes accurately and budget for the true total.

• Typing centre fees — AED 50-100 for application form typing and submission. Some agencies include this in their quoted price, others charge it separately.
• SMS and status notification fees — AED 10-20 for visa status updates via SMS.
• Medical insurance — AED 50-250 depending on duration. Increasingly required for most visa types.
• Courier and delivery charges — AED 30-80 if you need the visa delivered to your hotel or office rather than downloading it digitally.
• Document attestation — if your supporting documents need attestation, this can add AED 100-300 per document.
• Photo and photocopy charges — AED 20-50 if you need passport photos or document copies made at the application centre.
• Cancellation fees — if you need to cancel a visa before travel, some agencies charge AED 100-200 in cancellation fees. Government fees are typically non-refundable.
• Currency conversion fees — if paying from abroad in non-AED currency, your bank may add 2-4% in conversion fees on top of the visa cost.

While government fees are fixed, there are several ways to reduce the total cost of your Dubai visa application and avoid paying more than necessary.

1. 1Apply for the right duration upfront. Extending a 30-day visa by 30 days costs more than applying for a 60-day visa from the start. Calculate your total stay before applying.
2. 2Compare agency quotes carefully. Ask for an all-inclusive price that covers government fees, service charges, typing, and insurance. The cheapest headline price is not always the cheapest total price.
3. 3Check if your airline offers visa services. Emirates and flydubai offer visa processing for passengers booking flights to Dubai, sometimes at competitive rates bundled with the ticket.
4. 4Check if your hotel offers visa assistance. Some hotels in Dubai provide visa processing as a guest service, particularly for business travellers and group bookings.
5. 5Apply during off-peak periods. While government fees do not change, agency fees and express charges may be lower during quieter months (February-March, September-October).
6. 6Avoid express processing unless truly necessary. Standard processing takes only 2-5 working days and saves AED 150-500 compared to urgent options.

OraVisa provides transparent, all-inclusive Dubai visa pricing for travellers worldwide. Our quoted price includes government fees, service charges, typing, and insurance where required — no hidden costs or surprise add-ons at the end of the process. We offer standard, express, and urgent processing for all visa types.

Whether you need a simple 30-day tourist visa or a premium 5-year multi-entry visa, OraVisa handles the entire application process from document collection to visa delivery. Our team processes hundreds of Dubai visa applications monthly and maintains a high approval rate across all nationalities.