Dubai Tourist Visa Price: 2026 Fees by Duration

A Dubai tourist visa is expected to be completed within 48 hours hours, and the price is AED 200 for the 30-day visa or AED 300 for the 60-day visa, plus 5% VAT, on the single-entry visa. The 5-year multiple-entry visa totals AED 3,713 up front, and most of that is a guarantee.

How much does a Dubai tourist visa cost in 2026?

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) lists a single-entry tourist visa at AED 200 for the 30-day visa and AED 300 for the 60-day visa, with 5% VAT added on top. The table below puts those fees next to the 5-year multiple-entry total.

GDRFA lists no security deposit on the single-entry visa. It also warns that the total may vary with the circumstances of the sponsored person, and that the visa fee can increase or decrease. Treat the table as the official starting point, not a final bill.

Here is a worked example. Say a family of four each needs a 30-day visa. The base fees are four times AED 200, which comes to AED 800 before tax. Then add 5% VAT to that figure. This is arithmetic from the listed fees, not a quote. It leaves out any in-country fees or agent charges, which are covered below.

For a wider comparison across visit visa types, see this guide to the UAE tourist visa cost 2026 fees by duration and type.

What does the 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa cost?

The 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa totals AED 3,713 on the GDRFA fee list. Most of that is a guarantee, not a charge that stays with the government. The itemised fees are:

• Application fee: AED 100.
• Issuance fee: AED 500.
• Knowledge Dirham: AED 10.
• Innovation Dirham: AED 10.
• Service fee: AED 52.50.

The list also includes a guarantee amount, a warranty service fee and a fee for collecting and returning the guarantee. The guarantee makes up most of the total, so the cost excluding the guarantee is far lower than the headline figure. The official page does not set out how or when the return happens. Plan your cash flow around the full total at the time of application.

The stated requirements include a passport valid for at least 6 months and a bank balance of $4,000 or equivalent. As with the single-entry visa, GDRFA notes that the total may vary with the circumstances surrounding the sponsored person. A visa like this can suit business scouting visitors who expect to return several times. The upfront outlay is higher, but it replaces a new application for each trip. Read the full conditions on the GDRFA Dubai 5-year tourist visa page.

Which extra charges apply if you are already inside the UAE?

If the sponsored person is already inside the UAE, GDRFA lists three additional fees: Knowledge Dirham at AED 10, Innovation Dirham at AED 10 and a fee inside the UAE of AED 500. The in-country fee alone is more than the 30-day base fee of AED 200. That is why a visa handled from inside the country can cost far more than the headline figure suggests.

Many travellers search for visit visa renewal charges or visa stamping fees. The official page gives the in-country fees above, but it does not give a separate renewal price or a separate stamping price. Check the GDRFA Dubai website for the current figure for the exact service you need.

The resident visa, family visa renewal, spouse visa renewal and maid visa renewal are separate residence services. They are not tourist visa fees, and this article does not price them. A consultant can quote them once your case has been reviewed. The right route depends on who is sponsoring, who is being sponsored and what is already on file.

Do typing centres and insurance add to the price?

Yes, they can. Typing centres and agents may charge their own service fee on top of the government fees. Their charge is separate from anything GDRFA lists, and it varies from one provider to the next.

Ask for a written breakdown that separates government fees from service charges. Then compare the quoted total with the GDRFA fee list above. The comparison should include VAT, and the in-country fees if the traveller is already in the UAE. If the agent’s total is higher, the breakdown should show exactly what accounts for the difference.

This article states no insurance prices. Ask the agent whether any insurance is included in the quote, so you know whether it is a separate cost.

How is the visa fee paid and who applies?

You pay through GDRFA’s digital route. Log in to the smart services system using UAE Pass or a username. Then search for the service you need, submit the application and pay the service fee.

For the single-entry visa, the stated requirements are:

• One personal photo.
• A copy of the passport.
• An identity card from the country of origin for some nationalities: Iraq, Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan.

The sponsor or host in the UAE must be one of the establishments working in the field of tourism. In practice, this means an individual traveller usually applies through a tourism establishment rather than alone.

If you would rather not work through fee lists, VAT and in-country charges yourself, Al Ain Business Center can help with visa support. Book a free consultation to talk through your visa type and the documents you will need.