Key Takeaways
- Dubai continues to attract millions of international visitors, but travellers are being reminded to make sure they meet all tourist visa and entry requirements before flying to the emirate.
- Under the current Dubai tourist visa requirements, visitors applying for a standard tourist visa must have a passport or approved travel document that is valid for at least six months.
- Travellers must also have a ticket showing that they will leave the UAE or continue their journey to another destination.
Dubai continues to attract millions of international visitors, but travellers are being reminded to make sure they meet all tourist visa and entry requirements before flying to the emirate.
Under the current Dubai tourist visa requirements, visitors applying for a standard tourist visa must have a passport or approved travel document that is valid for at least six months. Travellers must also have a ticket showing that they will leave the UAE or continue their journey to another destination.
Valid medical insurance covering the traveller while in the UAE is also required under the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) tourist visa conditions.
Documents Travellers Should Keep Ready
In addition to their passport and visa, tourists should keep their travel documents easily available when flying to Dubai.
These can include:
- Valid passport with at least six months remaining
- Approved tourist visa, where required
- Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
- Valid medical or travel insurance
- Hotel booking or proof of accommodation
- Details of a host if staying with family or friends
- Proof of sufficient funds if requested
Requirements can vary depending on the traveller’s nationality, visa type and the channel used to apply.
Dubai currently offers standard tourist visas for stays of 30 or 60 days through approved tourism establishments.
The emirate also offers a five-year multiple-entry tourist visa. For this category, applicants must provide a six-month bank statement showing a balance of at least $4,000 or the equivalent in another currency, together with health insurance and a return ticket.
Check Before You Travel
Travellers should check their visa type and required documents before travelling, particularly as requirements can differ according to nationality and individual circumstances.
Having the correct documents ready before departure can help avoid delays at airline check-in or immigration when arriving in Dubai.
