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Planning a short visit to Dubai or elsewhere in the UAE? Explore the single-entry tourist visa option for a stay of up to 30 days. Saifco Travel can guide you through the application and document checklist.
Single Entry Enter within 60 days of issue upto 30 Days Usually 2–3 working days* Tell us about your travel plans. Submitting your request... This visa is for eligible travellers planning a short visit to the UAE for tourism, subject to the conditions of the issued visa. The total cost depends on the applicant’s nationality and application requirements. Saifco’s quotation includes the applicable visa charges and service charges. Contact us for the current total and a clear breakdown before you proceed
Applying through Saifco is straightforward. Share your travel details and documents, and our team will guide you through the application steps. The relevant UAE authority makes the final visa decision.
Fill out the inquiry form or contact our team Share your documents via email or WhatsApp We check your details and process your visa application If approved, your visa will be sent to you by email.
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Visa Type
Validity
Stay Duration
Processing Time
Visa Overview
Tourist visa for one entry into the UAE
Stay of up to 30 days, subject to the issued visa
Suitable for eligible travellers planning a short UAE holiday
Guidance on the documents required for your application
Reliable and professional visa support
Visa approval is subject to the relevant UAE authority
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Required Documents
Passport copy; the passport should be valid for at least six months
Recent personal photograph with white background
Confirmed return ticket or onward ticket
Hotel booking or accommodation details (if applicable)
National identity card for certain nationalities, if required
Additional documents may be required based on nationality
Who Is This Visa For?
A holiday in Dubai or another UAE emirate
Visiting family or friends, where permitted
Short business meetings and conferences
Leisure activities and events
Exploring Dubai and other Emirates
Visa Fees & Inclusions
Application Process
Submit Enquiry
Submit Documents
Application Processing
Receive Visa
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Find answers to common questions about visa eligibility, required documents, fees and processing times. Requirements vary by destination and applicant, so contact our team for guidance specific to your application.
A 30-day single-entry UAE tourist visa allows eligible travellers to enter the UAE once for a tourist stay of up to 30 days. It is commonly called a “30-day Dubai visa.” Check the conditions and dates on your issued visa before travelling. If your plans involve leaving the UAE and returning, tell Saifco before applying so the appropriate entry type can be considered.
No. Some travellers qualify for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival. Eligibility depends on nationality and, for certain schemes, qualifying residence permits or visas held in other countries. Share your passport nationality and country of residence when enquiring. This helps establish whether you need a pre-arranged visa before paying for an application. Do not rely solely on the entry rules that applied to a friend or relative.
Common documents include a clear passport copy and a recent photograph. A return or onward ticket and identity documents for certain nationalities may also be requested. Other requirements depend on the applicant and application route. If UAE-valid medical insurance or another supporting document applies to your case, Saifco will confirm this before processing.
GDRFA specifically lists a country-of-origin identity card for Pakistani applicants. However, its published single-entry tourist visa checklist does not list a six-month bank statement or marriage certificate as a universal requirement for every applicant. Additional documents may be requested for a particular application. Ask Saifco to confirm whether these are needed for your case, including any documents required for accompanying children.
The permitted stay and the entry deadline are separate. For this visa, the stay is up to 30 days, as shown on the issued visa. The visa also shows the last date by which you must enter the UAE. Check both dates on your own visa before travelling, because conditions can vary by application route.
GDRFA lists an expected completion time of 48 hours for its single-entry tourist visa service. This is an authority service estimate, not a guaranteed Saifco delivery time. Confirm the current estimate before applying and allow time for document preparation or additional requests. Avoid committing to non-refundable travel arrangements on the assumption that approval will arrive on a particular day.
Contact Saifco for the current quotation for your application. Before paying, request a clear breakdown showing the total amount and what it includes, such as application assistance, applicable taxes and insurance.
A government processing fee is not necessarily the full amount charged for an agency service. Confirm any additional charges and the applicable cancellation or refund terms in writing before proceeding.
Your application and travel arrangements should include a ticket to leave the UAE or continue your journey. Saifco’s published checklist also requests hotel bookings or accommodation details where applicable.
If you will stay with relatives or friends, explain this when enquiring and ask which accommodation documents are needed. Confirm the required booking format before purchasing non-refundable flights or accommodation solely for the application.
No. Once you leave the UAE, you cannot reuse the same single-entry visa to enter again, even if you stayed for fewer than 30 days.
This matters if your holiday includes an Oman visit, a regional flight or another international side trip. Explain the complete itinerary before applying. Your return to the UAE will require an appropriate new visa or another valid entry entitlement.
An extension may be possible for an eligible visa. Contact the company that processed your visa before it expires, as the request must be made through the sponsor. Approval depends on the issuing authority. Extension charges vary by provider and may include government and service charges.
No. A tourist visa does not authorise employment in the UAE. The UAE Government states that working on a visit or tourist visa is prohibited, whether paid or unpaid.
If you receive a job offer during your visit, the appropriate work authorisation must be arranged before you begin working. A tourist visa should not be presented as permission to start a job or undertake an unpaid work trial.
Start by submitting an enquiry through this page or contacting Saifco. Explain your nationality, intended travel date and travel plans, then confirm the required documents, fees and application steps.
Saifco provides application assistance, but the relevant UAE authority makes the approval decision. Approval is not guaranteed. Before paying, ask which charges, if any, are refundable if the application is refused or you decide not to proceed.
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