Dubai Visa On Arrival

A Dubai visa on arrival is a visa service provided by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Immigration that you can obtain after landing in Dubai. Visitors must obtain a visa before entering the destination country, but they can do so upon arrival—a visa on arrival. This visa is only valid for a short period.

So, after disembarking from your flight, immigration officials stamp your passport with your Dubai visa on arrival. The visa is only available to citizens of certain countries. A VOA for Dubai does not require visa processing time because it is completed while you wait.

What is a Dubai Visa on Arrival?

A Dubai visa on arrival is a type of entry permit that allows citizens of certain countries to obtain a visa when they arrive at Dubai’s airport without applying in advance. Instead of processing the visa before travel, eligible travelers simply proceed to immigration upon arrival, present their valid passport, and receive the entry stamp or e-visa on the spot.

Types of Dubai Visa on Arrival

There are four types:

• 14-day visa on arrival
• 30-day visa on arrival
• 90-day visa on arrival
• 180-day visa on arrival

What Are the 14, 30, 90, and 180-Day Dubai VOAs?

• 14-Day Dubai Visa on Arrival: This is valid for one entry and lasts 14 days from the date of issue. If not extended, you may be fined. With an extension, the total stay can reach 28 days.
• 30-Day Dubai Visa on Arrival: This is also valid for a single entry and is initially valid for 30 days with a 10-day grace period. If extended, it can last up to 70 days. Every time you leave and re-enter, a new 30‑Day Dubai Tourist Visa on arrival is issued. There is no limit on the number of 30-day on-arrival visas.
• 90-Day Dubai Visa on Arrival: Allows multiple entries within a validity period of six months. Available to citizens of 48 countries.
• 180-Day Dubai Visa on Arrival: A multiple-entry visa valid for six months from the date of issue. Mexican citizens are eligible.

Required Documents for Dubai Visa on Arrival

Your Dubai visa on arrival does not require pre-application, but you must have:

1. A passport valid for at least 6 months
2. A return flight ticket
3. A payment method for visa fees (if applicable)

Which Countries Are Eligible?

**30-day VOA eligibility: **Australia, Brunei, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Mauritius, New Zealand, Monaco, Vatican City, San Marino, Ireland, the UK, Northern Ireland, Singapore, Ukraine, and the USA. 90-day VOA eligibility: Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Kiribati, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Montenegro, Nauru, Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania. **180-day VOA: **Available to Mexican citizens.

The Process to Obtain a Visa on Arrival

The procedure is simple:

• Disembark your flight and proceed to immigration
• Submit your passport
• Complete biometric verification (fingerprints, photo)
• Immigration stamps the visa in your passport
• Data is updated on the ICA and AMER systems
• Collect your luggage and begin your trip

To verify VOA eligibility and border rules officially, visit the UAE Government Portal.

Can I Extend a Dubai Visa on Arrival?

Yes, but only the 30-day visa on arrival can be extended. You can apply for an extension from the Dubai Immigration office before your visa expires. You can also apply for a pre-approved 30‑Day Dubai Tourist Visaa for more flexibility.