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United Arab Emirates ยท Tourist

UAE 30-day tourist e-visa

A single-entry e-visa for up to 30 days in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the UAE. No embassy visit: it arrives by email.

Type
e-Visa ยท Single entry
Processing
3 to 5 working days
Stay
30 days
Valid for
58 days

What you need

  • Passport photo page Upload

    Passport valid for at least six months after your return date, with two blank pages.

  • Passport-style photo Upload

    Recent colour photo on a white background, no glasses, face fully visible.

  • Return flight booking Upload

    A reservation is enough โ€” we can provide one when you book your flight with us.

  • Hotel booking or invitation letter Upload

    Where you will stay for the whole trip.

  • National ID or residence permit Upload

    Some nationalities are asked for this as well.

What happens next

  1. 1

    Apply online with your passport details and travel dates. You get a reference straight away.

  2. 2

    Pay the government fee and our service fee โ€” by mobile money, card or bank transfer.

  3. 3

    Upload your documents. A visa officer checks every page and tells you within one working day if anything is missing.

  4. 4

    We submit your application and track it. You get an update by SMS, WhatsApp and email at each step.

  5. 5

    Your visa arrives by email (e-visas) or your passport comes back to you. We remind you of the conditions before you fly.

Who this is for

Holidays, family visits and short business trips. You cannot work on a tourist visa.

Tips

  • Apply at least a week before you fly.
  • Your name must match your passport exactly, including middle names.
  • Overstaying brings daily fines โ€” we remind you of your exit date.

Questions

How long does the UAE 30-day tourist e-visa take?

Usually 3 to 5 working days once your application is complete. Apply at least three weeks before you travel.

How much does the UAE 30-day tourist e-visa cost?

The government fee is UGX 401,500 and our service fee is UGX 127,750, so UGX 529,250 in all. You pay nothing else to us.

Requirements and fees are a guide and can change without notice. We confirm the current rules for your passport before you pay.