What is the 30 Days Single Entry Dubai Visa?
This is the most popular UAE tourist visa for holidays in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the other emirates. It covers sightseeing, shopping, visiting friends and family, and attending events — everything a typical one- to four-week trip needs.
Because it is single entry, the visa ends as soon as you leave the UAE, even if days are left. If you plan a side trip to Oman or another country and want to come back, choose the 30 Days Multiple Entry Visa instead.
30 Days Single Entry Dubai Visa at a glance
| Permitted stay | 30 days from date of entry |
|---|---|
| Entry type | Single Entry |
| Visa validity | 58 days from date of issue |
| Processing time | 2-4 Days |
| Total fee | AED 550 |
| Extension | Yes — inside the UAE, subject to approval |
| Delivery | E-visa by email (PDF) |
| Application | 100% online |
Who should apply for this visa?
- First-time visitors planning a 1–4 week Dubai holiday
- Family visits and short stays with friends in the UAE
- Shopping festivals, concerts, sporting events and exhibitions
- Travellers who will enter and leave the UAE only once
Documents required
- Clear colour scan of your passport bio-data page (valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry)
- Recent passport-size photograph with a plain white background
- Confirmed return or onward flight ticket (may be requested for some nationalities)
- Hotel booking or the address of your host in the UAE
- Recent bank statement — only if requested by UAE immigration for your nationality
UAE immigration may request additional documents depending on your nationality and travel history.
Important rules & conditions
- Your 30 days are counted from the day you enter the UAE, not from the day the visa is issued.
- You must enter the UAE within 58 days of the issue date, or the visa expires unused.
- The visa ends when you exit the UAE — it cannot be reused for a second entry.
- Employment or paid work is not permitted on a tourist visa.
- Overstaying attracts daily fines from UAE immigration, so extend or exit before your last day.
How to apply for the 30 Days Single Entry Dubai Visa
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Step 1: Choose your visa
Pick this visa type and click Apply Now to open the secure online form.
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Step 2: Upload documents
Fill in your travel details and upload your passport copy and photograph.
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Step 3: Pay securely
Review the total fee and pay online with your card over an SSL-secured checkout.
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Step 4: Receive your e-visa
Once approved by UAE immigration, your visa is emailed to you as a PDF.
Frequently asked questions
How long can I stay in Dubai on a 30 days visa?
You can stay up to 30 consecutive days, counted from the date stamped on entry. Day one is your arrival day, so plan your departure on or before day 30.
Can I extend a 30 days Dubai visa?
Yes. A 30 days tourist visa can usually be extended from inside the UAE without leaving the country, subject to approval by UAE immigration. Apply before your current visa expires — see our 30 Days Inside Country Visa Extension.
What is the difference between visa validity and stay?
Validity (58 days) is the window in which you must enter the UAE. Stay (30 days) is how long you may remain once you have entered.
Can I leave Dubai and come back on the same visa?
No. A single entry visa is cancelled when you exit. For trips that involve leaving and returning, apply for a multiple entry visa.
How will I receive my Dubai visa?
Your approved e-visa is sent to your email as a PDF. Print a copy or keep it on your phone to show to your airline and at UAE immigration.
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Last reviewed: . Buy Travel Visa is a private travel services company and is not affiliated with any government or embassy. Fees include the government visa charge and our service fee. All visa issuance, refusal and entry decisions are made by UAE immigration authorities.