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United Arab Emirates

Fast eVisa turnaround, often under 96 hours.

4.6 · 2,140 travellersPopularLuxuryCityBeachFamily
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Hot desert climate; winters mild and pleasant

Main city
Dubai
Language
Arabic, English widely spoken
Time zone
GMT+4
Local currency
AED
Daily spend
$175 / traveller
Visa processing
3–4 working days

Country overview

About United Arab Emirates

The Gulf’s connection hub, with the region’s quickest tourist eVisa and a strong luxury and stopover market. Winter is the comfortable season.

Region
Middle East
Currency
AED · AED
Languages
Arabic, English widely spoken
Time zone
GMT+4

Best tourist places

Most-visited places in United Arab Emirates

Start with the major cities and areas, then use the nested spot list on each card to choose the attractions worth adding to your itinerary.

1 place
  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Middle East

Dubai

4.6

United Arab Emirates

Fast eVisa turnaround, often under 96 hours.

PopularLuxuryCity
From · 5 nights
$1,495
Best season
Winter

Travel insights

Planning United Arab Emirates

  • Best time to visit

    Winter

    Typically November, December, January

    Planning estimate

  • Average daily budget

    $175

    Per traveller, excluding flights

    Planning estimate

  • Indicative return fare

    $620

    Mid-haul economy, per traveller

    Planning estimate

  • Entry requirement

    from 350 AED

    Typical processing 3–4 working days

    Planning estimate

  • Processing window

    3–4 working days

    Apply before booking non-refundable travel

    Planning estimate

  • Local currency

    AED

    Budget totals are shown in USD

    Planning estimate

Indicative planning figures based on typical mid-range travel. Verify fees on the official portal.

Entry requirements

  • Passport valid at least 6 months from arrival
  • Confirmed return ticket
  • Hotel booking or host address
  • Proof of funds for the length of stay

Visa information

Visa type
Tourist eVisa
Visa fee
from 350 AED
Processing time
3–4 working days
Validity
60 days from issue
Stay duration
30 or 60 days
Entry type
Single or multiple

Emergency numbers

Police 999, Ambulance 998, Fire 997

Routes & processing times

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Visa routes for United Arab Emirates
Visa typeMax stayCostProcessing
Tourist eVisa (60 days)60 days650 AED3–5 working days
Tourist eVisa (30 days)30 days350 AED3–4 working days
Business Entry Permit90 days1,100 AED5–7 working days

Official resources

Always apply directly through the government portal — SanniTravel never collects application fees.

UAE Government Portal (ICP)

Recent changes for United Arab Emirates

  • Processing·Mar 8, 2025

    UAE eVisa approvals speed up to under 96 hours

    Standard tourist applications are now cleared faster during off-peak months. Peak holiday periods may still run longer.

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Requirement checker

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Match passport, destination and purpose against current rules.

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United Arab Emirates · Tourism

Tourist eVisa (60 days) typically applies for this combination.

Status
Visa required
Route
Tourist eVisa (60 days)
Processing
3–5 working days
Government fee
650 AED

Preview only — open the full roadmap for documents, steps and the official application link.