Before new UAE visa rules which were introduced from October 3, 2022, all foreign travellers to UAE were issued with either pre-paid visit visa or on arrival visa.
The new rules didn’t amend the on arrival visa but there were amendments on the pre-paid visas. Before the changes, the available prepaid visas were 30 and 90 days visas. Today, you can avail 60 days UAE visa too.
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Written By Arabiers Digital & Reviewed by Robeena Brown
June 12, 2024 | 12 min read
The 60 Days UAE Visa is a prepaid e-visa issued to foreigners who want to enter UAE for tourism purposes.
When you obtain this visa, you are allowed to stay in UAE for up to 60 days. It is the ideal visa to obtain if you want to spend more than 30 days in UAE.
If you want to stay longer than 60 day in UAE then you should apply for the 3 months visit visa.
The documents required when applying for 60 days UAE visa differs according to your nationality. However, there are mandatory documents you must submit no matter the nationality.
Our visa expert can help you know which additional documents are required to apply for this visa. The following are the compulsory documents for all UAE visa for 60 days applications :
The price rate of UAE visa depend on the number of days allowed to stay and whether it is single entry or multiple entry.
Below are the rates of UAE prepaid visas to help you plan your trip accordingly.
| Visa type | Rates |
| 30 days single entry visa | 489 AED |
| 60 days single entry visa | 689 AED |
| 30 days multi entry visa | 990 AED |
| 60 days multi entry visa | 1190 AED |
If you are national from the below countries you are eligible for the UAE 30 days on arrival visa. The visa is stamped on those eligible for free at their passport wen entering UAE.
The stay period in UAE using this visa is 30 days. If want to stay longer you should opt for the 60 days visa.
If you are a citizen of one of the countries listed below, you are eligible for the UAE 90 days on arrival visa. You don’t have to obtain UAE visa in advance.
You will be issued with this visa for free when entering UAE at the airport. Considering this visa allows you to stay for 90 days in UAE it is best option camped to the 60-day visa.
If you don’t see your country on the two categories above, you are required to obtain prepaid visa before travelling to UAE.
The 60-days UAE visa is best option if you want to enter UAE and spend more than 30 days. Below are some of the countries eligible for this visa.
If you need to urgently travel to UAE and you need to obtain visa within hours you should opt for the Express visa.
The processing time for express visa is within 4 hours and you board next available flight to UAE.
When you spend the 60 days and want to stay longer you, there are ways to extend your tourist visa. Arabiers visa expert will assist you know which is suitable option for you.
If you meet the legibility criteria for virtual work visa, you should apply for it rather than the 60-day visa.
You are allowed to enter UAE for 1 year, live, work and enjoy all UAE residents’ benefits. You don’t need a sponsor to apply for this visa and after 1 year you can extend for another 1 year.
The job seekers visa is issued to foreigners who want to enter UAE to seek employment. You can submit you application for this visa without a sponsor or host.
There are three options to select when applying for this visa a 60-day, 90-day, or 120-day.
Documents required for job seekers visa
The cost for UAE job seekers visa depends on the number of days. The overall cost you have to pay includes a Dh1, 025 refundable security deposit, and insurance.
According to the ICP website, the cost of 60-day visa is Dh1, 495, 90-days Dh1, 655, and 120-days Dh1 815.
Any person from all over the world can apply for a UAE visa if they have a passport that is valid for 6 months and a recent photograph of themselves.
Yes, you can extend a 60 days UAE visa for two times without exiting the country. You will pay AED 1190 for every time you extend your visa. If you exhaust your two extension chances, you can opt for visa renewal options like airport to airport visa change which grants you a visa valid for 60 days. You may also choose to do in country visa change without exiting the country, which grants you 90 days in the UAE.
A regular visa takes 2 to 3 working days to be ready and an express visa can be processed in 4 to 8 hours.
With Arabiers, you can apply for all the UAE tourist visas online. You only need to share with us a copy of your passport and your photo and we will process the visa for you online. The Arabiers team will send you an online payment link where you will make payment for the visa fees and once your visa is ready we send you the e-visa online also.
Yes, it is possible to change from a 30 days’ visa to 60 days’ visa. This can be done the airport to airport visa change option. When you exhaust your 30 days’ visa, you may exit the country to the nearest airport and then reapply for a 60 days’ visa.
You may cancel your visa after application but the visa fee will not be refunded. You will also have to pay a cancellation fee of 200 AED. If you applied through Arabiers, inform us so that we can initiate the cancellation process.
It is not a must for you to have a travel insurance when applying for the 60-day visa, but it is important to have one to cover any unforeseen incidents.
You can apply for the visa from anywhere, all you need is to contact us via email or WhatsApp and we will apply for the visa on your behalf.
You will pay a fine of 50 AED for every day you stay in the UAE after your visa expires.
The visa fee for the 60-day visa is the same for all nationalities that need a prepaid visa to enter the country.
You cannot work in the UAE with the 60-day visa because it is issued for tourism purposes. To be allowed to work in the UAE you need to have an employment visa or if you have a company, get the investor visa.
It is not possible to apply for the in-country 60-day visa so you need to exit the country and use the airport to airport visa change option to get the 60-day visa.
Yes, Arabiers offers express services where your visa will be ready in 4 to 8 hours.
Arabiers helps families to apply for the 60-day visa to the UAE without any issues.
If the passport of the child does not have your names on it, you need to send us the birth certificates, not necessarily attested. If you are applying for a family residence visa however, the birth certificates must be attested. We therefore advice our clients to get the attestation before coming to the UAE.
Open the ICA or GDRFA website and click the file validity option to check the status of your application.
You can choose to apply for the 60 days’ multiple entry visa which allows you to do multiple trips in and out of the UAE. Unlike the multiple entry visas from other countries, the UAE’s multiple entry visa is valid from the first date you enter the country to the next 60 days.
The UAE immigration does not refund visa fee, even if the application is rejected.
Arabiers helps families to apply for the 60-day visa to the UAE without any issues.
Arabiers or the Arabiers partners will sponsor your visa, so you do not have to worry about getting a sponsor for the visa.
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