How Many Times We Can Extend Visit Visa in UAE?

How Many Times We Can Extend Visit Visa in UAE?
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By Robeena Brown

August 10, 2022 | 13 min read

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You can extend your stay in UAE without exiting the country as often as you like, but your situation differs based on your nationality and visa type.
There are 5 types of visit visas in UAE, and in this how many times we can extend visit visa UAE guide we will explain everything with the latest updates and rules.

If you would like to know how many times we can extend a visit visa in UAE, look no further here. We have everything you need to know.

How Many Times We Can Extend Visit Visa in UAE?
  • The 30 days/90 days prepaid UAE visit visa, single entry, or multiple entry visas can be extended twice.
  • The 30 days on arrival or 14 days prepaid on arrival can be extended once for another 30 days or 14 days, respectively.
  • The 90 / 180 days free on arrival can’t be extended.

Earlier, if you needed to extend your UAE visit visa, you had to exit the country, apply for an extension and wait for the approval. After approval, you get back to UAE.

That is not the case today; you can get the UAE visa extension without exiting the country. You will get the visa extension application done while in UAE, and the whole process is hassle-free.


5 Types of Visit Visas in UAE


  1. 90 Days On-arrival: It can't be extended, but we can do inside country visa to make your stay longer.
  2. 30 Days On-arrival: It can be extended once, then you may exit and come, or we can do an inside country visa to make your stay longer in the country.
  3. 14 Days On-arrival: It can be extended once at the cost of 250 AED (subject to change) for an extra 14 days.
  4. 180 Days On-arrival: This visa cannot be extended. However, your stay can be extended by approaching a company like Arabiers for a visa change.
  5. Prepaid Visas 30/90 Days: It can be extended twice. Your stay can be longer with an in-country visa change.

You are only allowed to extend your visit visa twice. You will be granted a maximum extension of 60 days although unlimited renewal (in country visas can be done).

If you decide to extend your visa on the last day, you will pay a cost of 100 AED. As a result, you should ensure that you have renewed your visa before it expires.


Overstaying Fines


It is crucial to remember the date that your visa will expire is very important, regardless of whether you are in the United Arab Emirates on a short-term tourist visa or a long-term residence visa.

It is necessary to submit an application for a renewal or change before the deadline. You will have to pay fines for overstaying if you fail to comply. The penalty for staying an extra day is AED 200. On the second day, the government imposes AED 100 per day as an overstay fine.

Furthermore, an additional AED 100 will be charged as service costs when you exit the country.


Visa Grace Period


If you get the 30 0r 90 days visit visa after it has expired, you are given 10 grace period days. During these grace period days, you can extend your visa, change your visa or exit the country.

After the grace period is over, you will be considered to have overstayed, and you have to pay fines.


Changing to Residence


How Many Times We Can Extend Visit Visa in UAE?

Changing your visit visa to a residence visa is possible, especially if you came to UAE to look for work and got the job.

Changing the visit visa to a residence or employment visa is done without exiting the country.

Your employer will process the residence visa for you. You ought also to meet other requirements for the application to be approved.

For the smoothing process of changing a visit visa to a residence visa, you must start the process before your visit visa expires.


Price


If you would like to extend your visa without exiting the country, you have to pay fees for visa change or UAE visa extension. The following are the pricing details;

900-1000 AED

Extending on arrival 30 days visa(once)

900 AED to 1000 AED (each time)

Extending Prepaid 30 days visa (can be twice)

900 AED to 1000 AED (each time)

Extending Prepaid 90 days visa (can be twice)

1550 - 1650 AED

In-country visa change 90 days on-arrival (No Extension)

1100 - 1200 AED

In-country visa change 30 days (prepaid visa holders)

1450 - 1550 AED

In-country visa change 90 days (prepaid visa holders)