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A UAE multiple entry tourist visa lets you leave and return to the country as many times as you want during the visa validity without applying for a new visa each time. The UAE offers three versions: 30-day, 60-day and a 5-year long-stay visa with 90-day stays per entry. Which one is right depends on how long you are staying and how often you plan to cross any UAE border during your visit.
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Local authorised travel agenciesA single entry visa ends the moment you cross any UAE border on exit. A Musandam boat trip, a cruise port call in Oman, a day trip anywhere outside the UAE all finish the visa. Multiple entry lets you leave and return freely.
GDRFA DubaiA long-stay multiple entry visa allowing up to 90 days per entry with unlimited re-entries over 5 years. Applied directly through ICP Smart Services. Financial proof (bank statement) required. Not processed through travel agencies.
ICP Smart ServicesThe 30 and 60-day multiple entry visas are available to all nationalities that need a prearranged tourist visa. Visa on arrival nationalities already have multiple entry through their border stamp they do not apply for this.
GDRFA Dubai · ICPYes. The 30 and 60-day multiple entry tourist visas can be extended twice in-country without exit, 30 days per extension, through GDRFA or ICP. The 5-year visa cannot be extended each stay is limited to 90 days per entry.
GDRFA DubaiStandard: 48 to 72 hours. Express: 4 to 8 hours. The 5-year visa through ICP Smart Services: 3 to 5 working days. All times assume complete, correct documents submitted at the start.
Local authorised travel agencies · ICP
The difference between a single entry and multiple entry UAE tourist visa comes down to one question: will you cross any UAE border during your stay?
A single entry tourist visa is finished the moment you leave the UAE on any exit. A Musandam boat excursion into Oman, a day trip from Dubai to Khasab, a cruise that stops at an Omani port, a quick flight to Bahrain any of these consumes the single entry visa completely. You need a new visa to come back.
A multiple entry tourist visa lets you leave and return freely during the visa validity period. You could take the Musandam excursion, fly to Bahrain for a weekend, drive to Oman and back, and still re-enter the UAE each time on the same visa. Multiple entry costs more than single entry but is the right choice for anyone whose plans involve leaving the UAE even once during their stay.
| Feature | Single entry | Multiple entry |
|---|---|---|
| Re-entries during validity | One visa ends on first exit | Unlimited |
| Musandam / Oman border trip | Ends the visa | Fine re-entry allowed |
| Cruise with Oman port call | Ends the visa | Fine re-entry allowed |
| 30-day standard price | AED 489 | AED 990 |
| 60-day standard price | AED 689 | AED 1,190 |
| Can be extended in-country? | Yes twice | Yes twice |
Source: GDRFA Dubai tourist visa service catalogue · u.ae tourist visa page
The 30-day multiple entry tourist visa allows the holder to stay up to 30 days per entry and exit and re-enter the UAE as many times as needed during the visa validity period. It is issued through licensed travel agencies, UAE airlines and ICP directly.
The 30-day multiple entry is the right choice for travellers who plan to be in the UAE for under a month but whose itinerary includes a trip outside a Musandam excursion, a cruise, a regional hop. It is also the most cost-effective multiple entry option for shorter stays.
| Detail | 30-Day Multiple Entry |
|---|---|
| Maximum stay per entry | 30 days from date of entry |
| Re-entries | Unlimited during visa validity |
| Visa validity from issue | Typically 60 days from issue date the stay per entry is 30 days |
| Standard price | AED 990 (USD 270) all inclusive |
| Express price (4 to 8 hrs) | AED 1,190 |
| Standard processing | 48 to 72 hours |
| Can be extended in-country? | Yes twice, 30 days per extension, AED 1,190 each |
Source: GDRFA Dubai · Local authorised travel agencies
The 60-day multiple entry tourist visa gives up to 60 days per entry and unlimited re-entries during the visa validity. It suits travellers planning a longer stay in the UAE with some travel in the region families visiting for an extended period, people on longer-term projects, or anyone who wants two full months with the flexibility to leave and return.
| Detail | 60-Day Multiple Entry |
|---|---|
| Maximum stay per entry | 60 days from date of entry |
| Re-entries | Unlimited during visa validity |
| Visa validity from issue | Typically 60 days from issue date |
| Standard price | AED 1,190 (USD 324) all inclusive |
| Express price (4 to 8 hrs) | AED 1,390 |
| Standard processing | 48 to 72 hours |
| Can be extended in-country? | Yes twice, 30 days per extension, AED 1,190 each |
Source: GDRFA Dubai · Local authorised travel agencies
The UAE 5-year multiple entry tourist visa is a long-stay option for frequent visitors. It allows unlimited entries over 5 years from the date of issue, with a maximum stay of 90 days per entry. Once issued, the holder can travel to the UAE whenever they want for 5 years without applying for a new visa each time.
It was introduced as part of the UAE's broader long-term visa programme alongside the Golden Visa and other long-stay categories. Unlike the 30 and 60-day multiple entry visas, the 5-year visa is processed directly through ICP Smart Services not through travel agencies. A financial proof requirement applies.
The 5-year visa suits frequent business travellers who visit the UAE multiple times per year, families based outside the UAE who travel to see relatives in Dubai or Abu Dhabi regularly, and anyone who finds themselves reapplying for a tourist visa several times a year and wants to eliminate that process entirely for 5 years.
| Detail | 5-Year Multiple Entry Tourist Visa |
|---|---|
| Maximum stay per entry | 90 days from date of entry |
| Re-entries over validity | Unlimited |
| Visa validity | 5 years from date of issue |
| Applied through | ICP Smart Services directly not through travel agencies |
| Financial proof | Bank statement showing sufficient funds for the intended stay. Specific amount set by ICP verify on the ICP portal before applying. |
| Processing time | 3 to 5 working days through ICP |
| Can be extended? | Each stay is limited to 90 days per entry. The 5-year visa itself cannot be extended as a tourist visa on expiry a new application is needed. |
| Available to all nationalities? | Yes subject to ICP financial proof requirement |
The 5-year visa is often confused with the Golden Visa. They are different products. The Golden Visa is a residency category for investors, specialists and exceptional talents. The 5-year tourist visa is a long-stay visitor visa no employment, no sponsorship, no residency. The 90-day per entry limit still applies. If the holder stays beyond 90 days without exit, standard overstay rules apply from day one.
Source: ICP Smart Services · u.ae long-term visa category page
The 30 and 60-day multiple entry tourist visas are available to all nationalities that need a prearranged tourist visa to enter the UAE. This includes nationals of Pakistan, Bangladesh, India without a qualifying preapproved permit, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Nigeria, Nepal, Sri Lanka and many others.
Nationalities that receive a visa on arrival UK, USA, Spain, France, Germany, Australia, Canada, Singapore and 68 others already enter on a multiple entry basis through their on-arrival stamp. They do not need to apply for a multiple entry tourist visa. Their on-arrival stamp is itself a multiple entry entitlement. If they want to stay beyond the on-arrival period or extend their status, the options are covered on the UAE tourist visa extension page and the visa change without exit page.
| Nationality group | 30/60-day multiple entry available? | 5-year multiple entry available? |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan, India (no qualifying permit), Egypt, Nigeria, Nepal, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Panama and others all prearranged visa nationalities | Yes through licensed agency, airline or ICP | Yes through ICP Smart Services with financial proof |
| Indian nationals with qualifying US/UK/EU/AU/CA/JP/NZ/KR/SG permit preapproved permit group | Yes once the preapproved permit is exhausted | Yes through ICP Smart Services |
| UK, USA, Spain, France, Germany, Australia, Canada, Singapore and other 90-day on-arrival nationalities | Not needed on-arrival stamp is already multiple entry | Yes if they want a longer-stay option beyond the 90-day stamp |
| GCC residents (any nationality) | Yes standard multiple entry tourist visa applies | Yes subject to ICP requirements |
Source: GDRFA Dubai · ICP
For the 30-day and 60-day multiple entry tourist visa, the GDRFA Dubai service requires the following:
| Document | Requirement | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | Valid for at least 6 months from the intended travel date. Machine-readable zone on the photo page must be fully visible and sharp. A cropped or blurry scan is the most common reason an application is returned before submission. | All nationalities |
| Passport photograph | White background, UAE-specification dimensions. | All nationalities |
| Return or onward travel ticket | Confirmed booking showing departure from the UAE. | All nationalities |
| Medical insurance valid in UAE | Required as stated on the GDRFA service page. | All nationalities |
| National identity card | Required in addition to passport. | Iraq, Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan nationals only |
| Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bank statement | Financial proof showing sufficient funds. The specific minimum amount is set by ICP and subject to change verify the current requirement on the ICP Smart Services portal before applying. |
| All standard documents above | Passport, photograph and travel ticket as per the 30/60-day requirements. |
Source: GDRFA Dubai tourist visa service page · ICP Smart Services
All prices below for the 30 and 60-day visas are through local authorised travel agencies and are all-inclusive: the government fee paid directly to GDRFA or ICP, the security placing fee, document checking before submission, and the approval PDF on WhatsApp. IPG and bank charges included.
| Visa type | Standard (48 to 72 hours) | Express (4 to 8 hours) |
|---|---|---|
| 30-day multiple entry tourist visa | AED 990 (USD 270) | AED 1,190 (USD 324) |
| 60-day multiple entry tourist visa | AED 1,190 (USD 324) | AED 1,390 (USD 378) |
For comparison, single entry visa prices are AED 489 for 30 days and AED 689 for 60 days. The multiple entry premium is AED 501 for 30-day and AED 501 for 60-day. If there is any chance of crossing any UAE border during the stay, the premium pays for itself immediately a new single entry visa after an Oman trip costs AED 489 or more.
The 5-year multiple entry tourist visa is applied directly through ICP Smart Services. The government fee is set by ICP and changes periodically. A licensed agency can prepare documents and guide the application but does not process the 5-year visa as a service.
The 30 and 60-day multiple entry tourist visas can be applied for through three channels. All three end at the same government system.
The 30 and 60-day multiple entry tourist visas can be extended in-country up to twice without exit, 30 days per extension. The extension applies to the current stay not to the overall visa validity. The extension must be applied for before the current stay period expires.
| Extension | Exit required? | Fee (AED) | Processing | Times allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First in-country extension 30 days | No | 1,190 | ~8 hours | First of two |
| Second in-country extension 30 days | No | 1,190 | ~8 hours | Second and last without exit |
The 5-year multiple entry tourist visa is subject to a 90-day maximum per entry. Each exit and re-entry resets the 90-day counter. There is no in-country extension mechanism for the 5-year visa the 90-day per entry limit is a hard rule set by ICP.
Source: GDRFA Dubai tourist visa extension service · ICP
Four real questions about multiple entry visas that came to the desk, written as they arrived.
This guide is general information verified by Arabiers' UAE Visa and Travel Operations Manager. It is not legal advice. Visa rules are set by the UAE Government and can change without notice. Confirm current requirements at icp.gov.ae or gdrfad.gov.ae before acting. Last reviewed 21 August 2026.