What is visit visa renewal UAE?
The process of acquiring anew visa without exiting the UAE is what is referred as Visa Renewal. This process permits the holder of the visa to stay longer in the country and therefore it includes change of status.
The limited in country visa renewal in UAE is currently available according to the statement from the UAE government. Visa renewal is generally a mode of visa extension one acquiring a new visa by changing the status.
A. Rate for renewal
The cost of visa renewal is inclusive of many fees and they include; new visit visa fee, change status, typing a fresh application, government service fees and the processing fee. Below is a list of some visit isa renewal fees for different visas.
Standard Processing

20 days extension
Without exit
Only for 30 days on arrival nationals
30 days extension
Without exit
Only Prepaid visa holders
30 days new tourist visa
Airport to Airport
All nationals
60 days new tourist visa
Airport to Airport
For All nationals
60 days express visa
Traveller who exit UAE border
For All nationals
90 Days in country visa
without exit & with changes status
For All nationals
B. UAE visit visa categories
Depending on the nationality of the traveler, the UAE government issues 5 types of visas. These are;
90 days on arrival visit visa
Argentina | Austria | Bahamas Islands |
Barbados | Belgium | Bulgaria |
Chile | Colombia | Costa Rica |
Croatia | Cyprus | Czech Republic |
Denmark | El-Salvador | Estonia |
Finland | France | Germany |
Greece | Honduras | Hungary |
Iceland | Italy | Kiribati |
Latvia | Liechtenstein | Lithuania |
Luxembourg | Maldives | Malta |
Montenegro | Nauru | Netherlands |
Norway | Paraguay | Peru |
Poland | Portugal | Romania |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Russian Federation | San Marino |
Serbia | Seychelles | Slovakia |
Slovenia | Solomon Islands | Spain |
Sweden | Switzerland | Uruguay |
90 days multiple entry
Free of charge
Within 180 days of the first arrival through UAE airport or borders.
Stamped on entry at any UAE airport or border.
30 days on arrival visit visa
Andorra | Australia | Brunei |
Canada | China | Hong Kong-China |
Japan | Kazakhstan | Macau-China |
Malaysia | Mauritius | Monaco |
New Zealand | Republic of Ireland | San Marino |
Singapore | United Kingdom and Northern Ireland | Ukraine |
United States of America | Vatican City |
30 days single entry
Free of charge
Within 30 days of the first arrival through UAE airport or borders.
Stamped on entry at any UAE airport or border.
14 days on arrival visit visa
- A valid residence visa issued by EU countries or the UK with at least 6 months of validity.
- Have a valid visitor visa(valid for minimum of 6 months) or a green card issued by the USA.
14days single entry
Have to pay
Stamped on entry at any UAE airport or border.
180 days on arrival visit visa
Mexican passport holders
180 days multiple entry
Free of charge
Stamped on entry at any UAE airport or border.
Pre-arranged visit visa
- Individuals who are not eligible for any of the on-arrival visa types. Travellers originating from countries like Egypt, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Zimbabwe and other countries are advised to arrange a visa before arriving in the UAE.
- Those who get 14 days or 30 days on arrival visa but want to stay longer in the UAE.
30 days or 60 days for single or multiple entries, depending on your budget and preference
Price varies depending on the visa you choose
60 days from the date of issue within which you have to enter the UAE.
Through an airline or your operator like Arabiers
C. How to Renew ?
The renewal of the visit visa to UAE is as simple as the rest of the processes. Without the need to exit the country you can renew more than 5 visit visas at once.
The government has not put any restriction on the number of times you can do a visa renewal so you can renew your visa many times as you would want to continue staying in the country.
To do a visa renewal you create apply for a new visit visa and then do a status change.
D. Process of Renewal
You can easily do a visa renewal online by contacting the Arabiers customer service through WhatsApp who will assist you with the process. The who process usually takes 24 to 48 hours and your visa will be ready.
STEP 1 : Send the Documents
Pre-arranged visa nationals
Send us the copies of your current visit visa, your passport and a colored photo so that we can apply for visa renewal.
On arrival nationals
To be able to proceed with the renewal process, send the copies of your passport and colored photo.
STEP 2 : Make the Payment
The Arabiers team provides a double secure payment links and you can do the payment through the link.
STEP 3 : Application Process Begins
The process of renewing the visit visa starts by applying for a fresh in-country visa.
STEP 4 : Doing the Status Change
Once the approval of the new in country visa goes through the previous details will be used to proceed with the status change.
STEP 5 : Renewed Visa
Once the status change is completed the visa renewal process is complete.
E. Overstaying fine if not renewed
If you have the UAE visa, you must renew it if you want to stay for more days in the country. If you continue staying in the country without renewing your visa you will be fined a penalty for every day you overstay after your grace period.
The grace period is however not given to all people. Those with a prepaid visa are not granted any grace period after their visa expires. If you have the 30 days on arrival visa, you qualify for a 10 days grace period. Those with a cancelled residence visa qualify for a grace period of 30 to 60 days.
If your visa is a multiple entry type of visa or another type of on-arrival visa that has not been mentioned, you are not allowed any grace period in the UAE. You should call or directly visit the immigration to confirm if they offer grace period for the specific type of visa you have.
According to the new 2023 visa reforms, if you overstay your visa in the UAE, you will be fined 50 AED per day plus service charges as per the airport you will be using to exit the country.