
30 Days Renewal

Straight stay
Those who are residents or visitors in UAE can renew their visas before it expires or within the grace period. The grace period is a duration after visa expiry allocated by the UAE Government, within which the visa holder has to apply for renewal or exit the UAE. Anyone who fails to do so will incur hefty fines. This visa renewal UAE guide will crack down on "how to renew your residence or visit UAE visa?", an explanation of the procedures, a breakdown of the rates, and so many other important details.
Written By Arabiers Digital & Reviewed by Khalid Al Suwaidi
September 27, 2023 | 13 min read
In a recent development, the UAE immigration has scrapped the grace period previously provided to prepaid visit visa holders, which typically lasted for 10 days. Individuals now have the choice of opting for prepaid visas with durations of either 30 or 60 days. It is crucial for visa holders to be aware that once their chosen duration expires, they must take immediate action to either extend their visa or depart the country in order to prevent penalties for overstaying or the potential consequences of absconding. The ones who do not like to exist in the UAE can also take a new visa through the visa renewal process.
Visit visa renewal in UAE is the procedure of getting a new visit visa without exiting the UAE. The process also includes a status change that permits the holder to stay longer in UAE without exiting. Before we delve into details about visit visa renewal, first let us explain the different visit visa categories.
The Visit visa renewal charges include the fee for the new visit visa, change status, typing a new application, government fees, services fees and processing fees. A bit extra can be charged depending on your chosen method of payment. This is the list of rates for visit visa renewal.
24-48 hours
30 Days Renewal
Straight stay
60 Days Renewal
Straight stay
30 Days Renewal
Multiple Entry
60 Days Renewal
Multiple Entry
The UAE Government issues 5 types of visit visa depending on the traveler's nationality. They are:
48 countries
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 |
Russian Federation | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 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.
19 countries
Andorra | Australia | Brunei |
Canada | China | Hong Kong-China |
Japan | Kazakhstan | Macau-China |
Malaysia | Mauritius | Monaco |
New Zealand | Republic of Ireland | San Marino |
Singapore | Ukraine | United Kingdom and Northern Ireland |
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.
Indian passport holders have either:
14days single entry
Have to pay
Stamped on entry at any UAE airport or border
Mexican passport holders
180 days multiple entry
Free of charge
Stamped on entry at any UAE airport or border.
30 days or 60 days for single or multiple entries, depending on your budget and preference
Price varies depending on the visa you choose
Through an airline or your operator like Arabiers.
60 days from the date of issue within which you have to enter the UAE.
Just like many of the procedures, visit visa renewal in UAE is also a very simple and easy process. More than 5 visit visas can be renewed at a single time without the need to leave the country. The UAE Government has no restrictions on the times you can renew your visa. Travellers are free to renew an unlimited number of times for as long as they want to stay in the UAE. The visit visa renewal is done by creating a new visit visa and performing a status change so the holder can have a longer stay.
The visit visa renewal process is simple and can be done remotely through WhatsApp. You can get your visa renewed in 24 to 48 hours by contacting the Arabiers customer service team, who are ready to help you round the clock.
Send digital copies of your current visit visa, your passport and a colored photo of you to apply for visa renewal.
Send digital copies of your passport and a coloured photo to proceed with visa renewal.
This can be done through Arabiers' double secure payment link.
The visit visa renewal procedure begins by applying for a new in-country visa.
After your new in-country visit visa is approved, the previous visa details will be used to proceed with the status change.
The visit visa renewal procedure is complete after the status change has been approved.
All visit visa holders must renew their visas if they plan to stay longer. If you forget to renew your visa and overstay without renewal, you will be fined for every day you overstay after your grace period.
The grace period is a buffer time within which you have to exit the country or get your visit visa renewed. A 10-day grace period is given for 30 day on-arrival visa holders, and 30-60 days grace period is given to cancelled residence visa holders. There is no grace period for multiple entry visas or other on-arrival visas. We advise the applicant to directly visit or call immigration to confirm the grace period.
With the 2023 visa reforms, If you have overstayed and exited UAE, your fine will be calculated as follows:
50 AED per day (Instead of 100 AED for tourist visa holders and 25 AED for the cancelled residence visa holders) & services charges as per airport
Expatriates living and working in the UAE hold residence visas valid for 1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 years, depending on the visa type. These visas can be renewed after expiry within the allocated residence visa grace period of 30-60 days. You can continue to stay in the UAE without any trouble if you renew your visa on time, or else you might have to face the following consequences:
Since the visa renewal procedure varies depending on the type, we will first explain the different types of residence visas issued by the UAE Government.
An expatriate employed in the UAE can sponsor his parents with a 1 year family residence visa.
Any male expatriate employed in the UAE earning a minimum salary of 4000 AED or 3000 AED with accommodation can sponsor their immediate family members(wife, children). From March 2019 onwards, expatriates of any profession can sponsor their family for 2 years as long as they fullfil the eligibility criteria.
Expatriate residents having a valid residence permit and owning a business or holding an investor/partner visa can sponsor their family with a 3 year family residence visa.
Expatriate residents working for a company in the mainland hold a mainland employee residence visa that is sponsored by the company.
Expatriate residents working for a company in the Freezone will be sponsored by their company for a 3 years free zone employee residence visa. ,
If an individual is an investor in a UAE-based business, the investor can apply for a 3 year partner/investor visa under the sponsorship of the registered company name.
This chart will show a clear breakdown of the costs for a visa renewal in the UAE. Rates are subject to change without any prior notice. Similarly, the procedure also might vary slightly depending on the technological advances adopted by the UAE government.
UAE Family Visa Renewal Rates - AED
Fees | 1 year | 2 years | 3 years |
---|---|---|---|
Medical | 300 | 300 | 300 |
Emirates ID | 170 | 270 | 370 |
Visa stamping application | 160 | 460 | 560 |
Zajel & stamping | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Service charges | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Approximate total | 780 AED | 1180 AED | 1380 AED |
UAE Employment residences visa renewal rates – AED
Fees | 2 years | 3 years |
---|---|---|
Medical | 300 | 300 |
Emirates ID | 270 | 370 |
Visa stamping application | 460 | 560 |
Zajel & stamping | 50 | 50 |
Labour contract renewal | 79 | 79 |
Labour insurance | 150 | 300 |
Labour renewal payment | 300 | 500 |
Approximate total | AED 1600 | AED 2200 |
If you fail to renew your visa within the 30 day grace period after visa expiry, you will be fined 25 AED per day & 50 AED per day after 150 days have exceeded.
The visa of any the UAE residence visa holder who has stayed outside UAE for 6 consecutive months will be automatically invalidated. However, there are some exceptions to the rule where the holder can maintain the visa validity even if they have been away for 6 months.
They include:
Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, the UAE Economy Minister, revealed plans at a conference in Abu Dhabi for a prospective visa system that aims to streamline travel for residents across GCC nations. While citizens of the GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar) already enjoy seamless border crossings, foreign residents need to get visas. The proposed system aims to provide Gulf residents the freedom to travel within the region without the need for visas.
Source : Gulfnews
In a recent development, the UAE immigration has scrapped the grace period previously provided to prepaid visit visa holders, which typically lasted for 10 days. Individuals now can opt for prepaid visas with durations of either 30 or 60 days. It is crucial for visa holders to be aware that once their chosen duration expires, they must take immediate action to either extend their visa or depart the country in order to prevent penalties for overstaying or the potential consequences of absconding. The ones who do not like to exist in the UAE can also take a new visa through the visa renewal process.
Source: Arabiers processing team
As a result of the UAE's recent visa revisions, visitors in UAE can renew their visit visa without exiting the country with options like single and multiple entries 30, or 60 day visas.
Source: ICP
Passengers transiting through UAE airports are issued one of two types of transit visas (48 hours or 96 hours), and these visas cannot be renewed.
Travellers under the age of 16 flying to Dubai do not need to undergo a PCR test before leaving their home country.
Starting in September, the UAE Cabinet intends to raise the usual stay period from 30 to 60 days. To double the amount of time, visitors stay in the UAE, this measure will be introduced simultaneously with numerous other visa reforms.
(Source: The National)Applicants under 18 years of age aren't required to face medical. They only need to get their Emirates ID made and the visa stamped.
New visa rules are effective throughout the UAE.
The sponsor should get a copy of his tenancy agreement certified by the municipality and submit it when applying for a family residence visa.
It is now compulsory for all the names of sharing individuals to be listed in the tenancy contract.
They must attach a company letter mentioning their names.
For such individuals, submitting the sponsor's document will do.
At Arabiers, we have put together a guide about the company contract that must be attached to the visa application.
A copy of the contract signed with the hotel will do.
The first step will be to settle your overstaying fines, apply for a new visa and then do the status change.
No, an unlimited number of renewals are allowed.
To be able to renew a residence visa, male and female expatriates need to pass a medical test that is performed at any government-accredited health center in the UAE.
Expats need to test negative for any infectious disease like TB and HIV. Labourers need to test negative for syphilis, and Hepatitis B. Female domestic workers need to test negative for pregnancy. According to the newly passed cabinet resolution in 2016, all expatriates applying for renewal need to face TB screening. If they have scars, active TB or drug-resistant TB, they will receive a conditional fitness certificate and their visa will be renewed for 1 year. They will then have to seek treatment in the UAE.
No, this is not required.