Algerian passport holders need a prepaid UAE tourist visa before travelling to Dubai. There is no visa on arrival. The application is fully online: submit your documents, pay, and receive your approved visa by email before you fly.
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Algerian passport holders — Visa required: apply before travel
Algeria is on the UAE visa-required list. No visa on arrival is available for ordinary Algerian passports. A UAE tourist visa must be approved and received before your departure date. Airlines will not allow boarding without a valid visa.
Source: UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2026
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Algerian citizens need a UAE tourist visa to visit Dubai. It is applied for online through a licensed visa agency before travel — no embassy visit, no appointment. Documents needed: Algerian passport copy and a white background photo. Processing: 4 to 8 hours (express) or 2 to 4 working days (standard). Cost: from AED 789 express or lower for standard. Visa types available: 30-day or 60-day, single or multiple entry. No on-arrival option exists for ordinary Algerian passports. Official UAE visa authority: icp.gov.ae.
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Documents Required
Algerian passport: clear colour copy of bio page
All four corners of the bio page must be visible including the machine-readable zone at the bottom. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your intended date of entry into the UAE. The name on the application must match the Latin-script name on the passport exactly.
Colour photograph: white background
A recent colour photo with a plain white background. Taken within the last 3 months. Face fully visible, neutral expression.
An onward or return ticket copy may be requested during processing. Our team will advise if any additional document is needed after reviewing your application.
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Processing Time
Processing
Time
Details
Express
4 – 8 hrs UAE working days only
Submit before 12:00 PM UAE time for same-day priority. UAE working days: Monday to Thursday (full day), Friday (until 12:00 PM). Weekend: Saturday and Sunday.
Standard
2 – 4 working days
For travellers with more time to plan. Lower cost than express. Same document requirements, same visa outcome.
No grace period: as of October 2024, ICP removed the grace period on UAE tourist visas. Overstay fines begin from the first day after your visa expires. If you need more time in the UAE, apply to extend your stay before the visa runs out.
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Visa Pricing
Standard processing 2 to 4 working days
Duration
Price
USD
Type
Features
30 Days
350 AED
~ 95 USD
Single entry
2 to 4 working days Delivered by email PDF e-visa
60 Days Most booked
550 AED
~ 150 USD
Single entry
2 to 4 working days Delivered by email PDF e-visa
30 Days
650 AED
~ 177 USD
Multiple entry
2 to 4 working days Delivered by email PDF e-visa
Express processing 4 to 8 hours
Duration
Price
USD
Type
Features
30 Days
789 AED
~ 215 USD
Single entry
4 to 8 hours Delivered by email PDF e-visa
60 Days Most booked
989 AED
~ 269 USD
Single entry
4 to 8 hours Delivered by email PDF e-visa
30 Days
1190 AED
~ 324 USD
Multiple entry
4 to 8 hours Delivered by email PDF e-visa
All prices include the UAE government visa fee, agency fee and PRO fee. No additional charges at checkout. Standard prices (350/550/650 AED) subject to confirmation. Express prices (789/989/1190 AED) confirmed September 2026.
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What the UAE Tourist Visa Covers
The UAE tourist visa is a single document covering all seven emirates. An Algerian visitor arriving in Dubai can travel freely to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain on the same visa. There is no separate visa for individual emirates.
Tourism, family visits and short business meetings
30-day or 60-day stay from the date of entry, depending on the visa chosen
Single or multiple entry depending on the visa type
The UAE tourist visa does not permit employment: a work permit and residence visa are required to work in the UAE
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If Your Visit Extends Beyond the Visa Period
If you want to stay in the UAE beyond the duration of your tourist visa, two options are available before your visa expires:
Exit the UAE via the Oman border crossing, apply for a new UAE tourist visa, and return: the most commonly used route for longer stays
There is no grace period. Overstay fines begin from day one after expiry at AED 50 per day. Act before your visa date, not after.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Algerian passport holders are on the UAE visa-required list. A UAE tourist visa must be approved before you travel. There is no visa on arrival and no visa-free entry for ordinary Algerian passports. Source: UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2026.
No. Algeria is not on the UAE visa on arrival list. Your visa must be approved and in your possession before you board your flight. Airlines check visa validity at check-in and will deny boarding without one.
The core requirements are: (1) a clear colour copy of your Algerian passport bio page: all four corners visible, valid for at least 6 months from your travel date; (2) a recent colour photograph with a plain white background. An onward ticket copy may also be requested during processing.
Express: 4 to 8 hours on UAE working days. Submit before 12:00 PM UAE time for same-day priority. Standard: 2 to 4 working days. UAE working days are Monday to Thursday and Friday until 12:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday are UAE weekend: processing is slower on those days.
Express processing: AED 789 (30-day single entry), AED 989 (60-day single entry), AED 1190 (30-day multiple entry). Standard processing is available at lower cost. All prices include the UAE government fee: no hidden charges at checkout.
A 30-day visa allows a stay of up to 30 days from the date you first enter the UAE. A 60-day visa allows up to 60 days. There is no grace period: if you need more time, apply to extend your UAE tourist visa before the expiry date.
The UAE tourist visa covers all seven emirates. You can travel freely between Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and all other emirates on the same visa. There is no separate visa for different emirates.
Yes. The application is fully online. Algerian citizens can apply from anywhere in the world: whether you are based in Algeria, France, the UK, Canada or elsewhere. Your location does not affect eligibility or processing time.
If you are transiting through Dubai without leaving the airport, no visa is required for Algerian passport holders for airside transit. If you plan to exit the airport during a layover — to visit the city, stay overnight or use a hotel — you need a UAE entry visa approved before travel. Contact our team with your transit duration and itinerary and we will confirm which visa type applies.
Four main options are available to Algerian passport holders: (1) 30-day single entry — for a short one-trip visit; (2) 60-day single entry — the most commonly booked, suits longer stays or first-time visitors who want flexibility; (3) 30-day multiple entry — allows you to leave and return during the visa validity period; (4) express versions of the above, processed in 4 to 8 hours. Short business meetings and family visits are all covered under the UAE tourist visa — a separate business visa category does not apply for most short-stay business purposes.
Once you apply through Arabiers, our team updates you by email at each stage of processing. For direct status checks with UAE immigration, you can use the GDRFA Dubai smart portal at smart.gdrfad.gov.ae or the ICP services portal at icp.gov.ae using your application reference number. If you applied through Arabiers, contact our team directly for the fastest update — we track the status on your behalf throughout processing.
Payment is processed online through the Arabiers booking system. Visa, Mastercard and major international debit and credit cards are accepted. All transactions are in AED. USD approximate equivalents are shown during checkout for reference. Bank transfer options may be available for group applications — contact our team to confirm. No cash payments are accepted for online applications.
UAE immigration is managed by two official authorities: GDRFA Dubai (General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs), whose smart portal is at smart.gdrfad.gov.ae, and ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security) at icp.gov.ae. The UAE Embassy in Algeria falls under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at mofa.gov.ae. For most Algerian travellers, the practical route is to apply through a licensed UAE visa agency or tour operator, which processes the application through the official channels on your behalf.
Yes. The application is fully online — your location within Algeria does not affect eligibility or processing time. Whether you are based in Algiers, Oran, Constantine, Annaba or anywhere else in the country, you submit your passport copy and photo online and receive the approved visa by email. No in-person appointment is required and no embassy visit is needed for the UAE tourist visa.
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