20 days extension
Without exit
One regular question from most travelers in the UAE ask us, “How can I do my UAE Tourist Visa Extension?”. Well, you can extend your visa for specified number of days depending on the type of tourist visa you have. Contact us for reliable fast track extension services.
Written By Arabiers Digital & Reviewed by Robeena Brown
October 25, 2024 | 14 min read
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 visa change return flight ticket
All nationals
60 days new tourist visa
Airport to Airport visa change return flight ticket
For All nationals
30 days express visa
Travelers who exit Boarder & other country
For All nationals
60 days express visa
Travelers who exit Boarder & other country
All nationals
90 days in country visa
Without exit & with changes status
For All nationals
“ Is there a difference in the extension charges, depending on one’s nationality “-this is a frequently asked question from a majority of nationals. The answer to this question is “ no “. However, we usually request for a deposit from the nationals who are required to place a security deposit. Apart from that the extension charges are similar for all nationalities.
Although the extension period offered to pre paid visas and on arrival visas vary from each other, UAE generally offers a fixed extension period for both types of visas. Also for both visa types, the individual does not have to exit the country to get the extension.
Visa Renewal, on the other hand, is referred to the process when a visitor holding a tourist visa, exits the country to get a new tourist visa. However, if you are opting for a 90-days In Country visa, this procedure is identified as a visa renewal process. The reason is when a visitor gets a 90-days in country visa, the status of the old visa changes and thereafter his/her visa is identified as a new visa.
In some countries tourist visas and visit visas are considered as two different types of visas. However in UAE, both visas are the same. Whether you hold a visit visa or a tourist visa, the extension options in UAE are similar to both types of visas.
If you want to apply for an UAE tourist visa extension, you must have a passport valid for at least 6 months. If in case you are in a need travelling urgent and unable to get the new passport, you are unable to extend on any options. We will advice you to contact your embassy and get your passport renewed then you can easily exit the UAE and then come back with a new tourist visa.
Countries valid for the 30 days on arrival free visa include 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 States of America, Vatican City, United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.
Below are the visa extension options available for these nationals :
Pay around 990 AED to extend your 30 days free on-arrival visa. The UAE government grants you a 10 days grace period in case you miss on your expiry dates and offers you 20 days after you apply for extension. Cumulatively, you get to spend 60 days in the UAE from the day one to your departure date.
You may exit UAE briefly to the neighboring countries like Oman and apply for an express visa back to the country. You can either travel by road to the other country or opt for airport transfer which is faster.
To use this option, book with Arabiers an airport-to-airport visa change ticket and board a plane to the nearby country like Oman. Chill out at the Oman airport for about an hour and then board another plain back to the UAE. Arabiers will processes your express 30 days on-arrival visa.
Travelers who need to stay in the UAE for 90 more days without leaving the country should consider using this visa extension option. Here is how it works :
Countries valid for the 90 days free multi entry on arrival visa include, 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 and Uruguay.
Here are the visa extension options for travelers with the 90 days on arrival visa to the UAE :
This is the most economic visa extension options for 90 days visa holders. Contact Arabiers and then settle on an exit date few days to your visa expiry. Exit the UAE to a nearing country like Oman by road. Arabiers will then apply for a UAE express visa valid for 30 or 60 days depending on your instructions. We will then send the e-visa via email and you can get back to the country.
Consider an airport to airport visa change from UAE to a neighboring country like Oman to extend your 90 days on-arrival visa. Contact Arabiers, who will organize your flight tickets to Oman. Exit the UAE to Oman and chill in the airport for an hour and then board a plane back to the UAE. Arabiers will apply for the express 30- or 60-days express e-visa on your visa and will be handed to you when you land back into the UAE.
If you need to stay in the UAE for 90 more days without leaving the country, consider using this visa extension option. Here is how it works :
Nationals that are not eligible for the on-arrival visa must obtain a prepaid visa before entering the country. Just like other passport holders, a Prepaid visa holder also can extend your stay in UAE. Here are the visa extension options available for you.
If you are already in the UAE and your residence visa gets cancelled, the UAE Immigration grants you a free 30 days grace period to decide on the way forward in the country. If you decide to exit the country, take this time to settle your tenancy contracts, mobile bills, credit card, loans and home connections and then exit the UAE. If you are switching jobs or want to stay longer, make use of the grace period & if you want to stay longer obtain a tourist visa. You can use Oman visa run, airport to airport. transfer or fly to another country and come back to the UAE to get a new tourist visa to the UAE.
You may, unfortunately, come across tour operating scammers who provide extension services. Therefore, once you receive your extension copy make sure to check your extension status. Knowing how to check your extension visa status is important. This in return can help you avoid scamming issues while exiting the country or when you are switching to a new visa.
Below are the simple steps you must follow to check if your extension is correctly done. Also this way, you can check the visa expiry date depicted in the immigration system.
UAE operates under a unified visa system. However, each emirate, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah may have distinct procedures or slight changes in how tourist visa extensions are handled.
Primarily this is due to the specific immigration authorities in charge of each Emirate. For instance, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs ( GDRFA ) is in charge of Dubai and the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship ( ICA ) is in charge of Abu Dhabi and other Emirati immigration procedures.
Depending on where you stay in UAE, a clear understanding of these differences is important to experience a smooth and stress free visa extension process. However, the tourist visas issued by any Emirate, fortunately, can be extended twice.
If you require more visa extension information concerning the tourist visa you are holding or depending on which Emirate you have arrived, contact our Arabiers team for assistance to make your journey stress free.
3Overstaying in UAE can lead you to difficult circumstances, thus making your journey a stressful one. Based on the strict immigration laws and regulations the immediate penalty for overstaying in UAE is the imposition of a fine of AED 50 for the first day of overstay and continues to charge AED 50 for each subsequent day.
Also at the time of exiting UAE you will have to pay an amount between AED 250 – 350 as a fine for an exit permit. Local immigration authorities in charge will make sure to charge these penalties before you leave the country.
You may, sometimes, face scenarios where your visa gets rejected for some reason. Therefore, when applying for a visa extension for a new UAE tourist visa it is important for you to know the possible reasons for your extension request to be rejected.
First possible reason for your visa extension request to be rejected is the submission of incomplete or incorrect documents to the UAE immigration authorities. Therefore, it is mandatory for you to know which types of documents to submit to the immigration department and also you must ensure to provide high quality copies of the documents required.
You will be, usually, asked to submit the following documents to the authorities in charge;
As mentioned above submitting a valid passport that has a validity period of at least 6 months is very important when applying for an extension. Or else having an insufficient passport validity period can be subject to the rejection of your visa extension.
It is possible to mention that this criterion–imposed by the immigration authorities –is applied to adhere to the security concerns of the country. If an individual holds a passport with an insufficient validity period this may raise doubts concerning the individual’s intentions and circumstances–making the authorities to be cautious about that particular individual.
Suppose you are an individual who has, previously, overstayed in UAE with your current visa. In such a situation if you request an extension with your current visa there will be a huge risk of getting your visa extension request to be rejected.
You may know that overstaying past your visa validity period can lead you to penalties. Therefore, an attempt to request a visa extension –without clearing your previous overstay penalties–may make you pose as an individual who is trying to ignore the penalty circumstances.
UAE offers different types of visas and therefore, when applying for a UAE visa one must fully understand the limitations and restrictions included in the visa he/she is purchasing. Likewise, different visa types consist of different limitations–especially the number of extensions one can request.
To find out more about the visa extension visit our page dedicated for " Tourist Visa Extension Services ".
The UAE government has come up with new visa extension regulations that ought to be adhered to by every traveler.
UAE residents are now allowed to sponsor family and friends to stay in the UAE for up to 90 days. This visa, known as the family sponsored tourist visa which is valid for 90 days and an be applied through the GDRFA website, a mobile application, or the Amer center. UAE immigration is yet to disclose the extension details for this tourist visa.
Source: ICP
The Covid-19 pandemic had forced the UAE to allow the UAE in country visa extensions due to travel restrictions & most of the options are discontinued. Currently most of the travelers are advised to exit and come
Source: Arabiers Visa processing team
The UAE introduced the 60 days visa, effective from October 3, 2022. Before that, travelers could only apply for the 30- and 90-days tourist visa. currently, you may apply for either a single entry or multiple entry 30- or 60-days visa. All nationalities are eligible to apply for this visa and it is also extendable.
Source: ICP
If your resident permit is cancelled by your sponsor or employer in the UAE, you can obtain a new tourist visa with or without exiting the country. The in country option with change status from residents to tourist help the busy residents to stay without travelling
Source: Gulf News
The Royal Police of Oman issued a statement on 25 October 2019 that all nationalities entering Oman must apply for a pre-entry visa to be allowed entry into the country. This regulation came to effect from 1st November 2019, so if you are opting for an Oman visa run to extend your UAE visa, you should plan in advance to acquire a Oman visa.
Source: The National
If you are an Indian national with a USA visa, EU Residence Permit or a UK Residence Permit, you qualify for the pre applied on arrival UAE tourist visa but at a cost. You will be charged 53 USD for the type of visa & you need to apply prior to the arrival at GDRFA website. The visa is valid for 14 days and can be extended once for another 14 days. To extend this visa, you must pay an extension fee at immigration by yourself. If you overstay your visa validity, you will be charged 20 AED penalty for every day you stay and 200 AED to get the departure permit.
Source: Gulf News
The UAE looks forward to become the region’s most effective and efficient corporate and economic development hub. This prompted them to reduce the number of working days from 5 to 4.5. As from 1 January 2022, all official departments operate Monday to Friday noon. This means that if you need to apply for a visa extension during normal working hours of immigration. Ensure that you apply for a visa extension before your current visa expires, consider the national holidays and long weekends while planning the extension.
The UAE has abolished the grace period and therefore he should exit the country asap or extend his tourist visa.
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A visa change air ticket is a special ticket with a visa stamp that allows you to fly to a neighboring Middle Eastern country without an entry visa to that specific country. When you want to extend your visa through airport-to-airport transfer, we organize with the airline for this type of visa.
Whether to pay for visa extension fees, wholly depends on your nationality and the kind of visa you had.
Absolutely! If you do not prefer other visa extension methods listed above, we can help you obtain a new visa in 8 to 24 hours after exiting the UAE. However, this visa extension method is costly and more hectic since you have to book a return ticket to your country.
If you stay past your visa validity dates, you will be charged 50 AED per day for each day you overstay in the UAE.
You can pay visa fines at the immigration counter in the airport while exiting the country or reach out to us for assistance.
In case of visa extension denial while at the airport, book a flight to your home country immediately and exit the country. You will cater for your own flight ticket arrangements.
The Airport-to-airport visa change package includes a UAE visa processing charge, VAT, service charge and a return flight ticket.
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