UAE visas with flydubai

GCC citizens and residents

Citizens of GCC countries can travel to Dubai without a visa. Travellers from other countries can apply for a visa depending on the purpose and duration of their travel.

If you’re a GCC resident (passenger holding a resident visa of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, or Oman) travelling to the United Arab Emirates, you will need to obtain an e-visa before you travel. You will not be eligible for a visa on arrival.

You can apply for an e-visa through select flydubai Travel Shops or by visiting the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai website.

30-day visit visa on arrival eligibility

Passport holders of the below countries do not require any pre-arranged visas. Your passport will be stamped with a free-of-charge, 30-day visit visa on arrival at the Dubai International Airport.

90-day visit visa on arrival eligibility

Passport holders of the below countries will be stamped with a multiple entry 90-day visit visa which will be valid for 6 months from the date of issue and for a total stay of 90 days.

Citizens of the below countries will also be eligible to apply for a pre-arranged visit visa if their 90-day visa on arrival has been fully utilised.

180-day visit visa on arrival eligibility

If you hold a Mexican passport, you’re eligible for a multiple entry 180-day visit visa that's valid for 6 months from the date of issue and for a stay of 180 days in total.

Pre-arranged visa entry requirements

Passport holders of all other countries need to have pre-arranged visas. There are various types of visa options available as per your choice. Visa validity varies from 30 days to 60 days with single and multiple entry options.

Pre-approved visa entry requirements

Effective 07 January 2024, eligible citizens of India holding a regular passport valid for at least six months can obtain a single-entry, 14-day visa on arrival in the UAE. A visa issuance fee applies.

Eligibility criteria

Indian passport holders may be eligible for a 14-day single-entry visa on arrival if they meet any of the following criteria:

• Hold a valid US visa or a residence permit / US Green Card, valid for at least six months.
• Hold a valid UK visa (including e-visas) or a residence permit issued by the United Kingdom.
• Hold a valid visa or residence permit issued by any EU member state.
• Hold a valid residence permit issued by any of the following countries (valid for at least six months):
  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Japan
  • New Zealand
  • Republic of Korea (South Korea)
  • Singapore

Important information

Before you travel to the UAE, please check your visa requirements and make sure you have a valid visa if needed or if your passport needs to be valid for a minimum period. Holders of non-standard passports and travel documents may also have different entry requirements.

Apply for your Dubai (UAE) visa through flydubai

If you’re travelling to Dubai with flydubai from any of our destinations, or if you’re a UAE resident and wish to apply for visas on behalf of family or relatives travelling to Dubai with flydubai, you can contact flydubai travel shops to find out if they can help with your UAE visa application.

Please note: only selected flydubai travel shops can help with UAE visa applications. We advise you to contact the travel shops to find out more. Below are the location maps in the UAE:

Dubai (UAE) visa application forms

For UAE residents only (PDF)

Types of UAE visas

Based on your requirements, we facilitate these types of UAE visa services via flydubai:

*Visas can be extended twice. Each extension permits the holder to stay for an additional 30 days without exiting the country. Renewal should be processed before visa/first extension expiry.

Criteria for UAE visa

In order to apply for your UAE visa with flydubai prior to your travel, please note the below general rules:

• A colour photograph of the applicant is required.
• A colour copy of the applicant's passport is required to be submitted along with the application.
  
• Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months on the date of travel.
• You must complete the Visa Application Form (available at all flydubai ticketing offices), which can be accessed in Arabic or English, depending on the applicant’s nationality.
• The passport should be machine readable and in good condition
• If you are applying for a visa on behalf of your family, you must have a valid UAE residence with minimum 3 months of validity at the time of application
• Dependents such as spouse, children below 23 years of age and parents above 60 years of age will need to provide details and other supporting documents to get a UAE visa
• Additional documents may be required, depending on your country of residence.

You must have a confirmed and paid round trip booking with flydubai to collect your visa. You can make this booking after your visa is processed. Please note that the acceptance of a visa application is subject to immigration.