Tourist visa applications are temporarily unavailable until further notice.
If you’re eligible for a visa on arrival, you do not need to apply for a visa before you travel to the UAE. If you’re not eligible for a visa on arrival, you will be required to apply for a visa. This also applies if you’re transiting through Abu Dhabi and plan to leave the airport.
All visas are valid for entry into the UAE from the date of issue. Entry into the UAE is subject to the verification of your documents by UAE authorities at the point of entry.
For visas to any country or destination other than the UAE, contact your local embassy or consulate, or visit the IATA Travel Centre.
Valid as of 01/07/2024
The type of visa you need will depend on your nationality or residence and the duration of your stay in the UAE. Select a visa type below to find out more.
For guests transiting through Zayed International Airport for eight to 48 hours and travelling onward to a third destination from Abu Dhabi.
Valid for entry within: 30 days
Valid for: 48 hours
Number of entries: Single entry
Visa fee: AED 55
Extendable: No
Mandatory requirements
Children
Dependents
Minors (under 18 years old)
Submitting your visa application
Additional documents
For guests transiting through Zayed International Airport for eight to 96 hours and travelling onward to a third destination from Abu Dhabi.
Valid for: 96 hours
Visa fee: AED 216
This visa may be extended twice for 30 days for AED 1,110 per extension.
Valid for entry within: 60 days
Valid for: 30 days
Visa fee: AED 510
Extendable: Yes
Valid for: 30 days (starting from the date of first entry)
Number of entries: Multiple entry (within 30 days from the date of first entry)
Visa fee: AED 610
For tourists who wish to spend up to 60 days in the UAE. This visa may be extended twice for 30 days for AED 1,110 per extension.
Valid for: 60 days
Visa fee: AED 830
For tourists who wish to travel multiple times to the UAE within 60 days. This visa may be extended twice for 30 days for AED 1,110 per extension.
Validity for entry within: 60 days
Valid for: 60 days (starting from the date of first entry)
Number of entries: Multiple entry (within 60 days from the date of first entry)
Visa fee: AED 1560
Tourist and transit visas take around four business days to be processed, so apply well in advance of your flight. If you’re eligible for a visa on arrival, there’s no need to apply before you travel. All fees are non-refundable.
Please wait at least five days after submitting your application to track the progress of your visa. You’ll need your application and passport numbers.
If you’ve applied for a UAE visa through a travel agent, speak to them to follow up on your application.
Click here to track application
For UAE tourist visas:
+971 (0) 56 667 0326 (Available 8 am to 5:30 pm GST)
visaonarrival@etihad.ae
For UAE transit visas:
+971 60 056 0050 (Available 24/7)
info@visaonline.ae
When you apply for a visa through etihad.com, your visa is sponsored by Etihad Airways. However, you do not have to travel with Etihad Airways to apply for one of these visas.
Transit visas requested via etihad.com can only be used to enter the UAE through Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi. All other visas apply to all airports in the UAE.
You are permitted to leave the airport if you have a transit visa. If your transit time is more than 24 hours, you must either arrange a confirmed hotel reservation or provide the Emirates ID card and UAE Residence visa copy of the person you will be staying with in the UAE.
At the discretion of the UAE government, tourist visas can be extended twice for 30 days each time. It costs AED 1,110 to extend a visa and you can complete your request online.
If you stay for longer than permitted in the UAE without extending your visa, you may face legal action and be required to pay a fine. You may also not be able to apply for a UAE visa in the future.
No. If you hold a Diplomatic passport, you must apply for a visa through the diplomatic channel. If you hold a Service passport or Emergency travel documents, please visit the UAE Embassy in your country of residence to apply for a UAE visa before you travel.
The UAE Immigration department requires all visitors to have a passport that is valid for:
If your passport expires within these time periods, you will need to renew it before you can apply for a visa and travel to the UAE.
We recommend that you apply well in advance of your trip. It usually takes three to four business days (Monday to Friday) to process a visa application. Applications will not be processed at the weekend or during UAE public holidays.
Additional credit or debit card fees may apply for online visa applications.
Your visa is valid for entry from the issue date.
All visa applications are processed by the UAE immigration authorities. As an airline, we are unable to provide any information about why a visa application has been rejected.
Entry into the UAE is subject to the verification of your documents at the point of entry.
If you need more support or advice regarding your UAE visa, read our full list of frequently asked questions, or reach out to us using the contact details above.
When you travel with Etihad Airways, you are our Guest. This document uses the reference "Guests" by which we define "passengers".