Dubai Visa

Documents required for Dubai Visa

• Must have Documents for Dubai Visa:

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  • Scanned colour copy of first and last page of your Passport. Validity of your passport should be at least 6 months from the date of travel and have minimum 3 blank pages;
  • Scanned colour copy of your passport size photograph with white background;
  • Confirmed return air ticket. (required for Ok to Board (OTB) processing)

Dubai Visa FAQs

• add remove What is a UAE eVisa?

  It is an Electronic Visa that can be issued online through us, without the effort of applying through the embassy, making it easy to obtain from any place in the world.

• add remove What is the validity of a Dubai Tourist Visa?

  The Dubai Visa is a single entry visa; valid for 58 days from the date of issue and one can stay in UAE for a total number of 30 days.

• add remove How can I apply for the Dubai Visa?

  With Akbar Travels getting the Dubai Visa has never been easier, simply follow the below steps;

  • Apply online;
  • Share your documents;
  • Receive your Visa.
• add remove How many days prior to the date of travel can I apply or process the Dubai Visa application?

  You can apply for your Dubai Visa a maximum 1 month prior to the date of travel.

• add remove What are the advantages of applying for Electronic UAE Visa?
  • Minimum document requirement;
  • Swift processing-subject to qualifying the eligibility criteria and meeting the documents requirement, your visa can be processed within 3-4 working days;
  • Convenient and cost effective i.e. most economical visa fee/charges;
  • No hotel booking is required, you may stay at a place of your choice;
  • Electronic visa can be sent anywhere in the world through Email.
• add remove What is the Dubai Visa processing time?

  The normal Dubai Visa processing time is upto 5 working days. There is also an express service at an additional charge wherein your Dubai Visa will be processed within 48 hours. After you submit your documents to us, our team of Visa experts will review your application and contact you.

• add remove Is the Dubai visa a single entry or valid for multiple entries?

  The Dubai Visa is valid only for a single entry; within the validity period of 30 days from the date of issue of the visa.

• add remove How will I receive the Dubai Visa?

  Once the Dubai eVisa gets issued it will be sent immediately to your email.

• add remove Do I need to print out the Dubai eVisa once received?

  Yes, you need to print out the eVisa to present it at the airport. It is highly advisable to always keep a copy of your eVisa throughout your trip.

• add remove Can the entry and exit be from any Airport in UAE?

  The visa is valid for entry and exit for all airports within UAE.

• add remove Is this Dubai Visa valid for whole UAE or only restricted to Dubai?

  The Dubai Visa is valid for whole of UAE and you can visit any place within UAE.

• add remove Can I extend the Dubai Visa once it expires?

  No, all Dubai Visas are NOT extendable & departure from Dubai must be before the visa deadline date.

• add remove What are the repercussions of staying beyond the validity of visa period?

  You may never be issued a Dubai Visa again in future. It may also result into a heavy penalty of overstay besides legal action in Dubai.

• add remove Can I get a physical Dubai Visa stamped on my passport?

  The UAE Embassy does not issue Dubai Visas stamps on ordinary/normal passports. It is issued in the form of an Electronic visa.

• add remove Why is OK to Board (OTB) needed?

  Due to an expansion in fake visas to UAE, many Indian passengers were deported back in the past. In order to control the fake visa issuance and any fraudulent activities; airlines and sponsors double check the UAE Visa and Air tickets before departure and only after checking the visa authenticity, airlines update visa message in the respective PNR.

• add remove What is the time taken to get the OTB?

  The Airline verifies the Dubai Visa and only then updates an Ok to Board message against the PNR. Airlines generally will take at least 24-48 working hours to update PNR after issuance of VISA.

• add remove What is the main purpose behind updating the OTB? 

  Your airline mandates you to update OTB message in the PNR primarily to confirm the legitimacy of your Dubai Visa as well as other relevant travel documents, thereby eliminating the chances of travellers making entry to the country with a forged visa and subsequently getting deported by the UAE immigration.

• add remove What if my OTB status is not updated?

  In such circumstances, your airline has the complete right to disapprove your boarding. To resolve this issue at the earliest, don’t delay to get in touch with our Dubai Visa Experts.

• add remove What if my Dubai Visa gets rejected?

  The approval of the Dubai Visa is solely regulated by the government of the UAE and governed by their rules & regulations and the rejection of the Dubai visa application is the sole prerogative of the immigration authorities, therefore Akbar Travels will not be held responsible in case of visa rejection or delay.

• add remove Is the Dubai Visa fee refundable if it has been rejected?

  No, the Dubai Visa fee is non-refundable in all cases, including if the visa application is rejected.

• add remove What Are The Different Types Of Dubai Visas?

  The purpose of your visit will determine the type of Dubai Visa you need to apply for. It could be a tourist, transit or service (Business) visa.

• add remove What should be the validity of my passport?

  Your passport should be valid for at least six months from the date of travel.

• add remove Do I have to submit my passport for stamping before I travel?

  No, you will receive an electronic visa, which does not require anything to be stamped in your passport ahead of travel. All Dubai Visas are sent by email. You should print out a copy of your Visa before you travel, and carry it with you.

• add remove What are the working days of the embassy to Issue a Dubai Visa?

  All of the days except Friday, Saturday and National Holidays of UAE are considered working days.

• add remove Do I need to take a health/travel insurance?

  You are strongly advised to purchase a health / travel insurance to cover yourself in Dubai as medical treatment can be very expensive in Dubai. Your travel insurance offers protection against unexpected emergencies on international travel such as coverage of medical expenses, flight delay and cancellations, passport and baggage loss or personal accident.  For financial safety and security on your international trip we highly recommend you to purchase travel insurance and avail our special offer.

• add remove What is the easiest way to apply for a Dubai Visa?

  The easiest way to apply for a Dubai Visa is to contact us. Our service is to provide Visa for UAE in a quick and easy way with minimal documents. We are experts in the travel and tourism sector with over 40 years of experience. Through our expertise, in-depth knowledge and integrity, we commit to delivering an exceptional experience to our customers each and every time you use our service. In order to help us understand your unique visa needs, please drop in your query and our Visa Expert will get in touch with you.

• add remove Are you still having doubts about the Visa process?

  We have you covered across India with presence in all the major cities like Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow and many more.

Visa Services - Terms & Conditions

1. Visa application fees along with the service charge are non-refundable in all cases. Even in case of visa application rejection the entire amount is non-refundable.
2. Visa application approval/rejection and processing time is at the sole discretion of the immigration and we do not have any control over the same.
3. Visa applications may require more than usual working days for processing and it is completely dependent on the immigration.
4. Immigration/Akbartravels.com may ask for additional documents on a case to case basis.
5. Prices are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice.
6. Visa applications processing will only be after the verification of all required documents and receipt of complete payment.
7. Visas issued under visit/business/transit/tourist profession are not eligible to work in the destination country.
8. Akbartravels.com reserves the right to refuse applications at its discretion and bears no liability for the processing time or rejection of visa applications by the immigration.
9. Traveller or the customer has to fully bear the penalty amount in case the destination country levy any charges.
10. Additional charges such as documents courier, photograph development, attestation etc has to be borne by the applicant.