How many days do you really need in the UAE? A long weekend of shopping, two weeks with family or a two month winter escape each call for a different visa length. The single entry tourist visa covers all three, as long as you do not plan to leave and come back.
Hadaf Al Muteena Travel and Tourism LLC, a private travel agency in Deira, Dubai, processes 14, 30 and 60 day single entry tourist visas online. This guide helps you choose a stay length and prepare a clean application.
What a Single Entry Tourist Visa Allows
A single entry tourist visa gives you one entry into the United Arab Emirates for tourism or a visit. The permit follows rules set by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) and, for Dubai, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA).
Two dates matter. The entry validity is the window in which you must first enter, and it is printed on your e-visa. The length of stay is the number of days you may remain once you arrive. When you leave the UAE, a single entry visa is finished, even if days remain.
Pick Your Stay: 14, 30 or 60 Days
| Attribute | 14 day visa | 30 day visa | 60 day visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entries | One | One | One |
| Length of stay | 14 days | 30 days | 60 days |
| Suits | Long weekends, short business trips, event visits | Standard holidays and family visits | Long winter stays and extended family time |
| Our listed processing time | 1 to 2 days | 1 to 2 days | 1 to 2 days |
| Application page | 14 day form | 30 day form | 60 day form |
Listed processing times appear on our product pages and can vary with the authorities.
Match the Visa to Your Trip
- Shopping festival or conference week: 14 days is usually enough.
- Beach holiday with Dubai and Abu Dhabi sightseeing: 30 days gives breathing room.
- Long family reunion or an extended winter break: 60 days.
- Not sure? Pick the longer stay, since you cannot add days to a visa you have already used up.
If you plan to cross into Oman or another Gulf country and return, read our guide to the UAE multiple entry tourist visa instead.
Documents You Will Need
- Passport valid for at least six months
- Clear colour copy of the passport photo page
- Recent personal photograph
- Onward or departure ticket details
- Health insurance details for your stay
- National identity card for applicants from certain nationalities
Depending on nationality, a refundable security deposit may apply. Our consultants check each file before submission to catch errors that cause delays.
How to Apply Online
- Open our Dubai tourist visa page and choose 14, 30 or 60 days.
- Complete the application form. The visa type is selected for you.
- Upload your documents.
- Pay at secure online checkout, where each charge is itemised.
- We review your documents and submit the request.
- Receive your e-visa by email and carry a copy when you travel.
Need it fast? Our emergency visa processing options run from 1 hour to 24 hours, with extra fees.
Single Entry Visa Rules
- One entry only. Leaving the UAE ends the visa.
- Enter within the validity window printed on your e-visa.
- The visa is for tourism and visits, not for employment.
- Leave by the end of your stay, or ask about an extension before it expires.
- Daily overstay fines apply if you remain after the visa ends.
- Our service fee is separate from government charges.
When Single Entry Is Not Enough
Three situations call for a different plan: you want to leave and return, you need more days than the visa gives, or you are only connecting through the UAE. See the guides on the UAE multiple entry tourist visa, how to extend a UAE tourist visa and the Dubai transit visa.
Single Entry Tourist Visa FAQs
How long can I stay on a single entry tourist visa?
For the 14, 30 or 60 days you choose, counted from the day you enter the UAE.
What happens when I leave the UAE?
The visa is used up. To return, you need a new visa or a multiple entry visa.
Can I work on a tourist visa?
No. Tourist visas are for tourism and visits only.
How long does processing take?
Our product pages list 1 to 2 days for tourist visas, with faster emergency options available.
Does the fee include government charges?
Our service fee is separate from government visa charges. Checkout lists the full breakdown before you pay.
Apply for Your UAE Single Entry Tourist Visa
Start on our Dubai tourist visa page or go straight to apply now. To compare every option, read the UAE visa types comparison.
