Some itineraries do not end where they start. You fly into Dubai, drive to Musandam or Muscat, then come back to the UAE before flying home. A single entry visa would end the moment you crossed the border. A multiple entry tourist visa keeps working for the whole trip.
Hadaf Al Muteena Travel and Tourism LLC, a private travel agency in Deira, Dubai, offers 30 day and 60 day multiple entry tourist visas online. This guide shows how the visa behaves, who needs it and how to plan around its clock.
How a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa Works
A multiple entry tourist visa lets you enter the United Arab Emirates more than once within its stay period. The permit follows rules set by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) and, in Dubai, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA).
The stay period starts at your first entry and does not restart when you re-enter. Longer term multiple entry visas, such as the five year tourist visa, have separate eligibility rules and are outside this guide.
30 Day vs 60 Day Multiple Entry Visa
| Attribute | 30 day multiple entry | 60 day multiple entry | Single entry visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entries | Several | Several | One |
| Stay period | 30 days from first entry | 60 days from first entry | 14, 30 or 60 days from entry |
| After you leave the UAE | Still usable for re-entry within the period | Still usable for re-entry within the period | Used up |
| Application page | 30 day multi entry form | 60 day multi entry form | Dubai tourist visa page |
A multiple entry visa costs more than the matching single entry visa because it allows repeat entries. The exact amount shows on the product page and at checkout.
Trips That Call for a Multiple Entry Visa
- A Dubai base with side trips to Muscat or Musandam in Oman
- A Gulf tour that touches Saudi Arabia, Bahrain or Qatar and returns to the UAE
- Regional business meetings with a return flight home through Dubai
- Road trips and cruises that leave the UAE and come back
Every neighbouring country sets its own entry rules, so check those separately before you book.
Plan Around the Clock
- Count your stay from the first entry, not from the last.
- Make your first entry inside the validity window printed on your e-visa.
- Schedule every re-entry before the stay period ends.
- Carry your passport and a copy of the e-visa at each border crossing.
- Choose 60 days if the itinerary has more than one border crossing.
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, which Dubai GDRFA lists for Pakistan, Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan
Depending on nationality, a refundable security deposit may apply. Our consultants review the file before it is submitted.
How to Apply Online
- Choose the 30 day or 60 day multiple entry application.
- Complete the form, with the visa type already selected.
- 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.
For urgent travel, our emergency visa processing tiers run from 1 hour to 24 hours, with extra fees.
Multiple Entry Visa Rules
- The visa is for tourism and visits, not employment.
- Re-entries must fall inside the stay period that began at your first entry.
- Overstaying leads to daily fines.
- Eligible visas may be extended before they expire. See how to extend a UAE tourist visa.
- Our service fee is separate from government charges.
Multiple Entry Visa FAQs
Can I leave and re-enter the UAE on this visa?
Yes, as often as you need, provided each re-entry falls inside the stay period counted from your first entry.
Is it the same as the five year tourist visa?
No. We offer 30 and 60 day multiple entry visas. Five year visas follow their own eligibility rules.
When does the stay period begin?
On your first entry. Re-entering does not restart it.
Why does it cost more than a single entry visa?
It allows repeat entries, so the fee is higher than the matching single entry visa. You see the exact amount before paying.
How long does processing take?
Our product pages list 1 to 2 days for tourist visas, with faster emergency options available.
Apply for Your UAE Multiple Entry Tourist Visa
Start with the 30 day or 60 day form, or browse apply now. Travelling once only? Read about the UAE single entry tourist visa.
