Typical processing: 2-7 daysUAE Visa
Apply with SVOYAGER AI in minutes
Most travellers apply for a UAE tourist visa through the eVisa system, an airline (Emirates, Etihad, flydubai) when booking a flight, or a local sponsor. GCC nationals and a small visa-exempt list enter without a visa. SVOYAGER AI confirms your path and prepares the file in minutes.
At a glance
How most travellers enter, by passport group. Use the AI for a check on your specific passport.
Visa-free
- GCC nationals (Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman)
- A small visa-exempt list (around 80 nationalities including EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea)
eVisa
- Most other nationalities apply for an eVisa online or through an airline at the time of booking
- 30, 60, and 90 day options, single or multi-entry
Consulate appointment
Travellers entering for purposes other than tourism (work, residency, family sponsorship) follow a different sponsorship pathway outside the scope of this page.
What you'll need
Standard checklist for most applicants. SVOYAGER AI builds a personalised list once it sees your passport and trip details.
- Passport valid for 6+ months beyond intended stay
- Recent biometric photo (35×45mm, white background)
- Confirmed onward or return flight reservation
- Hotel reservation or host details
- Sufficient funds for the duration of the stay
- Travel insurance recommended for medical cover
Biometric photo, in seconds
Upload a selfie. SVOYAGER AI checks it against your destination's official standard and tells you if anything needs fixing.
Standard: ICAO 35×45mm
Drag and drop a photo, or
JPG, PNG or HEIC. Up to 4 MB. We never share your photo with third parties.
Upload your photo above. SVOYAGER AI will check it against the destination's official biometric standard.
Trusted routing, every application
We work only with licensed visa-processing partners used by airlines and OTAs. You always see the partner name before submission.
Common questions
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SVOYAGER is an AI-powered travel planner and search platform. Final visa decisions rest solely with the destination country's authorities. SVOYAGER does not issue visas and is not an immigration adviser; applications are submitted by licensed visa-processing partners. Processing times shown are conservative estimates based on recent consulate data, not a guarantee.