{"id":588,"date":"2023-11-17T13:30:12","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T13:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onlydubaivisa.com\/blog\/?p=588"},"modified":"2026-02-12T12:59:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T12:59:25","slug":"uae-visit-visa-and-tourist-visa-extension-or-renewal-procedure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onlydubaivisa.com\/blog\/uae-visit-visa-and-tourist-visa-extension-or-renewal-procedure\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE Visit Visa And Tourist Visa Extension Or Renewal Procedure"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learn all about UAE Visit Visas and Tourist Visa Extensions or Renewals.<\/h2>\n

1. UAE Visit Visa and Tourist Visa Extension<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The UAE is one of the Middle East\u2019s most sought after travel destinations, thanks to its combo of super stylish and extraordinarily charming cities, inspiring culture, awe-inspiring landmarks, and high-end facilities and infrastructure, making it a favorite of both tourists and business people. While GCC nationals can enter the country without a visa and people from over 30 countries are eligible for a visa on arrival at the airport, all other nationalities should obtain a visa in advance to make their entry to the UAE easy and smooth. This further allows them to stay in the UAE for up to 30 days or 60 days dependent on the visa validity term.<\/p>\n

Now if you would want to stay here beyond the visa validity period, it\u2019s easily possible now. Yes, with the announcement of the new UAE visa extension rule, all complex, timing consuming processes as part of the visa extension including visa run, airport to airport visa change, drive to the border etc. will now become the hassles of the past. As we get a lot of queries on the same, we decided to make a quick guide highlighting the latest UAE visa extension rules and regulations. So come walk through this informative read which covers everything including the UAE Visa Extension requirements, procedures, and fee.<\/p>\n

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So, let\u2019s get started with the GREAT NEWS! <\/strong><\/h3>\n

As per the new rule with effect from October 2018, the existing Dubai or UAE visa holders can apply for a visa extension of up to 30 days not once but twice. And the best thing is that you can easily get it done without ever leaving the country. This is a complete contrast to the previous rule which entailed visitors to mandatorily leave the country for the extension of their stay in the UAE. The new rule applies to all types of UAE visas such as short term visa, multiple-entry visa and 60 days\u2019 visit visa extension. <\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s particularly great for job seekers, tourists, and friends or relatives of expats settled here. Implemented by the FAIC (Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship), the new visa extension rule comes as part of the latest visa reforms which have also turned out to be immensely beneficial for students, visitors transiting through Dubai or UAE, and most of all, widows and divorcees who are eligible for a residency extension valid for a year. All immense thanks to the UAE government\u2019s policies that are focused to strengthen the UAE\u2019s \u2018Humanity Comes First\u2019 initiatives.<\/p>\n

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2. Know these Important Things about Visa Extension <\/strong><\/h3>\n