Apply for a UAE Visit Visa — Screened, Submitted, Tracked

Tourist, visit, family-visit and multiple-entry permits — Qafeel screens your eligibility first, prepares the application correctly, submits it through an authorised channel, and tracks it to approval with WhatsApp updates.

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Visa types30 / 60 day · Multiple entry · Family visit
First stepFree eligibility screening
TimelineDepends on authority
TrackingLive status on WhatsApp

Which visit visa is right for you

The UAE offers several short-stay routes: single-entry tourist visas commonly issued for 30 or 60 days, multiple-entry options for frequent visitors, transit visas for stopovers, and family-visit visas where a UAE resident hosts a relative. Business-visit permits cover meetings and short assignments. Choosing the wrong type — or applying through the wrong channel — is the most common reason applications stall, which is why Qafeel starts with a quick screening of your purpose, nationality and documents before anything is submitted.

How the application works with Qafeel

1. Free eligibility screening — purpose, nationality, passport validity and any previous UAE travel history. 2. Fixed quotation with government fees shown separately. 3. You share your passport copy, photo and supporting documents securely. 4. We verify everything against the checklist — blurry scans and photo-spec issues are caught before submission, not after rejection. 5. The application is submitted through an authorised channel and tracked, with updates at every status change. 6. Your visa is delivered digitally, and we set expiry and extension reminders so an overstay never sneaks up on you.

Documents generally required

A clear passport copy with at least six months' validity, a compliant white-background photograph, and — depending on the visa type — return or onward tickets, accommodation or host details, and for family visits, the sponsor's residence documents and proof of relationship. Your exact checklist is confirmed at screening, subject to authority confirmation.

Extensions, status changes and overstay help

Already in the UAE? We handle visit-visa extensions, status changes to residence visas where eligible, and overstay-status consultations to regularise your position before fines grow. If your plans changed, talk to us before your visa expires — options narrow quickly after.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a UAE visit visa take to process?
Processing time depends on the authority, visa type and your nationality. Straightforward applications are often processed within a few working days; your advisor gives a realistic estimate at screening — issuance is always subject to government eligibility, security checks and final approval.
Can I extend my visit visa without leaving the UAE?
In many cases yes — extensions are available for eligible visa types without exit. We confirm your options and handle the extension before your current visa expires.
Can I convert a visit visa into a residence visa?
Status change from visit to residence is possible in eligible cases, such as securing employment or qualifying for an investor route. We assess eligibility and manage the conversion end to end.
Why do visit visa applications get rejected?
Common reasons include passport validity under six months, non-compliant photos or scans, incomplete supporting documents, and previous immigration violations. Our pre-submission verification is designed to catch these before the authority does.

Start your visit visa application

Free eligibility screening first — a Qafeel advisor replies, usually within one working hour.

✓ Opening WhatsApp — hit send and an advisor takes it from there.

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Visa issuance is subject to government eligibility, security checks, documentation and final approval by the relevant authority.