UAE visa information

For guests transiting through Zayed International Airport for eight to 48 hours and travelling onward to a third destination from Abu Dhabi.

Valid for entry within: 30 days 

Valid for: 48 hours 

Number of entries: Single entry 

Visa fee: AED 55 

Extendable: No

Mandatory requirements 

• Completed application form 
• 6x6cm photograph in colour (minimum of 600x600 pixels) with a white background (at least 80% of your face should be visible) 
• Colour copy of your passport showing your full name, nationality, date and place of birth, passport number, date of issue and expiry, name of father / legal guardian, and the name of your mother 
• Valid passport with at least six month’s validity at the time of travel 
• Confirmed ticket travelling into Abu Dhabi Airport and onwards from Abu Dhabi to a third destination

Children

• Children under 18 are only eligible to apply for this visa when travelling with their parents holding the same visa type sponsored by Etihad Airways. In addition to the mandatory requirements listed above, you must also submit a birth certificate for your child, in English or Arabic. Translated documents should be attested on the front page. 

Dependents 

• Dependents are defined as a spouse, children below the age of 18 and parents above the age of 60. You must submit supporting documents that prove the status of the relationship, for example, marriage certificate or birth certificate. 

Minors (under 18 years old)

• For minors, including married females under the age of 18: 
• Photo ID of parents or husband is required 
• Copy of one of the parents’ tourist visa sponsored by Etihad Airways. 
• Etihad Airways reserves the rights for sponsorship 
• Etihad Airways will not sponsor unaccompanied minors and students 
• Females under the age of 18 or students must travel with their parents 
• Only machine-readable passports will be accepted (handwritten passports will not be accepted)

Submitting your visa application 

• Documents must be submitted in JPEG format only and must not exceed 1MB.

Additional documents

• Depending on your nationality, you may be requested to provide additional documents in support of your visa application. If these documents cannot be provided, the visa application may be rejected. The visa fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

For guests transiting through Zayed International Airport for eight to 96 hours and travelling onward to a third destination from Abu Dhabi. 

Valid for entry within: 30 days 

Valid for: 96 hours 

Number of entries: Single entry 

Visa fee: AED 216 

Extendable: No

Mandatory requirements 

• Completed application form 
• 6x6cm photograph in colour (minimum of 600x600 pixels) with a white background (at least 80% of your face should be visible) 
• Colour copy of your passport showing your full name, nationality, date and place of birth, passport number, date of issue and expiry, name of father / legal guardian, and the name of your mother 
• Valid passport with at least six month's validity at the time of travel 
• Confirmed ticket travelling into Abu Dhabi Airport and onwards from Abu Dhabi to a third destination 

Children

• Children under 18 are only eligible to apply for this visa when travelling with their parents holding the same visa type sponsored by Etihad Airways. In addition to the mandatory requirements listed above, you must also submit a birth certificate for your child, in English or Arabic. Translated documents should be attested on the front page. 

Dependents 

• Dependents are defined as a spouse, children below the age of 18 and parents above the age of 60. You must submit supporting documents that prove the status of the relationship, for example, marriage certificate or birth certificate. 

Minors (under 18 years old)

• For minors, including married females under the age of 18: 
• Photo ID of parents or husband is required 
• Copy of one of the parents’ tourist visa sponsored by Etihad Airways. 
• Etihad Airways reserves the rights for sponsorship 
• Etihad Airways will not sponsor unaccompanied minors and students 
• Females under the age of 18 or students must travel with their parents 
• Only machine-readable passports will be accepted (handwritten passports will not be accepted)

Submitting your visa application 

• Documents must be submitted in JPEG format only and must not exceed 1MB.

Additional documents

• Depending on your nationality, you may be requested to provide additional documents in support of your visa application. If these documents cannot be provided, the visa application may be rejected. The visa fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

This visa may be extended twice for 30 days for AED 1,110 per extension.

Valid for entry within: 60 days 

Valid for: 30 days 

Number of entries: Single entry 

Visa fee: AED 510 

Extendable: Yes 

Mandatory requirements 

• Completed application form 
• 6x6cm photograph in colour (minimum of 600x600 pixels) with a white background (at least 80% of your face should be visible) 
• Colour copy of your passport showing your full name, nationality, date and place of birth, passport number, date of issue and expiry, name of father / legal guardian, and the name of your mother 
• Valid passport with at least six months validity at the time of travel 
• Confirmed ticket travelling into Abu Dhabi Airport and onwards from Abu Dhabi to a third destination

Children

• Children under 18 are only eligible to apply for this visa when travelling with their parents holding the same visa type sponsored by Etihad Airways. In addition to the mandatory requirements listed above, you must also submit a birth certificate for your child, in English or Arabic. Translated documents should be attested on the front page. 

Dependents 

• Dependents are defined as a spouse, children below the age of 18 and parents above the age of 60. You must submit supporting documents that prove the status of the relationship, for example, marriage certificate or birth certificate. 

Minors (under 18 years old)

• For minors, including married females under the age of 18: 
• Photo ID of parents or husband is required 
• Copy of one of the parents’ tourist visa sponsored by Etihad Airways. 
• Etihad Airways reserves the rights for sponsorship 
• Etihad Airways will not sponsor unaccompanied minors and students 
• Females under the age of 18 or students must travel with their parents 
• Only machine-readable passports will be accepted (handwritten passports will not be accepted)

Submitting your visa application 

• Documents must be submitted in JPEG format only and must not exceed 1MB.

Additional documents

• Depending on your nationality, you may be requested to provide additional documents in support of your visa application. If these documents cannot be provided, the visa application may be rejected. The visa fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

This visa may be extended twice for 30 days for AED 1,110 per extension. 

Valid for entry within: 60 days 

Valid for: 30 days (starting from the date of first entry) 

Number of entries: Multiple entry (within 30 days from the date of first entry) 

Visa fee: AED 610 

Extendable: Yes

Mandatory requirements 

• Completed application form 
• 6x6cm photograph in colour (minimum of 600x600 pixels) with a white background (at least 80% of your face should be visible) 
• Colour copy of your passport showing your full name, nationality, date and place of birth, passport number, date of issue and expiry, name of father / legal guardian, and the name of your mother 
• Valid passport with at least six months validity at the time of travel 
• Confirmed ticket travelling into Abu Dhabi Airport and onwards from Abu Dhabi to a third destination 

Children

• Children under 18 are only eligible to apply for this visa when travelling with their parents holding the same visa type sponsored by Etihad Airways. In addition to the mandatory requirements listed above, you must also submit a birth certificate for your child, in English or Arabic. Translated documents should be attested on the front page. 

Dependents 

• Dependents are defined as a spouse, children below the age of 18 and parents above the age of 60. You must submit supporting documents that prove the status of the relationship, for example, marriage certificate or birth certificate. 

Minors (under 18 years old)

• For minors, including married females under the age of 18: 
• Photo ID of parents or husband is required 
• Copy of one of the parents’ tourist visa sponsored by Etihad Airways. 
• Etihad Airways reserves the rights for sponsorship 
• Etihad Airways will not sponsor unaccompanied minors and students 
• Females under the age of 18 or students must travel with their parents 
• Only machine-readable passports will be accepted (handwritten passports will not be accepted)

Submitting your visa application 

• Documents must be submitted in JPEG format only and must not exceed 1MB.

Additional documents

• Depending on your nationality, you may be requested to provide additional documents in support of your visa application. If these documents cannot be provided, the visa application may be rejected. The visa fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

For tourists who wish to spend up to 60 days in the UAE. This visa may be extended twice for 30 days for AED 1,110 per extension. 

Valid for entry within: 60 days 

Valid for: 60 days 

Number of entries: Single entry 

Visa fee: AED 830 

Extendable: Yes

Mandatory requirements 

• Completed application form 
• 6x6cm photograph in colour (minimum of 600x600 pixels) with a white background (at least 80% of your face should be visible) 
• Colour copy of your passport showing your full name, nationality, date and place of birth, passport number, date of issue and expiry, name of father / legal guardian, and the name of your mother 
• Valid passport with at least six months validity at the time of travel 
• Confirmed ticket travelling into Abu Dhabi Airport and onwards from Abu Dhabi to a third destination 

Children

• Children under 18 are only eligible to apply for this visa when travelling with their parents holding the same visa type sponsored by Etihad Airways. In addition to the mandatory requirements listed above, you must also submit a birth certificate for your child, in English or Arabic. Translated documents should be attested on the front page. 

Dependents 

• Dependents are defined as a spouse, children below the age of 18 and parents above the age of 60. You must submit supporting documents that prove the status of the relationship, for example, marriage certificate or birth certificate. 

Minors (under 18 years old)

• For minors, including married females under the age of 18: 
• Photo ID of parents or husband is required 
• Copy of one of the parents’ tourist visa sponsored by Etihad Airways. 
• Etihad Airways reserves the rights for sponsorship 
• Etihad Airways will not sponsor unaccompanied minors and students 
• Females under the age of 18 or students must travel with their parents 
• Only machine-readable passports will be accepted (handwritten passports will not be accepted)

Submitting your visa application 

• Documents must be submitted in JPEG format only and must not exceed 1MB.

Additional documents

• Depending on your nationality, you may be requested to provide additional documents in support of your visa application. If these documents cannot be provided, the visa application may be rejected. The visa fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

For tourists who wish to travel multiple times to the UAE within 60 days. This visa may be extended twice for 30 days for AED 1,110 per extension. 

Validity for entry within: 60 days 

Valid for: 60 days (starting from the date of first entry) 

Number of entries: Multiple entry (within 60 days from the date of first entry) 

Visa fee: AED 1560 

Extendable: Yes 

Mandatory requirements 

• Completed application form 
• 6x6cm photograph in colour (minimum of 600x600 pixels) with a white background (at least 80% of your face should be visible) 
• Colour copy of your passport showing your full name, nationality, date and place of birth, passport number, date of issue and expiry, name of father / legal guardian, and the name of your mother 
• Valid passport with at least six months validity at the time of travel Confirmed ticket travelling into Abu Dhabi Airport and onwards from Abu Dhabi to a third destination

Children

• Children under 18 are only eligible to apply for this visa when travelling with their parents holding the same visa type sponsored by Etihad Airways. In addition to the mandatory requirements listed above, you must also submit a birth certificate for your child, in English or Arabic. Translated documents should be attested on the front page. 

Dependents 

• Dependents are defined as a spouse, children below the age of 18 and parents above the age of 60. You must submit supporting documents that prove the status of the relationship, for example, marriage certificate or birth certificate. 

Minors (under 18 years old)

• For minors, including married females under the age of 18: 
• Photo ID of parents or husband is required 
• Copy of one of the parents’ tourist visa sponsored by Etihad Airways. 
• Etihad Airways reserves the rights for sponsorship 
• Etihad Airways will not sponsor unaccompanied minors and students 
• Females under the age of 18 or students must travel with their parents 
• Only machine-readable passports will be accepted (handwritten passports will not be accepted)

Submitting your visa application 

• Documents must be submitted in JPEG format only and must not exceed 1MB.

Additional documents

• Depending on your nationality, you may be requested to provide additional documents in support of your visa application. If these documents cannot be provided, the visa application may be rejected. The visa fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.