This article lists the standard documents needed for a UAE visit/tourist visa application submitted through us. Depending on your nationality, the visa type, and whether your trip is sponsored, a few extra documents may be requested — our visa team will tell you if anything additional is needed for your case.
Standard documents — all applicants
- Passport — clear, full-colour scan of the photo (bio-data) page. The passport must be valid for at least 5 months from your date of arrival and have at least two blank pages.
- Photograph — a recent (within the last 5 months) colour photo on a plain white background, full face, neutral expression, eyes open, no sunglasses (clear prescription glasses without glare are acceptable), and no headwear except worn for religious reasons with the face fully visible. The common print size is 35 × 45 mm; the exact size and digital file/pixel specification depend on the portal you submit through, so use the spec for that channel.
- Confirmed return / round-trip flight booking.
- Proof of accommodation — a confirmed hotel booking for the full stay, or the host's details and address if you are staying with family or friends.