Get Your UAE Visa Quickly and Easily with Gulliver Travels
Traveling to the United Arab Emirates has never been more convenient, and securing a visa through Gulliver Travels is generally a simple, hassle-free, and cost-effective process that caters to a wide range of travelers; whether you are planning an individual trip for leisure, business, or personal reasons, or arranging travel for your family members, including children or elderly relatives, Gulliver Travels offers a variety of accessible and well-organized options to help you obtain your UAE visa efficiently, ensuring a smooth start to your journey without unnecessary complications or delays.
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Getting a UAE visa through Gulliver Travels is usually simple and not very expensive. You can apply for yourself or for a family member.
GCC citizens and residents
- Citizens of GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman)
→ Do not need a visa to visit Dubai. - GCC residents (people who live in GCC but are not citizens)
→ Must get an e-visa before traveling
→ No visa on arrival
You can apply:
- At selected Gulliver Travels (Dubai- Abu Dhabi) Branches
- On the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai website.
Visa on arrival — 30 days
People with passports from the countries below get a free 30-day visa on arrival at Dubai airport.
| Country | Country |
|---|---|
| Andorra | Brunei |
| Hong Kong (China) | Kazakhstan |
| Macau (China) | Malaysia |
| Mauritius | Monaco |
| Mongolia | Republic of Ireland |
| Ukraine | Uzbekistan |
| Vatican City |
Visa on arrival — 90 days
People with passports from these countries get a 90-day multiple-entry visa, valid for 6 months, with a total stay of up to 90 days.
They can also apply for another visit visa later if they use the full 90 days.
| Country | Country | Country | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | Austria | Bahamas | Belgium |
| Bulgaria | China | Croatia | Denmark |
| Fiji | Georgia | Honduras | Israel |
| Kiribati | Liechtenstein | Maldives | Nauru |
| Norway | Poland | Romania | San Marino |
| Singapore | Solomon Islands | Sweden | United States |
Visa on arrival — 180 days
| Passport | Visa |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 180-day multiple-entry visa (valid for 6 months, total stay up to 180 days) |
Pre-arranged visas
If your country is not listed above, you must apply for a pre-arranged visa.
| Visa Type | Validity | Extensions |
|---|---|---|
| 48-hour (single entry) | 48 hours from arrival | No |
| 96-hour (single entry) | 96 hours from arrival | No |
| Tourist — 30 days (single) | 30 days from arrival | Yes |
| Tourist — 30 days (multiple) | 30 days from first entry | Yes |
| Tourist — 60 days (single) | 60 days from arrival | Yes |
| Tourist — 60 days (multiple) | 60 days from first entry | Yes |
Extensions can be done twice, each time adding 30 more days, without leaving the UAE.
Special rule — Indian passport holders (from 7 January 2024)
Some Indian citizens may get a 14-day visa on arrival (single entry, fee applies) if they have one of the following:
Must hold (valid at least 6 months) Valid US visa or Green Card Valid UK visa or UK residence permit Valid visa or residence permit from any EU country Residence permit from: Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore
Important things to check before traveling
- Check your visa type and passport validity
- Some travel documents have different rules
- Always confirm entry rules before traveling
Applying through Gulliver Travels
You can apply if:
- You are flying to Dubai with any airline, Recomended (Emirates or Fly Dubai).
- You live in the UAE and want to apply for family visiting Dubai with Gulliver Travels.
You can contact Gulliver Travels (Dubai-Abu Dhabi) to see if they can help.
General visa rules
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Photo | Color photo of applicant |
| Passport copy | Color copy required |
| Passport validity | At least 6 months |
| Application form | Fill at flydubai office (Arabic/English) |
| Passport condition | Machine-readable and in good condition |
| Sponsor family | Must have UAE residence valid 3+ months |
| Dependents | Need extra documents |
| Flight booking | Must have confirmed round-trip with flydubai |
| Extra documents | May be required based on nationality |
UAE Visa FAQs — Dubai (Fast Answers ↓)
Visa rules depend on your passport. Want the quickest route? Follow the steps below.
1 Check your nationality → 2 Visa-on-arrival eligible? → 3 If not, apply in advance → 4 Prep documents → 5 Apply 1–3 weeks before travel (earlier in peak seasons).
01 → Do I need a visa to visit Dubai?
It depends on your nationality → some travelers get a visa on arrival, while others must apply before traveling. Contact gullivertravels.ae to confirm your visa type.
02 → Who can travel without a visa?
GCC citizens (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman) → enter Dubai visa-free.
GCC residents → must apply for an e-visa before they travel.
03 → What is a visa on arrival?
Some passport holders receive a free visa when they land in Dubai → valid for 30 / 90 / 180 days (depending on nationality).
04 → Which nationalities get a 30-day visa on arrival?
Countries such as Andorra, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Ireland, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and others → receive a 30-day visa on arrival. Always confirm with gullivertravels.ae before travel.
05 → Which nationalities get a 90-day visa on arrival?
Many European countries, plus the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea and others → receive a 90-day multiple-entry visa.
06 → Who gets a 180-day visa on arrival?
Mexican passport holders → eligible for a 180-day multiple-entry visa.
07 → Do Indian passport holders get visa on arrival?
Yes → if they hold a valid US visa/Green Card, UK visa/residence, EU visa/residence, or residence from countries like Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea or Singapore (valid at least 6 months).
08 → What if my country is not on the visa-on-arrival list?
Not eligible for visa on arrival → you must apply for a pre-arranged UAE visa. gullivertravels.ae can help process your application.
09 → What types of UAE visas are available?
- 48-hour transit visa → quick stopovers
- 96-hour transit visa → longer stopovers
- Tourist visa → 30 days (single or multiple entry)
- Tourist visa → 60 days (single or multiple entry)
10 → Can I extend my UAE visa?
Yes → most tourist visas can be extended twice → each time for 30 days → without leaving the UAE.
11 → What documents do I need to apply?
- Color passport copy → valid at least 6 months
- Recent passport photo → clear + updated
- Completed application form → filled correctly
- Confirmed round-trip booking → proof of travel
- Any extra documents requested → if applicable
12 → How do I apply through gullivertravels.ae?
- Contact our team → tell us your travel plan
- Choose your visa type → based on eligibility
- Submit documents → as listed above
- We process your application → and keep you updated
13 → Is visa approval guaranteed?
No → final approval is always made by UAE immigration, not gullivertravels.ae.
14 → When should I apply?
Apply 1–3 weeks before travel → and earlier during busy seasons.
