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.

CountryCountry
AndorraBrunei
Hong Kong (China)Kazakhstan
Macau (China)Malaysia
MauritiusMonaco
MongoliaRepublic of Ireland
UkraineUzbekistan
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.

CountryCountryCountryCountry
AlbaniaAustriaBahamasBelgium
BulgariaChinaCroatiaDenmark
FijiGeorgiaHondurasIsrael
KiribatiLiechtensteinMaldivesNauru
NorwayPolandRomaniaSan Marino
SingaporeSolomon IslandsSwedenUnited States

Visa on arrival — 180 days

PassportVisa
Mexico180-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 TypeValidityExtensions
48-hour (single entry)48 hours from arrivalNo
96-hour (single entry)96 hours from arrivalNo
Tourist — 30 days (single)30 days from arrivalYes
Tourist — 30 days (multiple)30 days from first entryYes
Tourist — 60 days (single)60 days from arrivalYes
Tourist — 60 days (multiple)60 days from first entryYes

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.

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General visa rules

RequirementDetails
PhotoColor photo of applicant
Passport copyColor copy required
Passport validityAt least 6 months
Application formFill at flydubai office (Arabic/English)
Passport conditionMachine-readable and in good condition
Sponsor familyMust have UAE residence valid 3+ months
DependentsNeed extra documents
Flight bookingMust have confirmed round-trip with flydubai
Extra documentsMay 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.

Quick Visa Path →
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?

  1. Contact our team → tell us your travel plan
  2. Choose your visa type → based on eligibility
  3. Submit documents → as listed above
  4. 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.