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Travel and immigration services in the UAE: visa fees and what to ask

Updated 31 October 2026

Official fees for a UAE tourist visa are AED 200 for 30 days and AED 300 for 60 days, and a visit visa application costs AED 100, according to fee tables published in October 2026. Agencies add their own service fee on top. For current offers, describe your trip or visa need on BlaBlaPrice and compare replies from local providers.

Licences for travel and tourism businesses

A travel agency in Dubai needs a trade licence and an approval from the tourism authority, and the costs add up. Licence adviser listings give a tourism approval fee of about AED 5,000 to 15,000 and a yearly licence fee of AED 15,000 to 30,000. Choose between a mainland and a free zone licence, because the costs and office rules differ between them.

Seasons and timing

Summers from May to September are very hot, so tours, excursions and outdoor children's camps are best booked for the mild months from November to March. Visa processing usually takes 2 to 5 working days, so apply before your travel date. Check the visa type first, because a visit visa and a tourist visa have different fees and stay limits.

How the service is priced here

Government fees are paid in AED, and some charges are payable only in AED. A refund of a tourist visa can be reduced by AED 50 once the application has been processed in the system. Ask agencies to show the official fee and their service fee on separate lines, so you can compare offers.

What to write in your request

Name the service, the dates, the number of travellers or children, the city you start from and any age limits. For a visa, state your nationality, the visa type you need and the entry date, and say whether you have a sponsor. For a tour or camp, list the activities you want and your budget in AED.

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