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UAE Multi Entry Short Term Visa — 30 Days

Multi Entry Short Term Visa allows MULTIPLE entries / exits to/from UAE within 30 days from date of FIRST ENTRY. Visa entry validity is 58 days from issue. Useful for travellers visiting UAE + nearby countries (Oman, Bahrain, Qatar) in same trip. Last exit must be on or before 30th day. Extensions available (AED 850, up to 2 times for 30 days each).

UAE Visa — Sponsored via Emirates Airline

Visa determined by Emirates ticket itinerary + eligibility criteria.

UAE tourist visas for Indian nationals are sponsored through Emirates airline. Category and duration depend on your Emirates flight itinerary. Eligibility requires ONE of three criteria: travel record (USA/UK/Schengen/EU/Australia/NZ/Russia/Canada/Japan in the last 3 years), financial records (2 years ITR with gross income >₹2 lakh/year, OR fixed deposits ≥₹5 lakh, OR USD 1000 refundable security deposit), OR invitation from immediate family residing in UAE on family status.

Not sure which category applies to you? Visa fees are non-refundable if you submit under the wrong category. Unaccompanied minors and students are not sponsored. Contact SureshotVisa before booking flights — we'll match you to the correct visa type and walk you through the document pack (hotel bookings, entry/exit highlighting, passport specs).

Processing

Normal: 5-6 working days (no express version available)

Stay Duration

30 days from first entry — multiple entries/exits allowed

Starting Fee

₹10,905

Apply At

12 VFS centres

Special Instructions — Read Before Applying

These requirements apply to ALL Dubai (UAE) visa types. Violations mean your application will be rejected — read each one carefully.

  • 1Selection / determination of visa category is based on the Emirates ticket itinerary — the visa type matches your flight duration and pattern.
  • 2Emirates does NOT sponsor unaccompanied minors or students. Dubai immigration considers minor/student applications only if travelling with parents.
  • 3Newly married couples (spouse name not yet endorsed on passport): submit marriage certificate/notarised affidavit. If travelling immediately after marriage, also include NOC from parents + photo ID + wedding card + marriage photograph of couple.
  • 4Passports with special characters in names (e.g. brackets, accents) are NOT accepted — amendment via passport office required before visa submission.
  • 5All charges (visa fee, service charges, optional charges) payable in cash or card only in INR at New Delhi. Other cities may have different payment methods.
  • 6Hotel check-in / check-out dates on the hotel confirmation MUST MATCH the dates on your flight tickets.
  • 7Only up to TWO hotel bookings allowed per application for the entire stay period.
  • 8Applicant qualifies via ONE of three criteria (choose the one that applies):
  • 9CRITERIA I — Travel Record: Travelled at least once in last 3 years to OR has a valid visa for USA, UK, Schengen, EU, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Canada, or Japan. Supporting doc: passport pages showing travel + visa stamps.
  • 10CRITERIA II — Financial Records: Last 2 years Form 16 OR 2 years ITR with minimum gross income >₹2 lakh/year; OR fixed deposits ≥₹5 lakh (1+ year old, 12+ month validity, Banks/Post Office only — NOT co-operative banks/societies); OR in some cases USD 1000 refundable security deposit (returned after entry/exit stamps shown).
  • 11CRITERIA III — Family Invitation: Invitation from immediate family member in UAE on family status. Needs valid tenancy contract / Ejari / title deed of host (apartment with 2+ bedrooms), relationship proof with host, UAE resident card of host.

Who Can Apply

  • Travellers combining Dubai with nearby country visits (Oman/Bahrain/Qatar)
  • Business travellers needing multiple Dubai entries in short period
  • Applicants qualifying under 3 eligibility criteria

Not eligible under this visa:

  • Single-trip only — use 30 Days Single Entry
  • Longer than 30-day total trip — use 60 Days Multi Entry

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Fees (in INR)

ItemAmount
30 Days Multi Entry₹10,905
In-UAE extension feeAED 850
Cancellation charge₹2,940

Visa fees are inclusive of service charge and tax. The cancellation charge per visa is ₹2,940 (only for approved applications — request via VFS centre where submitted). Visa fee once paid is NON-REFUNDABLE under any circumstances. Extension fee (at Dubai Airport Emirates Commercial Visa Services): AED 850 per extension. Extensions available for 30-day and 60-day visas (thrice and twice, respectively, of 30 days each).

Documents Required

Mandatory Documents

  • !
    Visa Application form duly filled
  • !
    Confirmed Onward/Return Emirates ticket with name + entry/exit highlighted in yellow
  • !
    One colour recent passport-size photograph (white background, front facing)
  • !
    Colour photocopy of passport Front/External Cover page + Bio page

    Passport valid minimum 6 months at time of travel. Passports with special characters (brackets) in name NOT accepted — must be amended first.

  • !
    Valid visa of destination country (if travelling onwards from UAE)

    Required for 48-hour and 96-hour transit-style visas.

  • Colour photocopy of valid visa or residence proof (if nationality differs from country of residence)
  • !
    Confirmed hotel voucher for entire stay (max 2 hotel bookings)
  • If visiting Family/Friends: tenancy contract + UAE resident card of host

! = mandatory · = optional / if applicable

🗺️ Step-by-Step Application Process

1

Plan multi-country GCC itinerary

Dubai + Oman/Bahrain/Qatar or multiple Dubai visits.

2

Verify eligibility + gather docs

Emirates ticket + hotel + passport + photo.

3

Submit at VFS UAE

Pay ₹10,905. No express — only normal (5-6 working days).

4

Travel within 58 days; 30-day window starts on first entry

Last exit on or before 30th day from first entry.

Download Official Forms

Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.

📋 How to download from VFS:

  1. Click the form name below — opens VFS Switzerland page
  2. Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
  3. Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
  4. Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device

VFS Application Centres

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Quiz not yet available for this visa type

We're actively building per-visa quizzes. For now, the best way to assess your eligibility for UAE Multi Entry Short Term Visa — 30 Days is a free 1-on-1 consultation with our team.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Book Emirates flight BEFORE applying for visa — the visa type is determined by the flight itinerary, so booking first lets you pick the correct category.
  • Express visa processing is available for most categories (48-hour approval instead of 5-6 working days).
  • For 60-day single entry visa: hotel booking must be 31 days or more — or application is rejected.
  • After arrival in Dubai, 30-day and 60-day visas can be extended at the Emirates Commercial Visa Services desk at Dubai International Airport Terminal 3 (next to Boots Pharmacy). AED 850 per extension. Open 24/7.
  • If you have previous Schengen/US/UK/Canada/Japan/Australia/NZ visa, use Criteria I — it's the fastest approval path.
  • For unlisted countries/routes, contact SureshotVisa — we can guide on non-Emirates sponsor visas too.
  • Perfect for combining Dubai with side trips to Oman (Muscat), Bahrain (Manama), or Qatar (Doha).
  • Multi-entry means unlimited exits/entries — go to other GCC country for a weekend, return to Dubai, etc.
  • No express version — plan 7-10 days ahead.

Common Rejection Reasons

  • 1.Trip exceeds 30-day window from first entry
  • 2.Hotel booking insufficient
  • 3.Fails eligibility criteria

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I visit Oman/Bahrain on this visa?+
No — this is UAE visa, not GCC. But you can exit UAE to Oman/Bahrain/Qatar (apply their own visas), then re-enter UAE on multi-entry UAE visa.
Counter starts from first entry or visa issue?+
30-day counter starts from FIRST ENTRY. Visa is valid for 58 days from issue, but only for entering — the 30-day trip starts when you actually arrive in UAE.
Extension available?+
Yes — extend twice at Dubai Airport T3 Emirates Commercial Visa Services (AED 850 per 30-day extension). Total: 30 + 60 = 90 days with extensions.
Why no express version?+
Multi-entry involves more UAE government verification. Only normal (5-6 working days) available.
How many times can I enter UAE?+
Unlimited times within the 30-day window from first entry. Just make sure final exit is on or before day 30.
Can I apply without a specific itinerary?+
Emirates ticket still required. But you don't need to finalize every GCC stop ahead — just the main Dubai flight.