Dubai launches 48-hour Tourist Visa processing service

12 Jun 2026

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Dubai launches 48-hour Tourist Visa processing service

Dubai has introduced a faster visa processing service, with single-entry 30- and 60-day tourist visas now being issued within 48 working hours. Travel experts believe the initiative will encourage more visitors, particularly those planning short-notice trips. 

According to the GDRFA, the expedited service applies once all required documents have been submitted, helping make Dubai an even more appealing destination for tourists and business travellers alike.

According to GDRFA, travellers can obtain a single-entry tourist visa through authorised tourism offices, with processing completed within 48 hours once all required documents are submitted.

Key details:

  • Available for 30-day and 60-day stays.
  • Processed within 48 working hours after application submission.
  • Applicants must provide:
  • A recent personal photograph.
  • A valid passport.
  • A national identity card (required for certain nationalities).

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