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Not all visitors to the UAE need the same amount of time. Some come for a week of business meetings, others for a month of family time, and a growing number need two full months to accomplish everything on their agenda. For these travelers, the 60-day UAE tourist visa exists—and it has become one of the most sought-after visa categories in 2026.
At Nejoum Travel & Tours, we have processed countless 60-day visas for visitors from across the globe. We have seen the applications that sail through in 48 hours and the ones that get stuck for weeks because of a single photo error. This guide distills everything we have learned into actionable intelligence.
The 60-day tourist visa is a single-entry permit issued by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) through authorized tourism offices in the UAE . It allows you to enter the country once and remain for up to 60 days from your date of arrival.
Unlike the 30-day visa, which requires you to accomplish everything within a month, the 60-day variant gives you genuine breathing room. It is particularly popular among:
Families visiting relatives in the UAE who want an extended reunion
Business professionals attending multiple meetings, conferences, or trade events across the Emirates
Medical tourists undergoing treatment or recovery in UAE healthcare facilities
Retirees and long-stay tourists who prefer to explore the country at a relaxed pace
The official government fee for a 60-day single-entry tourist visa is AED 352, plus 5% VAT . This is the figure published by GDRFA and represents the baseline cost.
However, the total amount you pay may vary. Additional charges can include:
Knowledge Dirham: AED 10
Innovation Dirham: AED 10
Service fees charged by the authorized tourism office processing your application
Some sources report a lower base fee of AED 300 plus taxes for the 60-day visa , while others indicate AED 352 . The difference may reflect changes in the fee schedule or variations between emirates. We recommend confirming the exact amount with our team before submission.
Dubai has introduced a fast-track visa processing system that allows approvals within 48 hours for eligible travelers who submit complete documentation . The GDRFA lists the expected completion time as 48 hours for digital applications .
In practice, we see two categories of applicants:
The 48-hour cohort: These are travelers who submit pristine documentation—high-resolution passport scans, ICAO-compliant photographs, and consistent application details. Their visas arrive like clockwork.
The delayed cohort: These are applicants whose photos fail automated biometric checks, whose passport scans are blurry or taken at an angle, or whose details do not match their passport’s Machine Readable Zone (MRZ). Their applications bounce back, and processing stretches to 7-14 days .
We have built our visa processing around the pitfalls we see every week.
Document Pre-Screening: We review every passport scan for clarity, angle, and resolution before submission. Blurry scans never leave our office.
Photo Compliance Verification: We check your photo against ICAO standards before it reaches the immigration system. If it does not pass our internal test, we tell you to retake it—saving you a rejection.
MRZ Cross-Check: We verify that every field on your application matches your passport’s Machine Readable Zone character by character.
Visa History Review: Before submitting, we check your UAE visa history for expired, unused, or improperly cancelled visas that could trigger rejection .
Transparent Fee Communication: We disclose the government fee (AED 352 + VAT), any additional Dirhams, and our service charge upfront. No hidden costs.
Q: How much does a 60-day UAE tourist visa cost in 2026?
A: The GDRFA official fee is AED 352 plus 5% VAT . Additional Knowledge and Innovation Dirhams (AED 10 each) may apply. Our service fees are disclosed before submission.
Q: Can I extend my 60-day tourist visa?
A: Standard 60-day tourist visas may be extended subject to approval, up to a maximum of 120 days total . However, 60-day visa-on-arrival categories are non-extendable . We confirm your visa type before advising.
Q: What happens if my photo is rejected?
A: You will receive a request to upload a corrected photo. Processing delays from photo corrections can stretch from 48 hours to 7-14 days . Using a professional passport photo service dramatically reduces this risk.
Q: Do I need a passport cover page scan?
A: Yes. Recent UAE visa change rules require a high-quality color scan of the passport’s outer cover page . This is in addition to the bio-data page.
Q: What is the overstay fine for a 60-day visa?
A: AED 50 per day, with no grace period. Fines begin immediately after expiry .
Q: Can Nejoum help if my visa was previously rejected?
A: Yes. We review the reason for the previous rejection and address it before reapplying. Simply resubmitting without correction is unlikely to succeed .
The 60-day UAE tourist visa is a flexible, valuable tool for extended visits. But the 2026 landscape is unforgiving of small errors. A single non-compliant photo can derail your plans.
Let Nejoum Travel & Tours handle the details. We know the rules because we navigate them every day.
Contact us today to begin your 60-day visa application. Your extended UAE journey starts with getting the paperwork right.
UAE immigration authorities implemented stricter biometric photo requirements in May 2026, aligning with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards . The result has been dramatic: approximately 23% of all initial visa rejections now stem from photo non-compliance .
What the new rules demand:
The face (from forehead edge to chin bottom) must occupy 70% to 80% of the photograph, or approximately one inch in height
Plain white background with uniform lighting and zero shadows
Natural skin tone—over-exposure or under-exposure will trigger rejection
Professional studio quality is strongly recommended; selfies, WhatsApp-compressed images, and photos with beauty filters are routinely rejected
Glasses are discouraged; if worn, clear lenses with no glare are mandatory
What this means for you: If you are considering a DIY photo, reconsider. The automated Smart Channels system performs facial recognition checks that catch compression artifacts, shadow gradients, and editing halos invisible to the human eye . A professional passport photo costs little; a rejected visa costs time, money, and missed travel plans.
The extension policy for the 60-day tourist visa carries an important nuance.
According to GDRFA’s extension service, a tourist visa may be extended by the issuing authority for one or more times, not exceeding 120 days in total . The extension fee is AED 600, plus VAT, with additional fees of AED 500 if the sponsored person is inside the UAE .
However, the ICP has clarified that the 60-day visa-on-arrival category—available to certain nationalities—is issued as a single-entry, non-extendable visa .
This creates two scenarios:
If you hold a standard 60-day tourist visa processed through an authorized tourism office, extensions are possible, subject to approval.
If you received a 60-day visa-on-arrival based on your nationality and existing visas, that visa cannot be extended.
Our team will confirm your visa category and advise accordingly before you need to act.
Overstaying a UAE visa is not a minor administrative slip. It carries financial consequences and, in serious cases, travel bans and deportation proceedings .
The unified overstay fine is AED 50 per day, applicable to all visa categories including tourist visas . Critically, there is no grace period for tourist visas—fines begin accruing from the first day after expiry .
Consequences of unresolved overstay:
Departure ban preventing you from leaving until fines are paid
Blocked future visa applications flagged by smart-gate systems
GCC-wide blacklisting in severe cases
Exit permit requirement if overstay exceeds 30 days, costing AED 250-300
The UAE has periodically introduced amnesty programs and exceptional exemptions. In March 2026, individuals stranded due to regional airspace closures were granted fine exemptions . However, relying on such measures is not a strategy. Track your visa expiry diligently.
The UAE government has published seven common reasons for visa rejection :
Incorrect details on the application form—even a transposed digit in your passport number
Poor-quality document scans—blurry, angled, or low-resolution images
Previous visa violations or overstay history
Criminal record in the UAE
Employment or profession-related issues
Nationality-based restrictions
Travel plans inconsistent with the application
Beyond these, our experience identifies additional practical traps:
MRZ mismatch: If the name on your application does not match your passport’s Machine Readable Zone exactly, automated systems will reject it
Duplicate applications: Applying through two agents simultaneously creates a system flag
Passport cover omission: Recent requirements now mandate submission of the passport’s outer cover page
Unpaid overstay fines: Outstanding dues are automatically flagged by smart-gate systems
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