Dubai is a popular travel destination for both business and pleasure, so visitors from all over the world are bound to be drawn to the city. Due to all that Dubai has to offer, visitors frequently find themselves wishing they could remain a little longer.
You are able to stay in the nation for an additional 30 days if you have a tourist visa that is valid for 30 or 60 days. You can use the following routes to renew your visitor visa.
GDRFA website
- Register in the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) website using your email address
- Log in through your username
- Click New Application
- Click For Myself
- Fill in the application data, where applicable.
- Attach your passport
- Pay the service fee.
The visa extension fee is Dh600, in addition to the five per cent value added tax.
GDFRA app
- Sign up or log in to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai (GDRFA) app.
- Go to the dashboard and open dependent visa details.
- Tap the 'Renew Residence' icon.
- Fill up the details.
- Select delivery method.
- Attach your passport
- Submit the fee.
- Wait for SMS/email confirmation.
ICP website
- Register in the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICP) website using your email address
- Log in through your username
- Click Public Visa Services
- Click 'Extension of Current Visa'
- Fill in the application data
- Attach your passport
- Pay the fee
- Wait for SMS/email confirmation
Amer Service Centre:
- Visit the nearest Customer Happiness Centre.
- Get the automated turn ticket and wait.
- Submit the application that fulfils all conditions
- Submit your your passport and visa copy to the customer service employee.
- Pay the service fee
Amer website
- Go to amer247.com
- Click “UAE tourist visa” in the top-right corner.
You'll be taken to a new tab with 14 different types of tourist visas, each with a different price, validity period, and number of days.
- Select the most relevant one for you and click “Apply Now”.
- Pay the fee. Proceed to the completion of the process
Although the cost of a visa extension is Dh600 + 5% tax, it is important to remember that the overall cost of the visa may differ based on your specific situation.
After completing the procedure, you should hear back regarding your request for a visa extension within 48 hours.
News Source: Khaleej Times
