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Extending Your Tourist Visa in Dubai: A Simple Guide
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Dubai is one of the most exciting places in the world; there are different things to do for different people. Tourists come for various purposes. Some travel to spend more time in a destination, whereas others wish to visit more sights and places of interest. Some Tourists want more time for friends and relatives in the city.
Some Tourists come in search of a job, or interview, and would need to stay longer time to seek a job and others are business individuals who arrive for business meetings or other functions that would take more time. In many cases, the tourist discovers that the initially obtained visa is insufficient to stay and do all the desired activities.
That is why there is a possibility to easily extend tourist visas in Dubai so that the guests can have maximum fun in this vibrant city. If you possess a 30-day or 60-day tourist visa, then an additional 30 days can also be requested. This entitles you to more time to travel and have fun in Dubai!
Methods of Extending a Visa
Thus, there is more than one way of how to extend your visa. You can choose the method that’s easiest for you:
- GDRFA Website
- GDRFA Mobile App
- ICP Website
- Amer SERVICE CENTRE (face to face)
- Amer Website
Let’s look at each method:
1. GDRFA Website
- Go to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) website.e.
- Make an account with your email.
- Log in and click “New Application”.
- Choose “For Myself”.
- Fill out the form.
- Upload a picture of your passport.
- Pay the fee.
2. GDRFA Mobile App
- Download the GDRFA Dubai app
- Sign up or log in
- Go to “Renew Residence”
- Fill in your details
- Choose how you want to receive your new visa
- Upload a passport picture
- Pay the fee
- Wait for a message confirming your extension
3. ICP Website
- Visit the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICP) website
- Make an account
- Click on “Public Visa Services”
- Select “Extension of Current Visa”
- Fill out the form
- Upload a passport picture
- Pay the fee
- Wait for a confirmation message
4. Amer Service Centre
- Go to the nearest Amer center
- Take a number and wait your turn
- Give them your application, passport, and current visa
- Pay the fee
5. Amer Website
- Go to amer247.com
- Click “UAE tourist visa”
- Choose the type of visa you need
- Click “Apply Now”
- Pay the fee and finish the process
Fees and Processing Time
The basic fee 1 month visa extension Dubai price is 600 AED, plus a 5% tax. However, the total cost might be different depending on your situation.
After you apply, you should get an answer within 48 hours or less.
Extending your stay in Dubai is easy and quick. Whether you want more vacation time or you’re thinking about moving to Dubai, these simple steps can help you stay longer and make the most of your time in this amazing city.
Aliza is a promising member of the Trends section at The Gulf Independent. She has a flair towards observing the latest food, movie, fashion, culture, business, technology and other other trending topics - delivering strongly factual and reliable news every day. Interest: Aliza holds a deep interest in bringing the audience the most recent information and incisive analysis on a variety of trending developments across the GCC. She believes in giving facts and creativity the front seat, producing articles that encourage deep conversations. Educate and Experience: Aliza entered the promising media industry in 2019, as she graduated from the prestigious King Faisal University in Saudi Arabia in Master of Media. Over the years, the journalist has produced innumerable thought-provoking and breaking stories, based on accuracy and integrity. Email id: [email protected]
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