Planning a 6-8 week Dubai stay with no plans to leave the UAE mid-trip? The 60-day single entry tourist visa is the cheapest long-stay option — starting from AED 700, about AED 150 less than the 60-day multi-entry variant. Most parent visits, NRI extended winters and retiree stays use this exact visa.
The single-entry restriction matters only if you plan a side trip to Oman, Saudi, Bahrain or Qatar during the 60 days. If you don’t, single-entry is the straightforward, cheaper choice.
When the 60-day single entry is right for you
- Parents visiting extended family in UAE. Most common use case — in for 6-8 weeks, no Gulf side travel, return home directly.
- NRIs spending winter with relatives. Indian diaspora in Dubai often hosts family for 6-8 weeks; single-entry covers exactly this.
- Retiree long Dubai stays. Senior parents from India splitting time between Dubai (winter) and home (summer).
- Long business assignments. Multi-week project work in Dubai with no need to fly out for client trips.
- Medical treatment companions. Family supporting a relative undergoing extended treatment in UAE.
60-day single entry UAE visa cost
From AED 700 all-in. Includes:
- UAE government 60-day single entry visa fee
- Free document pre-check
- Submission through ICA or GDRFA
- WhatsApp updates at every stage
- Visa PDF emailed on issue
Compare to the 60-day multi-entry version at AED 850. The AED 150 saving is enough to add a desert safari or two airport transfers for the family. If you’re unsure whether to pick single or multi, ask us — we’ve done thousands of these and can spot which one your trip needs.
Single vs multi entry — quick decision table
| Feature | 60-day single entry | 60-day multi entry |
|---|---|---|
| Total stay | 60 days | 60 days |
| Entries | 1 only | Unlimited |
| Cost | From AED 700 | From AED 850 |
| Side trips Oman/Saudi/Qatar | Not possible without losing visa | Yes |
| Best for | Long Dubai stay, no Gulf travel | Multi-stop trips, cruises |
Extending 60-day single entry
Two extension routes:
- Standard 30-day extension — cheapest option, adds 30 days. Filed from inside UAE before visa expires.
- A2A 60-day extension — AED 1,500, adds 60 days, no exit needed. Best for visits stretching into 4-5 months total.
Documents required
- Passport copy (6+ months valid)
- Passport photo (35×45mm, white background)
- Return flight ticket
- Hotel booking or host letter (UAE resident inviting parents)
- For parents: birth certificate of sponsoring child + Emirates ID copy
- 3-month bank statement (some nationalities)
How to apply — 4 steps
- WhatsApp us passport + travel plan. Free document check in 30 minutes.
- Pay AED 700 once documents are confirmed clean.
- We file through ICA or GDRFA. Reference number same day.
- Visa PDF in 3-4 working days. Express 24-48 hr available at AED 900.