Dubai visa for French nationals: everything you need to know

Here, I'll explain everything you need to know about the visa in Dubai for French nationals.

If you don't know how to get your visa, read on.

Dubai visa for French nationals : article summary

Do I need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

A tourist visa for Dubai is mandatory for entering the United Arab Emirates. Women under 18 are not eligible to apply for this type of visa unless they are traveling with their parents.

According to a Cabinet resolution passed in July 2018, children under 18 accompanying adults can obtain a free visa to visit Dubai from July 15 to September 15 of each year.

A Dubai tourist visa is a short-term visa, which means that the visa is valid for one year. is only valid for a short period. If you overstay your visa, you will be fined.

What types of visa are available in Dubai?

There are several types of Dubai visa you can use. Each type of Dubai visa can be applied for a specific purpose of visit or length of stay. Visitor visas to Dubai for one stay are:

• 48-hour Dubai visa 
• 96-hour Dubai Visa 
• 14-day single-entry visa
• Short-term single-entry visa
• Short-term multiple-entry visa
• Long-term single-entry visa
• Long-term multiple-entry visa

Which tourist visa in Dubai for French citizens?

Dubai's entry or visa requirements are relatively straightforward. First of all, you need your original passport with valid for 6 months from the planned date of travel. You need your valid passport and a return plane ticket.

If you are a French citizen, you can obtain a visa on arrival. Immigration will grant you your Dubai visa on arrival at UAE airports. However, if you are staying longer, you must contact the immigration officer at the airport or the local immigration office and apply for an extension.

How long is a tourist visa valid in Dubai?

Depending on your travel dates, you can obtain a 30-day or 90-day visa. Recently, the United Arab Emirates facilitated a five-year visa that allows tourists to enter multiple times by self-sponsorship and stay in the country for 90 days on each visit, whether you can extend for a further 90 days.

How much does a Dubai tourist visa cost?

Dubai tourist visa fees depend on the type of visa you are applying for. For example, a A 30-day visa to Dubai costs AED 335 (€93). A 90-day visa for Dubai costs AED 805 (€ 224).. However, these fees are subject to change, so I recommend that you check the tourist visa fees before applying.

Can I extend my tourist visa in Dubai?

You can extend all types of visitor and tourist visas by up to 30 days twice, once upon application and approval by the relevant authority. You can do this without leaving the country.

The second renewal must be requested before the first expires. against 600 AED (€167) at each renewal.

As mentioned above, overstayed visas that are not renewed will be subject to a fine of 100 AED (€27) for each day overrun.

How can I extend my tourist visa in Dubai?

You can apply for a visa extension via the website of the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Port Security. When you access the website, click on the "Public Visa Service" option. This will take you directly to the page where you can apply for a tourist visa extension in Dubai.

First, you'll need to provide your passport number, passport type, date of birth and nationality. Then, at the bottom of the page, you'll get a list of visas for which you're eligible. The visa extension process is very simple.

You can extend your visa Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. since :

• Emirates Commercial Visa Services
• Dubai International Airport

A visa is a must if you wish to visit the city. Without it, you won't be able to enter the United Arab Emirates. We're glad you did, it's very easy for a Frenchman to do it from Dubai airport.

What to do in Dubai in 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 5 days, a week?

Whatever the length of your stay, I invite you to download my special Dubai guide.

It's free and in PDF format.

All you have to do is tell me below which e-mail address you'd like to receive it at.

EDIT: you can't enter your email?

Take the quiz at the top of this article and you'll be able to register your email address to receive the special Dubai guide!