The 30-day vs 60-day UAE visa choice is simple. The 30-day visa costs less up front, but the 60-day visa costs less per day and covers you if your plans change. On 21 October 2026, RenewVisa lists the 30-day visa from AED 350 and the 60-day from AED 550. Either one works for a Dubai visa and every other emirate. Already in the UAE? You need visa change or extension options, not a new visa.
Choose between a 30-day and 60-day visa before you travel.
Quick comparison: 30-day vs 60-day UAE visa
| 30-day visa | 60-day visa | |
| Price (from) | AED 350 | AED 550 |
Stay, counted from entry | 30 days | 60 days |
| Cost per day | AED 11.67 | AED 9.17 |
Entry type | Single | Single |
| Processing | 1–2 working days | 2–3 working days |
The UAE tourist visa price 30-day option suits short, fixed trips. The 60-day option suits anyone who wants room to move. You can compare all UAE visa options on the live page.
Know which one fits? Apply for your UAE visa: 30 days from AED 350, 60 days from AED 550.
Which visa suits which trip?
The 30-day visa: for most holidays and family visits
Think of a 12-day family holiday with a confirmed return flight. A 30-day visa covers it easily and costs less. The catch is the thin margin. If plans change, you would then need an extension or a new visa.
Best for:
- Holidays of up to about three weeks
- Fixed dates and a booked return
- Travellers who want the lowest upfront cost
The 60-day visa: for long stays and flexible plans
Picture someone staying five weeks with relatives, return date undecided. The 60-day visa fits. Remember that the stay counts from the day you enter, and unused days are not refunded.
Best for:
- Visits longer than 4 weeks
- Open-ended family stays
- Anyone whose return date may move
Price and value: Is the 60-day visa worth the extra cost?
Current RenewVisa prices
RenewVisa’s UAE visa page, checked 21 October 2026, lists the 30-day single-entry visa from AED 350 (1–2 working days) and the 60-day from AED 550 (2–3 working days). These are “from” prices, so your final total can differ.
Cost per day of permitted stay
| Visa | Price ÷ days | Per day |
| 30-day single entry | 350 ÷ 30 | AED 11.67 |
60-day single entry | 550 ÷ 60 | AED 9.17 |
| 30-day multiple entry | 650 ÷ 30 | AED 21.67 |
Cost per day only matters if you use the days. That settles it: a 60-day UAE visa is worth it for most people: yes, if you might stay past a month; no, if you are home in ten days.
When paying more makes sense.
The 60-day visa costs AED 200 more and gives you 30 extra days. That is about AED 6.67 a day. Now picture the other route. You buy 30 days; the family asks you to stay five weeks, and you must apply for an extension. It is never automatic, and it typically costs more than that AED 200 gap. With the 60-day visa, you pay once and fly home when you like. With dates fixed at 12 days, the extra AED 200 buys you nothing.
Unsure which side of that line you fall on? Apply for your UAE visa or ask us on WhatsApp which visa fits your trip.
Can you extend a 30-day or 60-day visa later?
Sometimes. Officially, tourism entry permits can be extended one or more times by the issuing authority, up to a 120-day total stay (ICP). Approval is never automatic. A separate 60-day visa for certain nationals residing abroad cannot be extended at all. RenewVisa’s in-country extension currently covers only visas issued through RenewVisa. Read how UAE visit visa extensions work before you rely on one.
How to choose: a 4-question checklist
- How many nights is the trip, counted from the day you land? Under about three weeks and fixed → choose 30 days. Over four weeks → choose 60 days.
- Could your return date move? Yes → choose 60 days.
- Will you leave and re-enter the UAE, say, for a day in Oman? Yes → choose multiple entries.
- Does your nationality change things? Many passports, including UK and EU ones, get entry on arrival, so check before paying. Some nationalities need an extra ID.
That is the quickest way to answer which UAE visa I should get.
Still weighing it up? If your dates might move, the 60-day visa is the safer buy. Apply for your UAE visa.
Single entry or multiple entry?
A single-entry visa ends the moment you leave the UAE, even with days left. A multiple-entry visa lets you leave and come back within its validity. If you plan a side trip, a UAE multiple-entry visa 30-day option is worth the extra. RenewVisa currently lists a 30-day multiple-entry visa from AED 650, against AED 350 for a single entry. If you never cross a border, save the money and stay with a single entry.
Visa validity vs permitted stay
Mixing these up is the classic booking mistake, so keep UAE visa validity vs. duration of stay apart in your head. The ICP states you must enter within 60 days of issue. Your 30 or 60 days of stay start on the day you enter. Here is an example. Your visa is issued on 1 November, so you must enter by 31 December. You land on 10 December. A 30-day stay then runs to 8 January. Our guide to applying from outside the UAE helps you time it.
How to apply for RenewVisa
- Choose your visa.
- Complete the form.
- Upload your documents.
- Pay.
- Receive your visa by email or WhatsApp.
You need a passport copy (valid for 6+ months) and a photo. Some nationalities also need a country ID; GDRFA lists Iraq, Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan. See the documents you need for each visa type. How long does a UAE tourist visa take to process? RenewVisa advertises 1–2 working days for the 30-day visa and 2–3 for the 60-day. Apply at least a week before you travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Length of stay and price. The 30-day visa gives you 30 days from entry, and the 60-day visa gives you 60. Both are single-entry. The 60-day visa costs AED 200 more on RenewVisa’s current “from” prices.
Yes, if your trip may last three or four weeks. It costs less per day (AED 9.17 against AED 11.67). If your dates are fixed and short, the 30-day visa is the better buy.
Your stay counts from the day you arrive. The ICP gives you 60 days from issue to enter the UAE.
Possibly, up to a 120-day total stay, but never automatically. RenewVisa extends visas it issued. See the extension guide.
At least a week before you fly. Advertised processing is 1–3 working days, and the spare time covers document queries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Length of stay and price. The 30-day visa gives you 30 days from entry, and the 60-day visa gives you 60. Both are single-entry. The 60-day visa costs AED 200 more on RenewVisa’s current “from” prices.
Yes, if your trip may last three or four weeks. It costs less per day (AED 9.17 against AED 11.67). If your dates are fixed and short, the 30-day visa is the better buy.
Your stay counts from the day you arrive. The ICP gives you 60 days from issue to enter the UAE.
Possibly, up to a 120-day total stay, but never automatically. RenewVisa extends visas it issued. See the extension guide.
At least a week before you fly. Advertised processing is 1–3 working days, and the spare time covers document queries.
Which UAE visa should you buy?
If your trip is short and your dates are fixed, the 30-day visa (from AED 350) does the job. If your return date might move or you are staying past four weeks, the 60-day visa (from AED 550) costs less per day and spares you an extension that is never guaranteed. Need to leave and re-enter the UAE? Add multiple entry (from AED 650). Prices were checked on 21 October 2026.
Ready to go? Apply for your UAE visa today, or ask us on WhatsApp which visa fits your trip.
