What does Dubai officially require?
A Dubai tourist visa is a UAE entry visa. For visas issued in Dubai, the relevant immigration authority is the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs — Dubai (GDRFA).
GDRFA's current single-entry tourist visa is available for tourist stays of 30 or 60 days and is issued through establishments working in tourism.
Its conditions include:
- A passport or travel document valid for at least six months.
- A travel ticket to continue the journey or a ticket to leave the UAE.
- Medical insurance valid in the UAE.
See the official GDRFA single-entry tourist visa requirements.
Can I use a dummy ticket for a Dubai tourist visa?
Yes, if the visa processor asks you to provide a flight reservation.
Dubai tourist visas are commonly handled through accredited tourism establishments or other authorized channels rather than the traveler simply submitting documents directly to an embassy.
If the company processing your visa tells you that a provisional flight reservation is acceptable during the application stage, use a genuine reservation that reflects the trip you actually intend to make.
But if they ask for an issued ticket, confirmed ticket or ticket number, do not substitute an unticketed reservation.
What else do I need for a Dubai tourist visa?
Current GDRFA requirements and conditions include the basic travel documents below.
UAE ICP guidance likewise says health insurance and a travel ticket are required for tourist visas, while additional documents can depend on the particular visa and applicant.
See the official UAE ICP visa guidance.
Can I use a fake flight ticket for a Dubai visa?
No. A genuine provisional reservation and a fabricated ticket are completely different.
A real provisional booking exists and is described honestly as a reservation.
The PNR, e-ticket number or airline confirmation is invented or altered.
Never take an unticketed reservation and alter it to appear as though an airline ticket was issued.
Read Dummy Flight Ticket vs Fake Ticket for the distinction.
When can Flightika help?
If the tourism company or visa processor handling your Dubai application tells you that a flight reservation is required during document preparation, Flightika lets you search real flights to Dubai, choose your preffered airline and get genuine itinerary for your intended journey.
See How Can I Book a Dummy Ticket? for the process.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a dummy ticket for a Dubai tourist visa?
Yes, where the company or authorized visa processor handling your application accepts a flight reservation.
Does Dubai require a return ticket?
The official rule requires a ticket to continue your journey or leave the UAE. That can therefore be a return journey or qualifying onward travel.
Is a Dubai tourist visa different from a UAE tourist visa?
Dubai is part of the United Arab Emirates. A tourist entry visa issued through Dubai is a UAE entry visa administered in Dubai through GDRFA.