Table of Contents
- The meaning of Bus visa change for Iceland passport holders
- Eligibility for Iceland passport holders
- Oman Bus visa change price for Iceland citizens
- What Iceland citizens need to send us
- How the trip unfolds for a Iceland passport holder
- Should Iceland travellers take the bus, fly or extend?
- Common problems for Iceland applicants and how we prevent them
- Iceland passport Bus visa change FAQ
- How many hours does the bus trip take?
- Bus visa change price for a Iceland passport?
- When does the coach depart?
- Do Iceland passport holders need an Oman visa for the trip?
- Can I do a Bus visa change on a cancelled residence visa?
- Can I do this more than once?
- Is a refund possible if immigration refuses?
- Is it lawful to do this?
- Get a quote for your Iceland passport
If you hold a Iceland passport and your UAE visa is about to expire, a Bus visa change to Oman is the lowest cost way to leave the country and return on a fresh tourist visa. Everything is included in one package from AED 1,000: transport there and back, Oman visa, new UAE visa and the fees at the border. Read on for eligibility, pricing for Iceland citizens, departure days, the document list and a step by step account of the trip.
In short: Iceland passport holders pay AED 1,000 (cancelled residence or on arrival visa) or AED 1,300 (tourist visa) for a Bus visa change to Oman. The price covers the coach both ways, the Oman visa, the new UAE visa and border fees. Departures run Sunday to Wednesday and the trip takes roughly a day.
Planning to extend your stay in the UAE?
Check our visa renewal by bus service, including the UAE visa, border fees, Oman visa, two way bus fare, and accommodation until your visa is approved. Monthly payment is available with Tabby, Tamara, and UAE credit cards up to 12 months.
The meaning of Bus visa change for Iceland passport holders
A Bus visa change is simply a border run by coach. UAE immigration issues the new tourist visa against your Iceland passport while you are physically outside the country, so leaving is not optional. The journey runs Dubai to the Oman border by coach, into Oman, then back into the UAE once immigration has approved the new tourist visa. Expect roughly one day door to door, plus an optional night in Oman if the visa is not ready before the last coach.
The faster alternative is the airport to airport visa change, which flies you to Muscat, Kuwait or Doha and back within hours for AED 1,550. The Bus visa change costs less and suits Iceland visitors who can spare a day and want the cheapest package.
Eligibility for Iceland passport holders
Availability of the Bus visa change depends on the nationality of the passport and the type of visa currently held. WhatsApp us your Iceland passport and visa copy and we will tell you straight away if the bus is available, or whether you should use the airport to airport change or an extension instead. Typical Iceland applicants are:
- Tourist visa holders who have used all their in country extensions. A 30 day visa can be extended three times and a 60 day visa twice, each by 30 days, up to a total stay of 120 days; after that, an exit is required.
- Anyone holding a residence cancellation paper who needs more time in the UAE.
- Visitors on an arrival stamp who prefer a new visa over departing the region.
Why timing matters in 2026
The overstay fine in the UAE is AED 50 per day, applied uniformly to tourist, visit and residence visas in every emirate. No grace period applies to visit visas, so the counter starts the very next day. Fines are paid before the trip. Passengers with unpaid overstay charges are stopped at the exit counter. With departures limited to Sunday through Wednesday, Iceland passport holders should book 7 to 10 days ahead of expiry.
Oman Bus visa change price for Iceland citizens
We charge according to the visa you are on today; nationality can add a refundable deposit or surcharge in a few cases.
- Cancelled residence visa or visa on arrival holders: AED 1,000
- Tourist visa holders: AED 1,300
Included in both: return coach, Oman visa, UAE visa processing and border fees. Most Iceland travellers receive a 60 day single entry visa; 30 day availability varies, so confirm with us on WhatsApp. For those who need it, an overnight option in Oman is offered. Overstay fines, if any, are paid by the traveller to immigration before departure and are not part of the package.
For a limited set of nationalities a refundable deposit is requested. It sits apart from the package price, comes back to you after your final exit, and we confirm whether it applies to Iceland citizens before booking.
Payment plans for UAE residents
Residents of the UAE who book on behalf of Iceland visitors can use Tabby for up to 12 months, Tamara with extendable repayment, or a UAE credit card with 3, 6, 9 or 12 month terms set by the card issuer. All other applicants receive a secure online payment link.
What Iceland citizens need to send us
Share these items on WhatsApp and we will confirm whether we can proceed, typically within the hour:
- Passport scan showing the front page and the back cover, valid for at least six months. A missing back cover is the most common reason an application is returned, so please include both.
- A white background colour photo in passport format, without eyewear.
- A copy of the visa you are on now: tourist visa, arrival stamp, or the official cancellation paper if your residency was cancelled.
- Your local contact number and address for the pick up details.
Depending on nationality, a six month bank statement may be requested. If that applies to Iceland applicants, a UAE resident family member can provide theirs instead. The Oman visa is arranged by our team through the eVisa system before you travel. Bring your original passport and a bank card or cash, as immigration can request proof of funds when you re enter.
How the trip unfolds for a Iceland passport holder
Preparation
We process the Oman visa, secure a seat on the next available Sunday to Wednesday departure and share pick up details on WhatsApp. Clear outstanding fines online through GDRFA or ICP ahead of the trip.
The outbound leg
The coach leaves Dubai early and heads for the Oman border. Once the exit is registered at the UAE counter, we submit the new tourist visa application for your Iceland passport without delay. You clear Omani immigration on the prearranged eVisa.
On the Omani side
Approval usually takes a few hours, after which you receive the visa PDF on WhatsApp. A small number of applications go to security check, which can add 24 to 48 hours. In that case the optional overnight stay covers you, and we keep you updated throughout. The decision rests solely with UAE immigration.
Re entry
Once the PDF is in hand, you take the coach back and show the new visa alongside your Iceland passport at UAE immigration. The new 60 day visa is activated at entry and starts counting from that day. The coach drops you back in Dubai the same evening, or the next day if you took the overnight option.
Should Iceland travellers take the bus, fly or extend?
If you still have an in country extension available, use it first; a 30 day extension without exit costs AED 1,200 and needs no travel. After extensions run out, the bus is the most affordable route to a fresh 60 day visa, with the trade off of a longer day and a limited departure schedule. The flight option costs AED 1,550, operates daily and is back in Dubai in six to twelve hours, ideal for Iceland travellers with work or school commitments.
Common problems for Iceland applicants and how we prevent them
- Late bookings. Limited departure days mean seats disappear fast in busy seasons, so start early.
- Passport validity under six months. Renew before you travel, as neither Oman nor UAE immigration will accept a short validity passport.
- Outstanding fines. Clear them in the GDRFA or ICP app before the trip, or you will be stopped at the exit counter.
- Believing there is a buffer. There is not, and fines start the day after expiry.
- Undisclosed history. Prior overstays, bans or uncancelled visas can lead to refusal, so share them with us upfront.
- Bringing only a passport copy. The original Iceland passport is mandatory at the border.
Iceland passport Bus visa change FAQ
How many hours does the bus trip take?
Roughly one day door to door. A security check can extend approval to 24 to 48 hours, in which case the overnight option in Oman applies.
Bus visa change price for a Iceland passport?
From AED 1,000 for cancelled residents and on arrival holders, AED 1,300 for tourist visa holders, with everything included. Deposits, where applicable, are confirmed in advance.
When does the coach depart?
The service runs Sunday to Wednesday only. There are no Thursday, Friday or Saturday departures, which is why we ask Iceland travellers to book 7 to 10 days before the visa expires.
Do Iceland passport holders need an Oman visa for the trip?
An Oman visa is required for the crossing and we handle the eVisa application for Iceland passports as part of the service.
Can I do a Bus visa change on a cancelled residence visa?
Yes, and it is the situation we see most often. Cancelled residents pay AED 1,000 and receive a 60 day tourist visa.
Can I do this more than once?
There is no fixed limit, but every application is assessed on its own and repeated back to back changes attract closer scrutiny. Most of our clients do one or two before moving to a residence visa or leaving the UAE.
Is a refund possible if immigration refuses?
Refusals are rare. If immigration declines, you cannot re enter the UAE on the return coach and would need to travel onward from Oman. Visa processing fees are not refundable because they cover government costs, which is why we assess risk factors such as previous overstays or bans before you pay.
Is it lawful to do this?
Yes, completely. It follows standard immigration procedure, and a licensed agency such as ours submits the application through the proper system.
Get a quote for your Iceland passport
Message us on WhatsApp at +971 52 292 1011 or +971 4 220 2133 with your Iceland passport scan and current visa. Within the hour we confirm you qualify, secure the seat and send your payment options. White Sky Travel and Tourism LLC is a licensed Dubai travel agency at Room 202, Royal Class Building, Dubai Investment Park 1, Dubai.