How much is the Bus visa change package?

AED 1,000 or AED 1,300 depending on your current visa, all in. The price covers transport both ways, the Oman visa, the new UAE visa and border charges. We confirm any deposit for Tunisia citizens before booking.

Is the bus route possible for cancelled residents from Tunisia?

Yes, and it is the situation we see most often. Cancelled residents pay AED 1,000 and receive a 60 day tourist visa.

Bus visa change document checklist for Tunisia citizens

Four items: passport scan with the back cover and six months validity, a recent passport photo, the current visa or cancellation paper, and a local contact number. Whether a bank statement is needed depends on nationality, which we confirm for Tunisia applicants.

Can Tunisia passport holders do a Bus visa change more than once?

No official cap exists, though immigration reviews each case separately and frequent repeats draw more attention. Most Tunisia visitors do one or two before obtaining residency or departing.

When do overstay fines start?

There is no grace period. Fines of AED 50 per day begin immediately after expiry and must be settled before departure. An exit permit of roughly AED 250 to 300 is needed if the overstay exceeds 30 days.

What if my visa is not approved while I am in Oman?

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 a Bus visa change an official process?

Yes. It is a standard immigration process: you exit on your old visa and enter on a new one issued by UAE authorities. Always use a licensed agency so the visa is applied through official channels.

Tunisia passport Bus visa change from Dubai to Oman

A Bus visa change to Oman is the most economical route for Tunisia passport holders who need to exit the UAE and come back on a new tourist visa. Our package covers the return bus, the Oman entry visa, UAE visa processing and all border charges, starting at AED 1,000. Below we cover eligibility, cost, timing, paperwork and what actually happens between Dubai and the Oman border for Tunisia travellers.

Short version: from AED 1,000 all in for a Tunisia passport, Sunday to Wednesday departures, one day round trip to the Oman border, new 60 day UAE tourist visa issued before you return.

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.

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What is a Bus visa change to Oman?

A Bus visa change works on one principle: you must be outside the UAE before a new tourist visa can be activated, and the Oman land border is the closest place to do that. Immigration only links a new visa to a Tunisia passport once the holder has left the UAE, which is why the trip to Oman is essential. You travel by road to Oman, stay on the Omani side while the application is processed, and re enter the UAE with the new 60 day 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 Tunisia visitors who can spare a day and want the cheapest package.

Who from Tunisia can use the Bus visa change?

The Oman bus route is open to a defined list of nationalities and to specific visa categories. Message a scan of your Tunisia passport and existing visa to our WhatsApp and we confirm eligibility for the bus, the flight, or an extension without exit. The route is popular with:

People on a visit visa who have no extension left and must exit to receive a new visa.
Cancelled residence visa holders who want to stay on as visitors while they find a new job or wrap up their affairs.
On arrival visa holders who have reached the limit of their stamp.

Why timing matters in 2026

UAE authorities charge AED 50 for every day a visit visa remains expired, and the same flat rate applies across all visa types and emirates. No grace period applies to visit visas, so the counter starts the very next day. If you have overstayed, the fine must be paid before you depart; the coach cannot take you across the border with unpaid fines on your record. Because the service runs Sunday to Wednesday only and seats are limited, we ask Tunisia travellers to book 7 to 10 days before the visa expires.

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Bus visa change price for Tunisia passport holders

The price depends on your current visa status rather than your nationality, though certain passports carry a refundable deposit or surcharge.

Cancelled residence visa or visa on arrival holders: AED 1,000
Existing tourist visa: AED 1,300

Included in both: return coach, Oman visa, UAE visa processing and border fees. We issue a 60 day single entry visa as standard. A 30 day version is sometimes available, so ask us when you book. For those who need it, an overnight option in Oman is offered. Fines for overstaying are cleared directly with immigration and sit outside the package price.

Some Tunisia applicants may need to place a refundable security deposit. It is independent of the package price, is returned after you exit the country, and we state the amount clearly on WhatsApp first.

Instalment options

UAE residents booking a Bus visa change for a family member or friend from Tunisia can spread the cost using Tabby with up to 12 months, Tamara with extendable terms, or a UAE credit card with 3, 6, 9 or 12 month plans depending on the issuing bank. Everyone else is sent a secure payment link online.

What Tunisia citizens need to send us

Message us these items on WhatsApp and we will normally confirm your eligibility within an 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.
One colour passport photo on a plain white background.
A copy of the visa you are on now: tourist visa, arrival stamp, or the official cancellation paper if your residency was cancelled.
A reachable UAE number and address so we can share pick up instructions.

A bank statement covering six months is required for certain passports. Where Tunisia citizens are affected, the statement of a family member living in the UAE is accepted. We handle the Oman eVisa application ahead of time; nothing is needed from you at the Omani side. On travel day, have the physical passport and some means of payment with you in case proof of funds is requested at the border.

Bus visa change step by step for Tunisia travellers

Before travel

After verification and payment we lodge the Oman eVisa, book your coach seat and send the pick up location and time on WhatsApp. Clear outstanding fines online through GDRFA or ICP ahead of the trip.

Leaving the UAE

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 Tunisia passport without delay. You clear Omani immigration on the prearranged eVisa.

Waiting in Oman

Most Tunisia applications clear within a few hours, and the approved visa reaches your phone as a PDF. Should a security check be triggered, expect 24 to 48 hours. We arrange the overnight stay and monitor the status with you. Approval is always at the discretion of UAE immigration.

The return leg

You return through the same border, presenting the visa PDF and your Tunisia passport. The visa clock starts on the date you come back into the UAE. The coach drops you back in Dubai the same evening, or the next day if you took the overnight option.

Bus visa change compared with other options

Where an extension is still possible, take it: the in country option costs AED 1,200 for 30 days and requires no trip. With no extension left, the Bus visa change offers the lowest price for a new 60 day visa, if a day on the road and midweek travel suit you. The air route at AED 1,550 runs every day and takes six to twelve hours, which makes it the better choice for families, seniors and busy professionals.

What can go wrong and how to avoid it

Booking too late. The coach runs Sunday to Wednesday only and seats fill quickly around Eid, December and January, so message us 7 to 10 days ahead.
Short passport validity, which is rejected at both the Omani and UAE counters.
Outstanding fines. Clear them in the GDRFA or ICP app before the trip, or you will be stopped at the exit counter.
Assuming a grace period. There is none, so a visa expiring on the 10th must be extended or exited by the 10th.
Undisclosed history. Prior overstays, bans or uncancelled visas can lead to refusal, so share them with us upfront.
Forgetting the original passport. Photocopies are not accepted at either border; the physical Tunisia passport must travel with you.

Questions Tunisia travellers ask us

How long will I be away from Dubai?

Plan for a full day. Most Tunisia travellers return the same evening; a security review can add 24 to 48 hours and an overnight stay.

Bus visa change price for a Tunisia passport?

The package costs AED 1,000 if you hold a cancellation paper or arrival stamp and AED 1,300 if you are on a tourist visa. Coach, Oman visa, UAE visa and border fees are included. Some nationalities may need a refundable deposit.

Which days does the Bus visa change run?

Departures are Sunday through Wednesday. No coaches run Thursday to Saturday, so plan ahead and book 7 to 10 days in advance.

Is an Oman visa required?

Yes, an Oman entry visa is required, and it is included in the package. We apply for it through the official eVisa system before travel day, so you do not need to arrange anything with Omani immigration yourself.

My residency was cancelled. Can I take the bus?

Yes. This is the most common case we handle and it qualifies for the AED 1,000 price. Send us the cancellation paper and we convert you to a 60 day tourist visa.

How many times can a Tunisia citizen do a Bus visa change?

You may repeat it, but approval is never automatic and repeated changes are scrutinised. One or two is typical.

Is a refund possible if immigration refuses?

Rejection is uncommon. Should it happen, you would need to fly on from Oman to your home country or another destination, and the visa fee is not refundable as it is a government charge. We flag risks before booking.

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.

Contact us for a Bus visa change to Oman

Reach us on WhatsApp, +971 52 292 1011 or +971 4 220 2133, with a scan of your passport and existing visa. Within the hour we confirm you qualify, secure the seat and send your payment options. You can also visit us at Room 202, Royal Class Building, Dubai Investment Park 1, Dubai.

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