Visa extension without exit for Antigua and Barbuda passport holders

For travellers from Antigua and Barbuda, the Visa extension is the simplest way to stay longer: no airport, no bus, just a 30 day extension processed while you remain in the UAE. Each 30 day extension costs AED 1,200, takes two to three working days in most cases, and is managed entirely through WhatsApp with our team. Below you will find eligibility, pricing for Antigua and Barbuda citizens, the extension limits, the application deadline and your options after 120 days.

In short: Antigua and Barbuda passport holders pay AED 1,200 for each 30 day Visa extension, approved in two to three working days without leaving the country. Three extensions on a 30 day visa, two on a 60 day visa, 120 days maximum. Apply five to seven days before expiry through the agency that issued your visa.

The meaning of Visa extension for Antigua and Barbuda passport holders

A Visa extension is an extension of the current permit; the visa number stays the same and the expiry date moves forward by 30 days. The request goes to immigration under the account that issued the visa, and approval extends the expiry date linked to your Antigua and Barbuda passport. Nothing physical happens on your side; you continue your visit and we send the approved extension on WhatsApp.

This is different from an airport to airport visa change or a visa change by bus to Oman, both of which involve leaving the UAE and returning on a completely new tourist visa. For Antigua and Barbuda visitors who still qualify, the extension is the cheapest and least disruptive option, and it is the one we recommend first.

Who qualifies

Eligibility for a Visa extension depends on three things: the visa you hold, how many extensions you have already used, and which agency issued the visa. WhatsApp us your visa copy and we will tell you straight away if an extension is possible for a Antigua and Barbuda passport or if you need a visa change instead.

• Visitors on an agency issued 30 or 60 day visit visa who have not yet reached the extension limit.
• Visitors who have not reached 120 days in the UAE on the current visa.
• Holders of a visa issued by us. The UAE system routes extension requests through the issuing agency, which is why the same agency rule applies.

Visas issued elsewhere can be extended by that agency; alternatively, we arrange an airport to airport change at AED 1,550 or a bus visa change from AED 1,000, each providing a new 60 day visa. Visas issued on arrival and residence visas cannot be extended through this service.

UAE visit visa extension charges for Antigua and Barbuda citizens

A 30 day extension is AED 1,200 for all passports, Antigua and Barbuda included; there is no nationality based pricing on extensions.

• 30 day extension: AED 1,200
• Two month visa extension: AED 2,400, processed as two consecutive 30 day extensions

The fee covers the government charge and our processing, and it is not refundable if immigration declines the extension, because the government fee is paid at submission. Overstay fines, if any, are paid by the traveller to immigration and are not part of the extension fee. A Antigua and Barbuda visitor needing 30 days should extend; one needing 60 days after the limit should look at the exit routes.

Instalment plans for UAE residents

Residents of the UAE booking for Antigua and Barbuda 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. Applicants who are not UAE residents pay through a secure online link. Family extensions are handled together, and the combined total can be split the same way.

Visa extension requirements for Antigua and Barbuda passport holders

Extensions need less paperwork than a new visa. Message us these three items on WhatsApp:

1. Passport copy showing at least six months validity.
2. A recent colour photograph, white background, passport dimensions, no glasses.
3. The current visa copy, which we use to check the expiry date and remaining extensions.

No bank statement, hotel booking or return ticket is required for the extension itself. Immigration can request further documents at its discretion, and we pass any such request on to Antigua and Barbuda travellers without delay.

The application process step by step

1. WhatsApp your documents to +971 52 292 1011 or +971 4 220 2133 a week before expiry. We verify the dates and confirm whether a Antigua and Barbuda passport can be extended.
2. Complete payment through the link or instalment option we provide. We file the extension once payment clears.
3. We submit the extension to immigration and keep you updated. Most Antigua and Barbuda applications are approved within two to three working days, though immigration may occasionally take longer.
4. Once approved, we send the extension PDF on WhatsApp. It shows the new expiry date and should travel with your passport.

The five to seven day rule for Antigua and Barbuda visitors

Applications are only accepted while the visa is still valid. Once it expires, extension is no longer possible. Because approval takes two to three working days and government offices close at weekends and on public holidays, Antigua and Barbuda passport holders should message us five to seven days before expiry. When chaining extensions, start each one a few days early and count your total days from the original entry.

Overstay rules in 2026

UAE visit and tourist visas have no grace period after expiry. A fine of AED 50 applies for every day of overstay, the same flat rate across all visa types and emirates, and it starts the day after expiry. After 30 days of overstay, an exit permit costing about AED 250 to 300 becomes necessary as well. An expired visa means a visa change rather than an extension: pay the fine, then exit by air or bus with us and return on a new visa.

When extension is no longer possible

Once a Antigua and Barbuda visitor has used every extension and reached 120 days, exit is mandatory. Four options follow: airport to airport at AED 1,550 and back the same day, the bus to Oman from AED 1,000 taking roughly a day, a return home before a new visa, or a residence visa through an employer or family member. Both exit routes issue a new 60 day tourist visa regardless of which agency issued the original, and we arrange either on WhatsApp.

Common problems for Antigua and Barbuda applicants and how we prevent them

• Missing the deadline. Once the visa lapses, only an exit route remains.
• Approaching a different agency. The same agency rule means we can only extend visas we issued; for others, use an exit route.
• Forgetting that extensions add to the original stay rather than replacing it.
• Short passport validity, which leads to refusal.
• Applying with an arrival stamp or residency, which cannot be extended through an agency.

Questions Antigua and Barbuda travellers ask us

Is extension without exit possible for Antigua and Barbuda citizens?

You can. Antigua and Barbuda passport holders on an agency issued 30 or 60 day visa extend in country as long as extensions remain, the 120 day limit is respected, and the issuing agency files the request.

How much does a Visa extension cost for Antigua and Barbuda citizens?

One month costs AED 1,200 and two months cost AED 2,400, issued as two 30 day extensions. The fee does not vary by nationality, so Antigua and Barbuda passports pay the standard rate.

How long does a Visa extension take?

Most extensions are approved within two to three working days. Weekends and public holidays are not counted, and immigration may occasionally take longer, so apply five to seven days before expiry.

How many times can a Antigua and Barbuda citizen extend a UAE tourist visa?

Up to three times for a 30 day visa and twice for a 60 day visa, always within a 120 day ceiling.

Who can process my extension?

Only the issuing agency can extend a visa in country; that is how the immigration system works, not an agency policy. For visas issued elsewhere, ask that agency, or book an exit route with us (airport to airport AED 1,550, bus from AED 1,000) for a fresh 60 day visa.

When do fines start?

There is no grace period. Fines of AED 50 per day begin immediately after expiry, and an exit permit costing roughly AED 250 to 300 is needed if the overstay exceeds 30 days.

What about family members on Antigua and Barbuda passports?

Yes. We process extensions for spouses, children and other family members together, and UAE residents booking for family can split the combined total across Tabby, Tamara or a UAE credit card plan.

What happens if it is not approved?

Immigration can decline at its discretion, though it seldom does for eligible Antigua and Barbuda applicants. The fee is not returned on refusal, and an exit route becomes necessary before expiry.

Apply for your Visa extension with White Sky Travel

Send your passport copy and visa on WhatsApp to +971 52 292 1011 or +971 4 220 2133 with five to seven days remaining. Expect an eligibility answer, an issuer check and a payment link or instalment plan within an hour. White Sky Travel operates from Room 202, Royal Class Building, Dubai Investment Park 1, Dubai, as a fully licensed agency for extensions, visa changes, new visas, flights, hotels and insurance.