Visa extension for Ethiopia passport

If you hold a Ethiopia passport and your UAE visit visa is running out, a Visa extension lets you stay another 30 days without leaving the country. 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. Read on for the rules that apply to Ethiopia passports: cost, number of extensions, timing, documents and the exit routes once the maximum is reached.

The essentials for Ethiopia citizens: AED 1,200 per 30 day extension, no exit required, two to three working days processing, a 120 day ceiling on total stay, and a five to seven day lead time before expiry. Only the issuing agency can process it.

The meaning of Visa extension for Ethiopia passport holders

Unlike a visa change, a Visa extension keeps your existing visa and simply adds 30 days to it. We file the extension through the issuing account, and immigration updates the expiry date on your Ethiopia passport record. 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. Wherever a Ethiopia citizen is still within the extension limits, this is the option we recommend before anything else.

Eligibility for Ethiopia passport holders

A Visa extension is available when the visa type allows it, the extension count has not been exhausted, and the application goes through the original issuer. Message a photo of your visa to our WhatsApp and we confirm eligibility for Ethiopia citizens before you pay anything.

• Visit and tourist visa holders on a 30 day or 60 day visa issued through a travel agency. A 30 day visa can be extended three times and a 60 day visa twice, each by 30 days.
• Travellers who will remain within the 120 day ceiling after the extension is added.
• Those whose visa came from White Sky Travel, since extensions run through the issuing account under immigration rules.

If your visa was issued by a different agency, you have two choices: ask that agency to extend it, or use an exit route with us. An airport to airport visa change costs AED 1,550 and a visa change by bus to Oman starts from AED 1,000, and both give you a fresh 60 day visa regardless of who issued the first one. Visas issued on arrival and residence visas cannot be extended through this service.

UAE visit visa extension charges for Ethiopia citizens

The Visa extension fee is AED 1,200 per 30 day extension, and the price is the same for every nationality, including Ethiopia.

• One month visa extension: AED 1,200 for 30 days
• 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. Fines for overstaying are paid directly to immigration and sit outside the extension price. If you only need a month, extend; if you need two months and have run out of extensions, a new visa by air or bus is the better route for a Ethiopia passport.

Spreading the cost

For UAE residents applying on behalf of Ethiopia family or friends, the AED 1,200 can be spread with Tabby up to 12 months, Tamara on extendable terms, or a UAE credit card over 3, 6, 9 or 12 months according to the bank. All other applicants receive a secure online payment link. We extend spouses and children together and apply one instalment plan to the combined fee.

What Ethiopia citizens need to send us

The document list for an extension is short, because immigration already holds your details from the original visa. Send these on WhatsApp:

1. A clear copy of your Ethiopia passport, valid for at least six months.
2. One colour passport photo on a plain white background.
3. Your existing visa PDF, which tells us the entry date, expiry and extension count.

You will not be asked for financial documents, a hotel booking or a ticket to extend. In rare cases immigration asks for something extra; if so, we let Ethiopia applicants know straight away.

The application process step by step

1. Send your documents on WhatsApp to +971 52 292 1011 or +971 4 220 2133 at least five to seven days before your visa expires. We check the expiry date and extension count and confirm eligibility the same day.
2. Make the payment through the link we send. We submit as soon as it is confirmed.
3. We file with immigration and follow up. Typical turnaround for Ethiopia citizens is two to three working days.
4. We forward the extension PDF on WhatsApp; the new expiry date is on it, so keep it handy.

Timing your Visa extension

An extension is only possible on a live visa, which is why the expiry date is the hard deadline. With two to three working days of processing and no weekend service, a five to seven day lead time protects Ethiopia visitors from missing the deadline. If you plan to extend more than once, apply for the next extension a few days before the current one ends, and keep an eye on the 120 day total.

Why the expiry date is final

Visitors do not receive any grace days after the expiry date. An expired visa attracts AED 50 per day in fines from day one, and the rate is the same everywhere in the UAE. After 30 days of overstay, an exit permit costing about AED 250 to 300 becomes necessary as well. Once expired, the visa cannot be extended. You settle the fine and use an exit route, airport to airport or bus, which we organise for Ethiopia travellers.

What to do after the maximum extensions

Once a Ethiopia visitor has used every extension and reached 120 days, exit is mandatory. From there you have four routes: an airport to airport visa change at AED 1,550 with a same day return by flydubai, a visa change by bus to Oman from AED 1,000 over about one day, returning home and applying for a fresh visa later, or converting to a residence visa if an employer or family sponsor is available. Either exit route resets you on a new 60 day visa, and the same agency rule does not apply to them.

How to keep your application on track

• Waiting until expiry day, which leaves no room for processing time.
• Not knowing who issued the visa. Ask the person who arranged it, since the extension has to go through that agency.
• Losing track of cumulative days. The 120 day cap runs from first entry, including every extension.
• Passport validity under six months. Immigration will not extend a visa on a passport close to expiry.
• Trying to extend a visa on arrival or a residence visa. This service covers agency issued visit visas only; other permits need a different route.

Frequently asked questions about Visa extension for Ethiopia passport

Can I extend my UAE visit visa without exiting on a Ethiopia passport?

You can. Ethiopia 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.

What is the 1 month visa extension price in Dubai?

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 Ethiopia passports pay the standard rate.

When will I receive the extension?

Typically two to three working days, excluding weekends and public holidays. Immigration can take longer in some cases, which is why a five to seven day lead time is recommended.

Can I extend my 30 day visa more than once?

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?

The same agency rule applies to every nationality, Ethiopia included. If we did not issue the visa, we cannot extend it, but we can reset you on a new 60 day visa by air (AED 1,550) or bus (from AED 1,000).

How many days can I stay after the visa ends?

No grace days exist. Overstaying costs AED 50 per day from day one, plus an exit permit of approximately AED 250 to 300 once the overstay passes 30 days.

Can spouse and children extend at the same time?

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?

Rejection is uncommon for eligible applications. Fees are not refunded on refusal, since immigration retains the charge, and the fallback is an exit route before the visa expires. Our pre check is designed to catch problems early.

Get a quote for your Ethiopia passport

Send your passport copy and visa on WhatsApp to +971 52 292 1011 or +971 4 220 2133 with five to seven days remaining. Within the hour we confirm eligibility for Ethiopia citizens, check the issuer and send your payment options. Our office is at Room 202, Royal Class Building, Dubai Investment Park 1, Dubai. Alongside extensions we handle A2A and bus visa changes, new visas, flights, hotels and travel insurance.