Dubai visa for Australia citizens: price, documents and process

Travellers from Australia who need a Dubai visa can get a 30 or 60 day UAE tourist visa from us in single or multiple entry, and the approval normally takes between 24 and 72 hours. The 30 day visa starts at AED 450, four documents are enough for most applicants, and we handle every step on WhatsApp. Here is everything a Australia traveller needs to know: cost, paperwork, timing, validity and what happens when the visa is about to expire.

Quick answer: a Dubai visa for a Australia passport costs AED 450 for 30 days single entry, AED 650 for 60 days single entry, AED 800 for 30 days multiple entry and AED 1,000 for 60 days multiple entry. Processing takes 24 to 72 hours and the visa must be used to enter the UAE within 60 days of issue.

Is a Dubai visa required for Australia citizens?

Unless a passport qualifies for visa on arrival, a prearranged tourist visa is required, and that is what we provide. Some passports are stamped on arrival instead, and the list of eligible countries is updated periodically. To be certain about the current rule for Australia citizens, WhatsApp us your passport page and we will check it at no cost.

Australia passport Dubai visa fees

Current Dubai visa pricing for Australia citizens, verified September 2026:

• Single entry 30 day visa: AED 450
• Single entry 60 day visa: AED 650
• 30 day multiple entry: AED 800
• Multiple entry 60 day visa: AED 1,000

The 30 day visa is the shortest tourist option the UAE offers. Fees are not refundable on rejection, since the government charge is paid the moment the application is lodged.

Does a Australia passport need a deposit?

Some passports are asked for a refundable security deposit. This is independent of the visa cost, refunded once you depart the UAE, and we tell Australia applicants in advance whether one applies.

Payment options

Residents of the UAE booking for Australia 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. Everyone else is sent a secure payment link online.

Documents required for a Dubai visa on a Australia passport

Send these on WhatsApp and we can usually confirm eligibility within the hour:

1. 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.
2. A recent colour photograph, white background, passport dimensions, no glasses.
3. A return or two way flight ticket; if you do not have one, we can arrange the flights.
4. A birth certificate for children under 18. Some nationalities must also provide a national ID copy.

A bank statement covering six months is required for certain passports. Where Australia citizens are affected, the statement of a family member living in the UAE is accepted. On arrival, immigration may request evidence of funds, so have a bank card or cash to hand.

Applying through a family member or friend in the UAE

For sponsored applications the UAE resident supplies a passport copy and residence visa page valid for six months, both sides of their Emirates ID, and the online guarantee form at applyvisa.app. If a statement is requested, a UAE family member may supply it on the applicant’s behalf, but a friend’s statement is not accepted.

Getting your Dubai visa in four steps

1. WhatsApp your documents to +971 52 292 1011 or +971 4 220 2133. We review them within hours and recommend the right visa for your trip.
2. Complete payment through the link or instalment option we provide. We submit the application once documents and payment are in place.
3. The application is filed and monitored by our team. Expect 24 to 72 hours for most Australia applicants, with occasional delays or extra document requests from immigration.
4. The approved visa arrives as a PDF on WhatsApp. Carry a printed or digital copy for the airline and for immigration on arrival.

How long the Dubai visa is valid

Entry must take place within 60 days of issue, or the visa lapses. The stay period, 30 or 60 days, starts counting from your arrival date. With single entry you may arrive once; multiple entry permits several arrivals within the validity, ideal for regional itineraries that pass through Oman, Saudi Arabia or Qatar. Employment is not permitted on a tourist visa.

Why the expiry date matters

UAE visit and tourist visas have no grace period after expiry. Every day beyond expiry costs AED 50, whichever emirate issued the visa, starting immediately. Overstays beyond 30 days additionally require an exit permit of roughly AED 250 to 300. We send Australia clients a reminder on WhatsApp before the visa expires so that you can extend or exit in time.

Can Australia citizens extend the visa?

A 30 day visa can be extended three times for 30 days each, and a 60 day visa twice for 30 days each, with no exit required. Combined stay is capped at 120 days. Once you reach the maximum, you must exit and re enter, either through an airport to airport visa change or by bus to Oman. Extensions are only accepted before expiry, so message us while you still have a week or more left.

Another route for Australia passports

We can also issue a Sharjah 60 day single entry visa for AED 1,200, which requires no security deposit. It works for the entire country, including Dubai. Ask us on WhatsApp which option is better for a Australia passport.

Why applications get held up

• Back cover not sent. It is the most common omission, so attach it from the start.
• Less than six months on the passport. Immigration will not approve the visa in that case.
• Unclear document images. A clean, well lit scan avoids delays.
• Undisclosed immigration history. Old fines or bans affect approval, so share them with us upfront.
• Passports bearing a single name, which require a supporting document before we can apply.
• Tight timelines. Three working days is the minimum, and peak seasons need more.

Questions Australia travellers ask us

What is the processing time?

Usually one to three working days. The decision rests with immigration, and delays are possible, so do not book non changeable flights until the visa is issued.

What does the 30 day visa cost?

AED 450 for single entry and AED 800 for multiple entry. Indian and Filipino passports pay AED 400 and AED 750. A refundable deposit may apply for some nationalities and is confirmed on WhatsApp.

Price of a two month visa?

For Australia passports AED 650 single entry and AED 1,000 multiple entry; Indian and Filipino citizens pay AED 600 and AED 950.

Are financial documents needed?

Bank statement requirements vary by nationality. Where one is needed, a family member living in the UAE can provide it. Separately, immigration can ask for proof of funds on arrival. We confirm the position for Australia citizens on WhatsApp.

Is in country extension possible?

Yes. Extensions of 30 days are available three times on a 30 day visa and twice on a 60 day visa, all from inside the UAE, up to 120 days. Once exhausted, a visa change by air or bus is needed.

Is there a grace period after the Dubai visa expires?

None. The AED 50 daily fine starts the day after the visa expires, with an exit permit of around AED 250 to 300 added after 30 days of overstay.

What if immigration refuses my Dubai visa?

No refund applies on refusal, since immigration retains the processing charge. You can apply again once the problem is addressed.

Can I add my child to the application?

Yes. Each child needs their own visa and pays the same fee as an adult. Send the child’s passport, photo and birth certificate on WhatsApp along with the parents’ documents.

Can I look for a job on this visa?

No. The visa is for visiting only. Taking up work requires an employment visa arranged by a UAE employer.

Contact us for a Dubai visa

WhatsApp your Australia passport scan and travel dates to +971 52 292 1011 or +971 4 220 2133. We confirm the exact fee, the document list and any rule specific to Australia passports, then share payment or instalment details. White Sky Travel operates from Room 202, Royal Class Building, Dubai Investment Park 1, Dubai, as a fully licensed agency offering visas, flights, hotels, insurance and UAE attractions.