El Salvador passport Dubai visa price and requirements

El Salvador passport holders can apply for a Dubai visa through White Sky Travel and receive a 30 or 60 day tourist visa, single or multiple entry, typically within one to three working days. Prices start at AED 450, you need only four documents, and everything happens over WhatsApp from our office in Dubai Investment Park. This page explains what a El Salvador passport holder pays, what to send, how long it takes, and how the visa can be extended once you are in the UAE.

Short version: four visa options for El Salvador passports, from AED 450 for 30 days single entry to AED 1,000 for 60 days multiple entry, approved in 24 to 72 hours and valid for entry within 60 days of issue.

El Salvador passport and UAE entry rules

A prearranged visa is the standard route for most travellers, and it is the product we issue for El Salvador passports. A limited number of passports receive a visa on arrival at UAE airports, and the list changes from time to time. To be certain about the current rule for El Salvador citizens, WhatsApp us your passport page and we will check it at no cost.

What a Dubai visa costs from Dubai

Our rate card for El Salvador passports, confirmed in September 2026, is as follows:

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

Thirty days is the minimum tourist visa length, and nothing shorter exists in this category. All visa fees, including our service fee, are not refundable if immigration rejects the application, because the government charge is paid at submission.

A note on deposits

Certain nationalities may need to place a refundable security deposit. The deposit sits apart from the visa fee, is returned after you leave the UAE, and we confirm the amount for El Salvador citizens on WhatsApp before booking.

Instalment plans for UAE residents

UAE residents applying for a family member or friend from El Salvador can split the visa fee 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. Other travellers pay by a secure online payment link that we send on WhatsApp.

Paperwork for a Dubai visa

Message us these items on WhatsApp and we will normally confirm your eligibility within an hour:

1. Your passport data page plus a photo of the back cover, with six months or more validity. We ask for both because the back cover is the item most often forgotten.
2. A white background colour photo in passport format, without eyewear.
3. A round trip ticket, which we can also book for you if it is not yet arranged.
4. If the applicant is a minor, a birth certificate. Certain passports additionally need a national ID card copy.

Bank statement requirements depend on nationality. Should El Salvador be one of the passports that needs one, a relative in the UAE can submit their own statement for you. Bear in mind that immigration officers sometimes ask arriving passengers to show they can fund their stay, so keep a card or cash accessible.

Sponsor requirements

Sponsors based in the UAE send their passport and residence visa copies with six months validity, front and back of the Emirates ID, and complete the guarantee form at applyvisa.app. The sponsor’s bank statement can stand in for the applicant’s where one is required, but this applies to family members only, not friends.

How El Salvador citizens apply

1. Send your documents on WhatsApp to +971 52 292 1011 or +971 4 220 2133. We check them the same day and tell you which visa suits your travel dates.
2. Make the payment through the link we send. The application goes to immigration as soon as payment clears and documents are approved.
3. We file with immigration and follow up. Typical turnaround for El Salvador citizens is 24 to 72 hours, subject to immigration’s discretion.
4. We forward the visa PDF on WhatsApp. Keep it with your passport for the airline counter and arrival immigration.

Validity and duration of stay

You have 60 days from the issue date to enter the UAE. Your permitted stay runs from the entry stamp, not from the issue date. Single entry means one arrival only, while multiple entry allows repeated exits and returns during the validity period, useful for side trips to Oman, Saudi Arabia or Qatar. Employment is not permitted on a tourist visa.

Why the expiry date matters

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. A WhatsApp reminder from us before expiry helps El Salvador visitors avoid fines.

Can El Salvador 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. The overall ceiling is 120 days of stay. 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.

Sharjah visa option

An alternative is the 60 day single entry visa issued through Sharjah, priced at AED 1,200 without any deposit. It is valid for the whole UAE, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Message us and we will compare both routes for your El Salvador passport.

How to keep your application on track

• No back cover scan. Send it together with the front page.
• A passport expiring within six months of travel.
• Blurred or cropped photos. Use a clear, full colour scan with all four corners visible.
• Earlier violations or uncancelled visas. Be open with us so we can check the record first.
• Passports bearing a single name, which require a supporting document before we can apply.
• Booking flights before the visa is approved without allowing enough processing time.

Frequently asked questions about Dubai visa for El Salvador passport

When will I receive my visa?

Typically 24 to 72 hours. Immigration sets the timeline and may ask for more documents, so allow three working days or more before your flight.

How much is a 30 day Dubai visa for El Salvador citizens?

AED 450 single or AED 800 multiple entry. Indian and Filipino rates are AED 400 and AED 750. Deposits, where applicable, are confirmed before payment.

Price of a two month visa?

AED 650 for single entry and AED 1,000 for multiple entry. Indian and Filipino passports pay AED 600 and AED 950.

Will immigration ask for proof of funds?

Only for certain nationalities. A UAE resident family member’s statement is accepted in those cases. Regardless, carry a card or cash on arrival in case immigration asks for proof of funds. WhatsApp us to check the rule for El Salvador.

What if I want to stay longer?

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.

Can I get my money back on refusal?

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

Is there a visa for minors?

Certainly. Every child is issued a separate visa at the same rate, and a birth certificate is required in addition to the passport and photo.

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 El Salvador passport scan and travel dates to +971 52 292 1011 or +971 4 220 2133. Within the hour we confirm eligibility, price and paperwork for El Salvador citizens and send your payment options. We are a licensed UAE travel agency located at Room 202, Royal Class Building, Dubai Investment Park 1, Dubai, and can add flights, hotels, travel insurance and attraction tickets to your visa booking.