From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
ICP says tourist-visa applications must be submitted by a licensed tourism establishment. Its channels include the official website or smart application and authorized typing or tourism offices. The exact sponsor, booking conditions and eligibility depend on the visa product; check the issuing service before paying.
Submit through the official channel
Use UAE tourist visa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Details that can change your plans
Tourist visa stay limits depend on the permit
ICP lists tourist-visa stay options of 30, 60 or 90 days, depending on the product. For the five-year multiple-entry tourist visa, it sets a maximum of 90 days per visit and 180 days per year. These are different visa products, so check the stay limit and validity shown on your issued permission and count earlier visits where applicable.
Official guidanceUnited Arab Emirates at a glance
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Currency
- AED
- Calling code
- +971
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Lesotho need a visa for United Arab Emirates?
For tourism in United Arab Emirates, travelers using an ordinary passport from Lesotho should arrange an eVisa before travel. ICP says tourist-visa applications must be submitted by a licensed tourism establishment. Its channels include the official website or smart application and authorized typing or tourism offices. The exact sponsor, booking conditions and eligibility depend on the visa product; check the issuing service before paying.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
How long can I stay in United Arab Emirates with a visitor visa?
ICP lists tourist-visa stay options of 30, 60 or 90 days, depending on the product. For the five-year multiple-entry tourist visa, it sets a maximum of 90 days per visit and 180 days per year. These are different visa products, so check the stay limit and validity shown on your issued permission and count earlier visits where applicable.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open UAE tourist visa
ICP says tourist-visa applications must be submitted by a licensed tourism establishment. Its channels include the official website or smart application and authorized typing or tourism offices. The exact sponsor, booking conditions and eligibility depend on the visa product; check the issuing service before paying.
Check UAE entry and visa options
Official guidance on visa-free entry, visas on arrival and advance visas.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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