--- title: "eVisas.io — UAE Visit Visa Extension: 2026 Rules for Tourists & Business Travellers" description: "GDRFA now lets visitors extend a UAE visit visa twice — 30 days each — without leaving the country. Step-by-step guide with fees and required documents." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "NewsArticle", "headline": "UAE Visit Visa Extension: 2026 Rules for Tourists & Business Travellers", "description": "GDRFA now lets visitors extend a UAE visit visa twice — 30 days each — without leaving the country. 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Step-by-step guide with fees and required documents. ![](/__l5e/assets-v1/31b3fd6e-48c5-4b3e-b375-49825c24d0ef/uae-visit-visa-extension-2026.jpg) UAE tourist visa stamp on an open passport beside a Dubai skyline at golden hour sunset, representing 2026 visit visa extension rules. The UAE's General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has confirmed the 2026 framework for extending a UAE visit visa from inside the country. Tourists and business travellers can now extend their stay **twice for 30 days each**, eliminating the older "visa run" requirement to exit and re-enter via a neighbouring country. ## Who can extend a UAE visit visa from inside the country? - Holders of a 30-day or 60-day single-entry tourist visa. - Holders of a 60-day visit visa sponsored by a UAE resident or business. - The visa must still be valid on the date the extension is filed — applications submitted after expiry attract overstay fines. ## How much does the extension cost? The standard government fee for each 30-day extension is **AED 600**, plus an AED 100 service charge and AED 100 e-service fee. Total cost per extension is approximately **AED 800**. Two extensions therefore cost around AED 1,600 in government fees, separate from any agent service charge. ## Documents required - Passport copy (validity at least 6 months beyond the requested extension date). - Current entry stamp / e-visa copy. - UAE address (hotel booking or sponsor's Emirates ID). - Recent passport-size photo (white background). ## Processing time Extensions filed through the GDRFA Smart Services portal or the ICP app are typically approved within **24–48 hours**. Walk-in extensions at GDRFA service centres (including Al Jafiliya, Al Awir, and Al Manara) are processed same-day in most cases. ## What happens if I overstay? Overstay fines resumed at **AED 50 per day** from 1 April 2026 after the temporary grace period ended. 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