The authority's review can take longer. We recommend applying early.
Which passport, which visa?
The visa is issued for your Afghan passport. Your passport must still be valid for at least six months on the day you enter the UAE. For online applications, Emirates only accepts machine-readable passports. Handwritten passports are not accepted.
Additional ID documents
All three bodies list the Tazkira: GDRFA Dubai as the national ID card of the country of origin, the ICP as a copy of the personal identification document and Emirates as "national ID card (Tazkira ID)" for travellers whose main residence is in Afghanistan. In the application, upload the front and back of an e-Tazkira, or both pages of a paper Tazkira.
What your residence permit changes
A residence permit from Germany, Austria or Switzerland does not replace the visa. The special rules for residence permit holders described by u.ae and Emirates apply to other nationalities, for example India. Afghanistan is not one of them.
Travelling with a travel document instead of a passport
The authorities' websites do not give a separate rule for refugee travel documents or travel documents for foreigners. GDRFA Dubai requires a valid and approved passport or travel document. Emirates points out that different entry rules may apply to holders of non-standard passports and travel documents. Please ask us before you apply with a travel document instead of a passport.
Which documents do citizens of Afghanistan need?
- Passport, valid for at least 6 months beyond entry
- Passport photo, we create the white background automatically
- Residence permit, if you live in Germany, Austria or Switzerland
- Your departure date
Also required
You upload these documents in the application, or after payment if you prefer.
- Afghan Tazkira (Front and back)e-Tazkira: front and back. Paper Tazkira: both pages of the document.
Common mistakes you can avoid
- Photographing only one side of the Tazkira.
- Applying shortly before your trip, even though the review can take longer.
- Applying with a travel document without asking us first.
Processing times and prices
| Visa | Standard3–5 working days in the UAE (Mon–Thu) | Express48 hours on UAE working days | Emergency3–12 hours on UAE working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 days, Single entry | €172.99of which visa €160.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99 | €231.99of which visa €219.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99 | €512.99of which visa €500.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99 |
| 60 days, Single entry | €412.99of which visa €400.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99 | €512.99of which visa €500.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99 | on request |
| 30 days, Multiple entry | €312.99of which visa €300.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99 | €371.99of which visa €359.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99 | €812.99of which visa €800.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99 |
| 60 days, Multiple entry | €1,012.99of which visa €1,000.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99 | €1,212.99of which visa €1,200.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99 | on request |
- 30 days, Single entry
- Standard (3–5 working days in the UAE (Mon–Thu)): €172.99of which visa €160.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99Express (48 hours on UAE working days): €231.99of which visa €219.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99Emergency (3–12 hours on UAE working days): €512.99of which visa €500.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99
- 60 days, Single entry
- Standard (3–5 working days in the UAE (Mon–Thu)): €412.99of which visa €400.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99Express (48 hours on UAE working days): €512.99of which visa €500.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99Emergency (3–12 hours on UAE working days): on request
- 30 days, Multiple entry
- Standard (3–5 working days in the UAE (Mon–Thu)): €312.99of which visa €300.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99Express (48 hours on UAE working days): €371.99of which visa €359.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99Emergency (3–12 hours on UAE working days): €812.99of which visa €800.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99
- 60 days, Multiple entry
- Standard (3–5 working days in the UAE (Mon–Thu)): €1,012.99of which visa €1,000.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99Express (48 hours on UAE working days): €1,212.99of which visa €1,200.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99Emergency (3–12 hours on UAE working days): on request
Total prices per person. Below each: visa including government fee + €12.99 agency fee.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to upload my Tazkira?
Yes. The authorities list it as an additional document for Afghan nationals. You upload it directly in the application, or after payment if you prefer.
Can I upload a paper Tazkira?
Yes. In the application, upload both pages of a paper Tazkira, or the front and back of an e-Tazkira. If the authority needs something else, we will contact you.
Can I travel to Dubai with a refugee travel document?
The authorities' websites do not give a separate rule for this. Emirates points out that different entry rules may apply to non-standard travel documents. Please ask us before you apply. The advice is free of charge.
How long must my Afghan passport be valid?
At least six months from the day you enter. This is stated on the UAE government portal u.ae and by GDRFA Dubai.
No liability for this information. Entry rules are set solely by the UAE authorities and can change at any time. If in doubt, please call us.
Sources for the entry rules
The information above is based on these pages. Only the UAE authorities decide on your visa.
- GDRFA Dubai – Issuance of a single-entry tourist visa (opens in a new tab)gdrfad.gov.ae · General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs Dubai (GDRFA)
- ICP – Issuance of a Visa (opens in a new tab)icp.gov.ae · UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP)
- u.ae – Tourist visa (opens in a new tab)u.ae · UAE government portal
- u.ae – Visa on arrival (opens in a new tab)u.ae · UAE government portal
- Emirates – UAE visa information (opens in a new tab)emirates.com · Airline, not an authority
- flydubai – UAE visas (opens in a new tab)flydubai.com · Airline, not an authority
Dubaivisum.de is a private visa agency, not an authority.
Changes to this page
· all country pages
Country pages rebuilt: separate sections for each nationality, sources from the authorities and airlines, and this change log. The entry rules themselves are unchanged.