For this nationality, the authority may ask for further documents. We check your application carefully before submitting it so that nothing is missing.
Which passport, which visa?
The visa is issued for your Iranian 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
For the tourist visa, GDRFA Dubai lists the national ID card of the country of origin for some nationalities, including Iran. The ICP also lists a copy of the personal identification document for Iran. Emirates lists the national ID card for travellers residing in Iran in one of the two tables on its website. Please keep a clearly readable copy of your Iranian national ID card (Kart-e Melli) ready.
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. Iran 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 Iran 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
Common mistakes you can avoid
- Not having your Iranian national ID card to hand.
- Planning to travel with a passport that has less than six months of validity left.
- Travelling without a return or onward ticket: GDRFA Dubai lists a ticket for the onward or return journey as a condition of the tourist visa.
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 need my Iranian national ID card?
GDRFA Dubai lists it as an additional document for Iranian nationals, and the ICP lists it for Iran. Emirates lists it in one of two tables that go by country of residence. Please keep it ready. If we need it for your application, we will contact you.
Does my German residence permit replace the visa?
No. The special rules for residence permit holders described by u.ae and Emirates apply to other nationalities. Iran is not one of them, so you need the visa before you travel.
How long must my Iranian 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.