Note: this article on the Dubai visa for Israelis was written in late 2020, when Israelis still needed a tourist visa for the UAE. Israel and the Emirates have since agreed a mutual visa exemption, so check the current entry rules before you travel. Prices are as originally published.
There is a great deal of confusion about the Dubai visa for Israelis. The matter is supposed to be settled soon, but there is no final date yet, and until further notice an Israeli who wants to enter Dubai has to obtain a tourist visa.
Airlines will not board passengers without a printed visa, and the authorities will not admit anyone without a valid one. So it is best to take care of the visa before the last minute, even before booking the flight.
Dubai visa for Israelis: cost and validity
The visa itself costs $95. It is valid for 60 days from the date of issue and allows a stay of up to 30 days. Note too that your passport must be valid for at least six months from the day you enter.
Because of heavy loads at the authorities and the volume of applications, we are seeing delays, and even hearing of cases where passengers had not received their visa on the day of the flight itself.
Applying through an agency
It is worth going through local travel agencies, even paying a small handling fee, to be sure the visa arrives on time. At Flight Hunter, for example, a visa can be issued through local agents for a $15 handling fee. In most cases it reaches your email within 24 hours, and the total comes to $110, with no hassle.
How it works
- Send us a photo of your passport.
- Pay $110 on submission.
- The visa is ready.
- That is it. Enjoy.
We handle the whole process: submitting the application to the Emirati authorities, paying the visa fee ($95), sending the documents and flight tickets, scanning the Israeli passport and tracking the application until the visa arrives by email or WhatsApp. The handling fee is just $15, and the all-in cost is $110 per person.
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