United Arab Emirates Visa Requirements for Venezuelan Citizens (2026)
Yes — Venezuelan passport holders need a visa to enter United Arab Emirates. Cost: AED 170. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival in the UAE.
- An onward ticket to a third country.
- Hotel accommodation and airport transfer booked as part of a transit package, if you are using a transit visa.
- For the 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa: a bank balance of at least 4,000 USD, or the equivalent in foreign currency, maintained over the last six months. [4]
- For the 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa: a valid health insurance policy that is valid in the UAE for 180 days. [4]
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | AED 170 — Visa fee of 170 AED. |
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From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The visa fee is 170 AED.
- •The visa charge for each service is stated on its service card on the ICP and GDRFA-D websites. [2]
- •Overstaying your visa attracts a fine, which can be paid through the ICP or GDRFA Dubai fine-collection services. [2]
How to apply
- Apply through the UAE-based airline you are flying with, because transit visas are sponsored by UAE-based airlines. [1]
- Make sure your visa is processed and approved before you enter the UAE. [1]
- For a tourist visa, apply online through the official ICP Smart Services portal.
Before you fly
- •Transit visas are issued for 48 or 96 hours and must be processed and approved before you reach the UAE. [1]
- •The 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa is open to all nationalities and allows stays of 90 days per visit, extendable by another 90 days. [4]
- •Overstaying results in a fine, payable through the ICP or GDRFA Dubai payment services. [2]
Full United Arab Emirates entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Conditions & fine print
- •A 96-hour transit visa can be obtained on arrival at Dubai (DXB), provided transit time is at least 8 hours; and holding onward ticket to a third country; and holding a passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival. Visa fee of 170 AED. Visas are only issued as a part of a transit package together with hotel accommodation and airport transfer.
Watch out for
A transit visa is single-entry and cannot be extended, so plan to leave within its validity. [1]
The 96-hour transit visa obtainable on arrival at Dubai is issued only as part of a transit package that includes hotel accommodation and airport transfer. [1]
The 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa requires a six-month bank balance of 4,000 USD and health insurance valid for 180 days. [4]
Recent changes
- · confirmedMoldova
- · confirmedNorth Macedonia
- · confirmedEcuador
- · confirmedAustralia, Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States (maximum length of stay extended to 90 days within any 180 days)
- · confirmedKosovo
- · confirmedUzbekistan
- · confirmedArmenia
- · confirmedMongolia
- · confirmedBosnia and Herzegovina
- · confirmedAzerbaijan
- · confirmedAlbania
- · confirmedIsrael
Frequently asked
How much does it cost?
AED 170 — Visa fee of 170 AED..
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival in the UAE.; An onward ticket to a third country.; Hotel accommodation and airport transfer booked as part of a transit package, if you are using a transit visa.; For the 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa: a bank balance of at least 4,000 USD, or the equivalent in foreign currency, maintained over the last six months.; For the 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa: a valid health insurance policy that is valid in the UAE for 180 days..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/dashboard
Do Venezuelan tourists need a visa for the UAE?
Yes. A visa is required and the fee is 170 AED. Apply through the official ICP Smart Services portal, or through your UAE-based airline if you are using a transit visa.
Can I extend a UAE transit visa?
No. A transit visa is single-entry, is issued for 48 or 96 hours, and cannot be extended.
How long can I stay on the 5-year tourist visa?
You may stay 90 days on each visit, and the stay can be extended by a further 90 days.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — smartservices.icp.gov.ae.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Venezuelan citizens” and “Visa policy of the United Arab Emirates”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
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This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.