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Bangladeshi ordinary passport holders generally require a pre arranged UAE visa before travelling. Bangladesh is listed as a visa required nationality on the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. Visa approval is subject to the relevant immigration authority and the applicant’s eligibility.
Step 1: Choose the Right UAE Tourist Visa
Depending on your travel plans and eligibility, tourist visa options may include:
30 Day Tourist Visa: Suitable for a short holiday or visit.
60 Day Tourist Visa: Suitable for a longer holiday or family visit.
Multiple Entry Tourist Visa: For eligible travelers who need to enter the UAE more than once.
Five Year Multiple Entry Tourist Visa: A separate option subject to specific eligibility, financial evidence, insurance and other requirements.
Check the conditions of the specific visa before applying. The permitted stay and visa validity are not necessarily the same.
Step 2: Prepare Your Documents
Before submitting your application prepare the following documents as required by your visa sponsor:
Valid Bangladeshi passport with at least six months validity.
Recent passport size colour photograph.
Confirmed return or onward flight ticket.
UAE accommodation booking or host details where required.
Valid UAE medical insurance.
Additional financial or supporting documents if requested.
Make sure your passport details, photograph and application information are accurate. Incomplete documents may delay processing.
Step 3: Apply Through an Authorized Visa Channel
UAE tourist visas can be arranged through eligible airlines, licensed UAE based travel agencies, hotels and other authorized sponsors, depending on the service and applicant’s eligibility.
You may also check the relevant official immigration service for your destination emirate:
**Important:*8 UAE embassies do not issue ordinary tourist visas directly. Applications generally need to be arranged through an eligible sponsor or authorized visa channel.
The GDRFA Dubai service lists an expected completion time of 48 hours for its single entry tourist visa service. However this is not a guarantee that every application from Bangladesh will be approved or completed within that period.
For travel planning allow approximately 2 to 5 working days or longer depending on the application channel, document verification, immigration checks, holidays and individual circumstances. Confirm the current timeline with your sponsor before booking travel.
GDRFA Dubai lists the following base fees for its single entry tourist visa service:
30 day tourist visa: AED 200, plus applicable 5% VAT.
60 day tourist visa: AED 300, plus applicable 5% VAT.
Additional service or transaction charges may apply. These are official service fees, not guaranteed final prices for Bangladeshi applicants. Airline, agency, insurance, and other charges can increase the total cost.
Ask your visa provider for a complete price breakdown in AED or Bangladeshi taka (BDT) before making payment.
Obtain the appropriate visa before travelling.
Do not work in the UAE on a tourist visa.
Do not overstay the authorized period.
Verify your visa details and permitted stay before departure.
Avoid paying unverified agents who promise guaranteed approval.
Do not assume that a previously issued visa guarantees approval of a new application.
Visa eligibility and approval can vary. Check the latest rules with the relevant UAE immigration authority or authorized sponsor before submitting your application.
Processing timeline coming soon. Typical processing: 2–5 business days.
Embassy fee is separate and paid directly or included depending on package.
Last updated: November 2026