In this guide
- Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for Dubai?
- Dubai visa for Taiwanese citizens at a glance
- Dubai visa fees for Taiwanese citizens
- Which visa should you choose?
- Which passport do you hold?
- Single or multiple entry: which do Taiwanese citizens need?
- Visa validity vs length of stay
- Why Dubai visa applications from Taiwan get delayed or refused
- After your visa is approved
- Paying from Taiwan
- Contacting us from Taipei
- How Taiwanese citizens apply online
Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for Dubai?
Taiwan doesn't appear on its own in the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa exemption list, so the rule depends on the passport you travel on.
With a British citizen passport, the United Kingdom's visa-free entry applies. For a British Overseas Territories citizen passport or any other passport type, confirm with ICP or ask us before you book. We'll check your passport and tell you which visa you need.
Entry rules are based on the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa exemption list, checked on 21 October 2026. Rules can change, so confirm with ICP or your airline before you travel. MOFA list · ICP
Dubai visa for Taiwanese citizens at a glance
| Visa needed before travel? | Depends on passport |
| Visa on arrival | Depends on your passport type |
| Cheapest visa | 48 Hours Transit Visa, AED 259 (about NT$2,299) |
| Visa types we process | Tourist Visa, Transit Visa and Visa Extension |
| Length of stay options | 14 Days, 48 Hours, 96 Hours, 30 Days or 60 Days |
| Multiple entry available | Yes |
| Processing time | 3 - 4 Days |
| Express processing | From AED 750 extra (24-48 working hours), fastest 3-4 hours |
| Extension inside the UAE | Yes, from AED 1649 (about NT$14,634) |
| Passport validity | At least 6 months from arrival |
| How to apply | Online, no embassy visit |
| Time difference with Taipei | Dubai is 4 hours behind Taipei |
| Local currency | TWD |
Dubai visa fees for Taiwanese citizens in AED and TWD
| Visa | Stay | Processing | Price (AED) | ≈ TWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Days Dubai Visa | 14 Days | 3 - 4 Days | AED 519 | NT$4,606 |
| 48 Hours Transit Visa | 48 Hours | 3 - 4 Days | AED 259 | NT$2,299 |
| 96 Hours Transit Visa | 96 Hours | 3 - 4 Days | AED 449 | NT$3,985 |
| 30 Days Single Entry Visa | 30 Days | 3 - 4 Days | AED 589 | NT$5,227 |
| 30 Days Multiple Entry Visa | 30 Days | 3 - 4 Days | AED 1,469 | NT$13,037 |
| 60 Days Single Entry Visa | 60 Days | 3 - 4 Days | AED 1,839 | NT$16,320 |
| 60 Days Multiple Entry Visa | 60 Days | 3 - 4 Days | AED 2,939 | NT$26,083 |
| 30 Days Inside Country Visa Extension | 30 Days | 2 - 3 Days | AED 1,839 | NT$16,320 |
| 60 Days Inside Country Visa Extension | 60 Days | 2 - 3 Days | AED 2,209 | NT$19,604 |
| 30 Days A2A Visa Extension | 30 Days | Same Day | AED 1,649 | NT$14,634 |
| 60 Days A2A Visa Extension | 60 Days | Same Day | AED 2,099 | NT$18,628 |
Prices include the sponsored visa fee and our service fee and are charged in AED. TWD amounts are approximate; your bank's exchange rate and card fees decide the final charge.
Which Dubai visa should Taiwanese travellers choose?
| Your trip | Best visa | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday or family visit of up to 30 days The lowest-cost way to visit Dubai once. | 14 Days Dubai Visa (Single Entry) | AED 519 (about NT$4,606) |
| Longer stay of up to 60 days Costs less than extending a 30-day visa later. | 60 Days Single Entry Visa (Single Entry) | AED 1839 (about NT$16,320) |
| Several trips in and out of the UAE Lets you leave and come back while the visa is valid, for example a side trip to Oman. | 30 Days Multiple Entry Visa (Multiple Entry) | AED 1469 (about NT$13,037) |
| Stopover in Dubai between flights For a short break on the way to another country. | 48 Hours Transit Visa (Single Entry) | AED 259 (about NT$2,299) |
| Already in the UAE and need more time Apply before your current visa or entry permit expires. | 30 Days Inside Country Visa Extension (Single Entry) | AED 1839 (about NT$16,320) |
Which passport do you hold?
- British citizen passport: the United Kingdom's visa-free rules apply.
- British Overseas Territories citizen (BOTC) passport: confirm with ICP or ask us before booking.
- Any other passport: open that country's page from the list below, or send us your passport details on WhatsApp.
Single or multiple entry: which do Taiwanese citizens need?
A single-entry visa ends when you leave the UAE. The 14 Days Dubai Visa (single entry) costs AED 519 (about NT$4,606).
A multiple-entry visa lets you leave and come back while it's valid, for example a day trip to Oman or a stopover on your way home. The 30 Days Multiple Entry Visa (multiple entry) costs AED 1469 (about NT$13,037).
If you're only flying in and out once, single entry is the better value.
Visa validity vs length of stay
These are two different limits. On the 14 Days Dubai Visa, validity is 58 Days: the window from the issue date in which you must enter the UAE. The stay is 14 Days: how long you can remain after you arrive.
Plan your travel date inside the validity window, and leave or extend before your stay runs out to avoid overstay fines.
Why Dubai visa applications from Taiwan get delayed or refused
UAE immigration makes the final decision, and no agency can guarantee approval. Most delays we see come from avoidable issues:
- Blurry, cropped or glare-covered passport scans.
- A photo that isn't recent, has a coloured background or shows glasses or shadows.
- A name spelled differently from the passport's machine-readable line.
- A passport with less than six months' validity left on the arrival date.
- A previous overstay, absconding report or unresolved case in the UAE.
- Applying only a day or two before the flight.
After your visa is approved
- Check that the name, passport number and nationality on the e-visa match your passport exactly.
- Keep a printed or saved copy; airlines check it before you board.
- Immigration officers in Dubai may ask for your return ticket and hotel booking or host's address.
- Note your last day of stay and leave or extend before it to avoid overstay fines.
- Track your application any time on our Track Visa page with your application ID.
Paying from Taiwan
All our prices are in UAE dirhams (AED). If your card is in TWD, your bank converts the amount and may add a foreign transaction fee, so the final charge can be slightly different from the TWD estimates on this page.
Contacting us from Taipei
Dubai is 4 hours behind Taipei.
Our help desk answers on WhatsApp 24 × 7, so you can reach us at any hour in Taipei — a 9am to 6pm working day in Dubai is 1pm to 10pm there.
How Taiwanese citizens apply online
- Choose Taiwan as your citizenship and the country you are travelling from in the search above, or press “continue” on a visa below.
- Fill in one online form for every traveller and upload a passport scan and photo.
- Pay the sponsored visa fee and our service fee — both are shown before you pay.
- We review your documents, provide the UAE sponsorship and submit the application to immigration.
- Your approved e-visa is emailed to you. Check every detail against your passport before you fly.
A visa approval does not guarantee entry: the final decision is made by UAE immigration on arrival. Fees, processing times and entry rules can change — the price shown at checkout is the one that applies.