Planning a trip to the UAE? Think skyscrapers, souks, and shawarma are easy to enjoy? Well, only if you get past immigration. A simple visa rejection can snap your holiday dreams in half. The truth is that applying for a UAE tourist visa isn’t difficult, but many still mess it up by ignoring basic rules. Travel experts share the most common tourist visa mistakes that send applications straight to the digital bin.
How To Save Yourself From Making Mistakes For UAE Tourist Visa Rejection
One of the most frequent errors? Forgetting to mention both parents’ details while applying for a child’s visa. If you’re travelling with a minor, that section isn’t optional. It’s mandatory. Miss it, and the visa’s gone before you’ve even chosen a seat on the plane. Another classic? Submitting more than one application for the same person. It might seem harmless, but the immigration system reads it as a red flag. Always check if a visa is already in process before starting a new one to avoid mistakes and rejection.
And timing matters too. If you’ve just exited the UAE on a 30-day tourist visa, don’t rush back with a fresh application. Authorities recommend waiting a full 30 days before applying again. They’re cracking down on back-to-back tourist visits that look a little too convenient.
Here’s Why Most Applications Get Rejected:
To help you steer clear of trouble, here’s a cheat sheet of what not to do:
- Missing or unclear documents
- Failing to provide both parents’ details for a minor
- Submitting duplicate visa applications can be a huge mistake
- Reapplying before completing a 30-day exit period after the last visa
- No confirmed return or onward flight ticket
- Incomplete accommodation proof
- Lack of financial documents or low bank balance
- An illegible passport photo or an expired passport
- Suspicion of intent to overstay or misuse a visa
- Using an unregistered or unreliable visa agent
Each point might seem small, but combined? They can cost you a dream holiday and a good chunk of patience.
Also Read: UAE Visa Authority Announces Revival Of 3-Month Visit Visa With New Fee Structure
What You Should Do
Want to ace that visa? Start with these non-negotiables. Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months. Next, show them the money, literally. Be ready to present bank statements or carry at least AED2,500–AED3,000. Indian travellers are usually expected to have INR 50,000 minimum in their accounts. Print every document. No jokes, a printed copy of your return ticket, hotel details, and bank proof speak louder than your online folder ever could.
Also, don’t forget the golden rule: a return ticket is a must. It shows you’re visiting, not planning to stay forever.
Don’t apply for a tourist visa in a rush, and definitely don’t guess your way through the form to avoid mistakes and rejection. Because when it comes to immigration, attention to detail isn’t just helpful, it’s everything.
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