If you need to extend your stay in the UAE, whether for work or personal reasons, the ICP offers a simple online service to manage your entry permit extension. The extension period and eligibility depend on the type of permit and specific conditions.
Here’s a detailed guide to help you extend your entry permit with ease:
Types of Extensions
Extensions for 30 Days
Permits that can be extended for 30 days include:
- Tourism Entry Permit: This permit can be extended twice and can only be processed through tourism companies.
- Visit Visa: This permit can also be extended twice.
- GCC Residents’ Permit: This can be extended once.
Required Document: A passport copy is required for each of these extensions.
Fees:
- Tourism Entry Permit: AED 610 (includes AED 10 e-services fee)
- Visit Visa: AED 610 (includes AED 10 e-services fee)
- GCC Residents’ Permit: AED 710 (includes AED 10 e-services fee)
Extensions for More Than 30 Days
Permits that can be extended for more than 30 days include:
- Treatment Permit: Extendable for 90 days.
- Companion Permit for GCC Citizens: Extendable for 60 days.
- Study Permit: Extendable for 90 days.
Required Document: A passport copy is required for each of these extensions.
Fees:
- Treatment Permit: AED 510 (includes AED 10 e-services fee)
- Companion Permit for GCC Citizens: AED 260 (includes AED 10 e-services fee)
- Study Permit: AED 610 (includes AED 10 e-services fee)
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for an entry permit extension, ensure the following:
- Your passport must be valid for more than six months.
- Follow all instructions and requirements during the application process to avoid cancellation.
- The entry permit is issued within 48 hours of submission.
