UK visit visa
See London and beyond with a UK visit visa from Dubai
A West End show or a long overdue family visit starts with the right visa. Our visa team in Deira helps you prepare and file your UK visit visa application from Dubai, so it has the best chance of approval.
Who it is for
UAE residents planning a UK holiday
From London to Edinburgh, tell us where you want to go and we help you apply for the visa that fits your trip.
Family visits and business trips
If you're visiting relatives or flying in for a meeting, tell us why you're travelling and we'll plan your application around it.
Ask us whether you qualify. We'll tell you on WhatsApp or by phone before you pay anything.
How we help
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We plan the application around your trip
Tell us your dates and your plans. We tell you what your file needs.
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We prepare your file with you
We help you fill in the form and check every document, so nothing is missing when you submit.
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We book your appointment
We look for the earliest slot that suits you, so you can apply in good time before you travel.
Applying for a UK visit visa from the UAE
- How you apply
- Online on GOV.UK, then at a UK visa application centre for your fingerprints and photo
- When to apply
- Up to three months before you travel
- Decision
- Usually within three weeks
- Length of stay
- Usually up to six months on each visit
- Passport
- Valid for your whole stay in the UK
- Visa fee
- £135 for a visa of up to six months. Visas for two, five or 10 years cost more.
We checked these points with GOV.UK on 5 November 2026. We check them again when we prepare your application.
Documents you'll usually need
- A passport that's valid for your whole stay in the UK
- Bank statements that show where your money comes from
- A letter from your employer on company letterhead with your role, salary and how long you've worked there
- Business registration documents or recent invoices if you're self-employed
- Your travel dates, where you'll stay and what the trip will cost
- Your travel history for the last 10 years, if the form asks for it
- Certified translations of any document that isn't in English or Welsh
- For a child, proof of the relationship to a parent and a copy of a parent's passport photo page
Your own list depends on your nationality and your trip, so we send you yours on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
How do you give my UK visa its best chance?
We help you prepare a complete, careful application, so it has the best chance of approval.
How long does a UK visit visa take from Dubai?
GOV.UK says you'll usually get a decision within three weeks. It also says you may be able to pay for a faster decision. We tell you what's offered when we prepare your application.
How early can I apply for a UK visit visa?
The earliest you can apply is three months before you travel. Starting early gives you time to book an appointment that suits you.
How much is the UK visit visa fee?
GOV.UK lists £135 for a Standard Visitor visa of up to six months. A long-term visa costs £506 for two years, £903 for five years and £1,128 for 10 years. Our own price is separate. We tell you what it is before any work starts.
Which documents do I need for a UK visit visa?
You need a passport that's valid for your whole stay. GOV.UK also suggests bank statements that show where your money comes from and a letter from your employer with your role, salary and length of service. We send you a checklist for your own case.
How much money do I need in my bank account?
GOV.UK doesn't set a fixed amount for a visit visa. You need to show you can pay for your trip, so your statements should show where your money comes from. We go through your statements with you before you apply.
Do I need to book flights and a hotel before I apply?
GOV.UK lists hotel and flight bookings among the documents that are less useful as evidence. What matters more is proof of your money and your work. We help you show both clearly.
Can I get a UK visit visa for two, five or 10 years?
Yes. GOV.UK offers long-term visit visas for two, five or 10 years. Each visit can still last up to six months. We'll tell you whether a long-term visa suits your travel plans.
Do UAE citizens need a UK visa?
No. UAE nationals apply online for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) instead of a visa. GOV.UK says an ETA costs £20 and covers visits of up to six months.
Can I pay for your visa service in instalments?
Yes. You can pay for our visa service and your flights in four instalments with Tabby or Tamara.
How do I get started?
Send us a WhatsApp message or call us with your travel dates, your nationality and your UAE residence status. We will tell you what you need and our price.
Can you book my flights as well?
Yes. You can book your flights with us too.
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Ask us for the price today
Message us on WhatsApp or give us a call about the UK visit visa. Our team in Deira will tell you the price and what happens next.
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- Talk through visas, holiday packages, tours and flights in one call.
- We call back Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm UAE time.