Quick Turnaround
Most cases processed within 24–48 hours, subject to Immigration approval
Flights Included
Return air tickets are included in the A2A visa change package
30 or 60 Days
Choose your new tourist visa validity – 30 or 60 day options available
100% Legal
Fully compliant with UAE Immigration rules for eligible nationalities
Airport to Airport
What is A2A Visa Change?
Dubai is one of the most popular destinations in the Middle East. People from around the corner come to Dubai for leisure, work, retirement, shopping, trading and many other reasons. Most nationalities need a visa to enter Dubai or any other place in the UAE. If you have visited the country on a visit visa and need to extend your visa for another one or two months, you can avail of our Airport to Airport visa change package and extend your stay in Dubai within a short processing time, subject to UAE Immigration approval.
You can also use our A2A visa change to exit and re-enter the UAE on a new tourist visa while you are in the process of securing employment. Once you receive a confirmed job offer, your employer can then initiate your work permit and residence visa as per UAE regulations. Visa change by air is one of the fastest and most convenient ways to change your visa in Dubai.
Documents Needed
A2A Visa Change Requirements
Passport Copy
Scanned clear copy of the first page and last page of your valid passport
Passport Validity
Minimum six months validity is required at the time of application
Passport Photo
Colored passport-size photo with a white background. No glasses or cap allowed
Visa Copy
Last tourist visa copy or cancelled residency visa copy (residency must be cancelled before conversion)
Simple Steps
How the A2A Process Works
Contact Us
Reach out to our team and share your documents and travel requirements
We Book Flights
We arrange your return air tickets to a nearby country for the visa change
Exit & Re-enter
You exit the UAE briefly and re-enter after Immigration processes your new visa
New Visa Issued
Your new 30 or 60 day UAE tourist visa is issued, usually within a few hours
Good to Know
Important Information
Processing Time
In most cases, the visit visa change process is completed within 24–48 hours, subject to Immigration approval. Occasionally, delays may occur if the application goes through immigration blocklist or security checks.
What's Included
The visit visa change package includes return air tickets and a UAE visa for 30 or 60 days. Passengers do not need to make a cash deposit at the airport. Your visa is applied once you exit the country.
Airport Wait Time
Depending on flight routing and Immigration instructions, passengers may be required to wait at the airport for 24–48 hours during the status-change process.
Family & Child Offers
We have special rates available for family applications. A child offer is available for children below 18 years when extending the visa with their parents. Contact us for current rates.
Job Seekers
Use the A2A visa change to remain in the UAE while securing employment. Once you receive a confirmed job offer, your employer initiates your work permit and residence visa as per UAE regulations.
Bus Alternative
Prefer a road-based option? Opt for our Dubai Visa Change by Bus service — a cost-effective overland visa status change alternative suitable for budget-conscious travellers.
Please Note: Visas are issued within a few hours after re-entry in most standard cases, subject to Immigration and security clearance. Contact our team for the latest A2A visa change cost based on your nationality, visa duration, airline charges, and Immigration fees.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Extend Your Stay?
Book Your A2A Visa Change Today
Contact us today and extend your current visa or convert your residency into a tourist visa by air from Abu Dhabi. Our team of experts will assist you at an affordable rate — quickly and hassle-free.
