UAE 5-year multiple-entry visa from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (gdrfad.gov.ae source)
How do you get the UAE 5-year visa from Algeria?
The 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa allows multiple entries over 5 years, with a stay of 90 days per visit (extendable to 180 d/year). Self-sponsored (no UAE sponsor). Conditions: proof of funds of about $4,000 (6-month bank statement), insurance and a return ticket. 100% online. Fee ≈ AED 713 net (+ AED 3,000 refundable deposit). A UAE-licensed sponsor files the application.
Official source: icp.gov.ae
At a glance
- Type
- 5-year tourist visa
- Entries
- Multiple (self-sponsored)
- Validity
- 5 years
- Stay
- 90 days/visit (extendable to 180 d/year)
- Funds required
- ≈ $4,000 (6-month statement)
- Fee
- ≈ AED 713 net (+ AED 3,000 deposit)
- Application
- 100% online
- Processing
- 5 to 7 working days
Required documents
- Passport (colour scan of the bio page, valid ≥ 6 months on entry)
- Passport photo (white background, 35 × 45 mm, recent)
- Confirmed return/onward flight ticket
- Hotel booking / proof of accommodation
- 6-month bank statement (≈ $4,000)
- Health insurance valid in the UAE
- Round-trip flight ticket
- Depending on your profile: bank statements (6 months) or a refundable deposit if you have no recent travel history (USA, UK, Schengen, Canada…).
How it works, step by step
- 1Send your passport (scan) and a photo
Online, from home — no travel needed.
- 2A licensed sponsor files the application (GDRFA / ICP)
We check your eligibility before any payment.
- 3Pay the fees online
Government fee + service fee.
- 4Receive your e-Visa by email (PDF)
Usually within ≈ 2 working days (48 h, GDRFA).
- 5Print the e-Visa and travel
Biometrics at the smart gates on arrival in the UAE.
Frequently asked questions
How long can I stay per visit?
90 days, extendable to 180 days per year.
Do I need a UAE sponsor?
No, the 5-year visa is self-sponsored.
What funds must I prove?
A balance of about $4,000 over the last 6 months (not AED 4,000).
Is there a deposit?
A deposit of about AED 3,000, refundable, is required.
Do I need to visit the embassy?
No, everything is online, via a UAE-licensed sponsor.
Is approval guaranteed?
No; issuance is at the UAE authorities' discretion.
Ready for your UAE e-Visa, 100% online?
A UAE-licensed sponsor files the application; OuiVisa prepares your file.
Start my e-Visa onlineTourist visa filed by a UAE-licensed sponsor (licensed tourism agency, hotel or UAE airline); OuiVisa prepares and checks your file. ⚠️ Algeria cut diplomatic ties with the UAE on 10 September 2026: check flights and conditions before booking. For visas requiring biometrics and physical presence, OuiVisa refers you to a partner agency. Visa issuance is at the UAE authorities' discretion; approval is not guaranteed.