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What is a Visa Run?
Visa Run (or border run) is the culloquial term for the act of renewing your UAE visitor visa by driving to the nearest Oman border and back.
How does it work?
The process involves:
- Travelling to the nearest United Arab Emirates border immigration checkpoint
- Being processed for EXIT from the UAE
- Travelling onward to the neighboring Oman immigration checkpoint
- Being processed for Entry into and thereafter Exit out of Oman
- Traveling back to the UAE border immigration check point & getting processed for a brand new ENTRY into the UAE
Who is eligible?
Citizens of the following countries are allowed to renew their visitor status by way of a ‘visa run’ (aka border run):
- United States of America
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- Ireland
- Australia
- Japan
- New Zealand
- Malaysia
- Brunei
- Seychelles
- South Korea
- Argentina
For a list of visa run options available to other nationalities click here
How long is my visitor or tourist visa valid for?
Citizens of the above mentioned countries are granted a 30 day visitor visa upon initial arrival to the United Arab Emirates. There is a 9 day grace period that is currently being granted on top of the 30 days, thereafter you are considered to have overstayed and fines are assessed.
How many times am I allowed to renew my visitors or tourist visa by doing a visa run?
There’s is no cap on the number of visa run renewals allowed to the above mentioned nationalities. Hence you can do it unlimited times.
When can I renew my visitor visa?
According to the latest rules you can renew your visitor visa at any given point. This is in contrast to the previous rule which stated that visitors only be allowed to renew their status between day 31-39. The new rule allows visitors to get a brand new visa every time you exit and enter the country, granting you a fresh 30 day period of stay. To avoid fines it is advisable to renew before your stay is up.
Can I change my status to visitor visa after the expiration of my residence visa via a visa run?
Yes you can. For a list of countries whose citizens can avail this facility click here.
Can I get my new residence visa processed via a visa run?
Absolutely. Click here for a list of countries whose citizens are allowed to get a new residence visa processed via a visa run.
Further information and resources available here.
The Costs
Al Ain
AAN VISA RUN
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Abu Dhabi
AUH VISA RUN
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Dubai
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The News
COVID-19 UPDATE -ALL TRIPS HALTED DUE TO TRAVEL RESTRICTIONSDue to Oman’s recent suspension of tourist visas, VisaFlip is halting all future trips until further notice.
We are working around the clock and will update everyone as required if anything new develops in this regard.
Alternative renewal/extension procedures are being looked in to and we will assist everyone to the best of our abilities.
Oman suspends issuance of all tourist visas for 30 days due to Corona virusThe Government of Oman has announced the suspension of all tourist visas starting March 15th for a 30 day period as a preventative measure against the COVID19 virus pandemic.
As a result VISAFLIP trips have been suspended until further notice.
We will update this space as soon as further information is made available.
Only online applications accepted for visitor visas prior to entry in OmanThe Directorate of Public Relations, Royal Oman Police has announced that starting March 2018, 21 visitor visa applications will only be accepted via the Oman eVisa portal.
Walk-in and in person visas will be granted at the discretion of officials at the Oman border service desks on a case by case basis.
Travelers are advised to seek visa approvals prior to heading to Oman for visa runs. You can obtain an entry permit to Oman by visiting:
New Rule: All 30 day visitor visas are single entry againThe latest immigration rule now allows you to refresh your 30 day visa every time you exit and enter the country. You do not need to wait for your grace period to renew your status, as each time you enter now you are granted a single entry visa.
The 9 grace days are still being granted, however as before this fact is not officially stated anywhere. We recommend that you renew your visa within the 30 day period to avoid any confusion and fines.
Oman introduces online visa portal. Get your visa online and save timeThe Government of Oman has introduced an online portal for procuring your Oman entry prior to your visit.
Simply create an account and fill out your information, make the payment and you will get your visa right away, a soft copy of which will be made available to you. Please keep a print out of it during the visa run or at least a digital snap of the actual confirmation/visa number.
Oman visitor visa fees increased to 200 DirhamsStarting 2017/4/24 the visit visa fee has been increased by the Oman Government from 50AED to 200AED.
Passengers need to bring the extra cash with them when going to the border. It is not known for how long the increased amount will apply for.
If anything changes in this regards we will update our costs section accordingly.
New Zealand citizens to receive visa free entry to OmanAccording to the latest news from the Oman authorities New Zealand citizens will keep enjoying the benefits of visa free entry to Oman indefinitely until further notice.
In addition to Kiwis, citizens of South Korea and Brunei are also on the list of special countries whose citizens are allowed to enter Oman as a tourist for free.
Schengen Nationalities must stay out for 90 DaysAs implemented on November 19th, 2015, Schengen nationalities will receive upto 90 days stay in the UAE in any 180 day period.
The 90 days allowed does not have to be in one trip, however these nationalities CANNOT stay longer than a total of 90 days and once 90 days are reached, they must stay out of UAE for 90 days before their next visit as a tourist.
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Community
Michael D|CanadianShifted my visa run trips to Visaflip ever since Saj moved from the older company. Saj knows his way around the system and communicates in Arabic with the border people. He makes sure that the job gets done swiftly and smoothly. Scheduling is a breeze with the new website and Saj shows up at my doorstep on time as usual. In a matter of 5-6 hours. I have all the paperwork in order and am back at my daughter’s place playing with the grandkids.
Rachael K.|Australian Recommended by a friend who had used Visa Flip before. I booked a place for my grandmother, who was visiting us and wanted to stay a bit longer. I was apprehensive about letting her go by herself but Danny assured me that they will take care of her and get her visa renewed. Grandma came home with stories of red sand dunes and a brand new visa stamp in her passport. Excellent service.
Zoe J.|BritishHave used their rideshare service a couple of times. Always on time and the staff is well trained. The one time all the seats were sold out but the manager arranged a special evening trip for me. Definitely worth the money. Hassle free visa renewal.
Yvone L.|IrishI was initially very confused with the whole grace period thing and the (mis) information online didn’t help much. Called up their hotline and they calculated my last day of stay without penalty for me. Scheduled the trip, enjoyed the vistas of Al Ain city and met an interesting group of people accompanying me on my journey to and from the Oman border.
Tamaya A.|American A bunch of us teachers went for visa run with Visa Flip, We were due for renewal and the office people arranged for the trip. The drive was long but smooth, We were taken to Oman border and got processed. Came back same afternoon. Used them thereafter when my folks came to visit and they were just as great as the first time.
Carolyn H.|AmericanI love the fact that I was picked up and dropped off at my home. Their customer service reps are knowledgeable and aware of the latest immigration rules. The driver was very pleasent and nice, He drove safely and calmly. He also gave me tips on places to see during the rest of my visit. Very convenient and streamlined.
Lewis R.|KiwiThese fellas saved us from a corporate nightmare. Stuck in the infinite loop of paperwork authentication, a group of our company workers were running out of the grace days on their visit visas. Danny sorted out the schedules and ensured each one got a fresh stamp in a matter of 24hours.
Saachi B.|JapaneseI like their transport service. They are fast and very nice people. Driver was friendly and honorable. Visa process took less than ten minutes. The ride was six hours back n forth. There are nice huge sand dunes and mountains on the way. Overall it was a great experience.
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