Dubai Visa for Canadian PR Holders and Residents | Apply Online
Get your Dubai visa for Canadian PR travel started online in simple steps. Living in Canada with a foreign passport? Select your passport nationality, upload your PR card or valid work or study permit, and apply for an eligible UAE tourist visa. Express processing targets delivery within 24 hours for qualifying applications.
Tourist visas from US$140. Your passport nationality determines the available entry route; UAE immigration makes the final decision.
Do Canadian Residents Need a Visa for Dubai?
If you live in Canada but travel on a foreign passport, your Canadian PR card, work permit or study permit does not give you the same UAE entry conditions as a Canadian passport. Check the rules for the passport you will use. Some nationalities qualify for a residence-based UAE entry route, while others need an approved visa before departure.
Permanent residents
Use your passport nationality when applying. Provide your valid Canadian PR card if residence evidence is requested.
Workers in Canada
Your work permit establishes your status in Canada. UAE visa eligibility still depends on your passport and the applicable entry rules.
International students
You can apply while living in Canada if your passport requires an advance visa. Keep your study permit and requested supporting documents ready.
Travelling on a Canadian passport? Read the Canadian passport holder guide for the separate visa-on-arrival route.
Dubai Tourist Visa Options and Current Starting Prices
Choose a visa that covers your planned stay and number of UAE entries. These are DubaiVisa.com starting assisted-service prices in USD for eligible applicants. The available option and final total depend on the passport nationality and services selected in the application.
14-Day Single Entry
From US$140For one UAE entry and a short holiday or family visit.
View 14-day visa →30-Day Single Entry
From US$165For one UAE entry and a visit lasting up to 30 days.
View 30-day visa →60-Day Single Entry
From US$180For eligible travellers planning a longer stay.
View 60-day visa →30-Day Multiple Entry
From US$259For a trip that involves leaving and re-entering the UAE.
View multiple-entry visa →60-Day Multiple Entry
From US$410For a longer itinerary requiring more than one UAE entry.
View multiple-entry visa →14-Day Express Processing
From US$240Priority processing with a target within 24 hours when available for your application.
View express processing →Express is a processing option, not a separate visa type. A processing target does not guarantee approval or entry by a particular time.
Dubai Visa for Canadian Permanent Residents
A Canadian PR card confirms your residence status in Canada; it does not change the nationality on your passport. If you hold a Pakistani, Nigerian or another foreign passport, check its UAE requirements before applying. Some eligible passport holders may instead qualify for a special UAE entry route based on valid Canadian residence evidence.
- Enter the nationality printed on the passport you will use for travel.
- Provide a clear passport copy and both sides of your valid PR card when requested.
- Check that your PR card or other required travel document will also support your return to Canada.
Canadian permanent residents travelling back by commercial carrier generally need a valid PR card or permanent resident travel document. See the official Canadian travel guidance.
Can Canadian PR Holders Get a Dubai Visa on Arrival?
Canadian PR alone does not guarantee visa on arrival. Eligibility depends on your passport nationality and whether your Canadian residence documents meet the conditions of a specific UAE entry service. Qualifying Indian, Filipino, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, Kenyan and South African passport holders should check the applicable residence-based route before purchasing a separate tourist visa.
A work or study permit should not automatically be treated as equivalent to a qualifying PR or residence permit. Check the conditions for your passport and document with the UAE ICP before travel.
Documents to Prepare Before Applying
Passport
Provide a clear copy of the passport bio page. Check that the passport meets the validity requirement for your selected route.
Photograph
Upload a recent, clear passport-style photograph that meets the application instructions.
Canadian residence evidence
Prepare your PR card, work permit, study permit or other valid status document when requested.
Names, date of birth and passport number should match your passport exactly. Flight, accommodation or additional documents may be requested for your application.
How to Apply for a Dubai Visa from Canada
1. Select your passport
Open Get Visa and choose the nationality shown on your travel passport.
2. Choose your stay
Select an available 14-, 30- or 60-day visa and the entry type your itinerary requires.
3. Upload documents
Add your passport, photograph and Canadian residence evidence when requested.
4. Review and pay
Check the applicant details, selected processing option and final total before payment.
5. Receive updates
Follow the application status. An approved eVisa is delivered electronically.
How Long Does Dubai Visa Processing Take from Canada?
Processing starts after the required documents and payment are received. Standard and express choices depend on the passport, visa type and application details. Eligible express applications target delivery within 24 hours; document corrections, additional checks, weekends and UAE holidays can extend the timeline.
Choose express processing in the application if it is offered for your selected visa. UAE immigration decides whether to approve the application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Canadian PR holders need a visa for Dubai?
It depends on the passport used for travel. Canadian PR does not give every passport holder visa-free entry. Check whether your nationality qualifies for a residence-based entry route or requires an advance visa.
Can I apply from Canada with a work or study permit?
Yes, if an advance tourist visa is available for your passport nationality. Provide valid Canadian status evidence when the application requests it.
How much is a Dubai tourist visa for a resident of Canada?
Starting assisted-service prices are US$140 for 14-day single entry, US$165 for 30-day single entry and US$180 for 60-day single entry. Your passport nationality and selected services determine the final price.
Can a Pakistani passport holder with Canadian PR apply online?
A Pakistani passport holder living in Canada should check the current UAE entry requirements for a Pakistani passport. If an advance tourist visa is available, select Pakistan as the passport nationality and provide Canadian PR evidence when requested.
Is express approval guaranteed within 24 hours?
No. Express processing targets delivery within 24 hours for eligible, complete applications. The UAE authority may request additional checks or documents, and approval is never guaranteed.
Can I use a UAE tourist visa to visit Abu Dhabi?
An issued UAE tourist visa generally permits travel between Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other emirates, subject to the conditions printed on the visa.
Ready to Apply from Canada?
Choose the passport you will travel with, select an available tourist visa and upload your Canadian residence documents. Check the final price and processing option before submitting.
