Dubai Visa for Children and Families from Singapore
Planning a family trip to Dubai from Singapore? This guide explains how our online application handles children and families: who is included, the documents the form asks for, what it costs and how to prepare. It sticks to what our application actually does, and it points out where you should check other requirements yourself.
Quick Answer
- Each traveler, including each child, is an applicant with their own details and documents
- One application can include up to 5 applicants
- Each applicant needs their own passport
- For applicants under 18, our form asks for a birth certificate
- Each applicant is priced individually. See our visa fees page
How Family Applications Work
You can add several family members to a single application, up to 5 applicants. For each person you enter their own details and upload their own documents. If you are traveling in a larger group, contact our team.
- Add each family member as a separate applicant
- Enter each person's name, passport number, nationality and date of birth exactly as shown in their passport
- Upload each person's documents in their own section
- Check each applicant before you pay
Documents for Each Applicant, Including Children
Our online application asks every applicant for:
- Passport photo: plain white background (the form shows a sample, 35mm x 50mm)
- Passport bio-data page
- Passport cover page
- Flight ticket booking
- Hotel booking confirmation (a hotel reservation or an invitation letter)
For applicants under 18, the form also asks for a birth certificate. It is requested based on the date of birth you enter.
Files can be uploaded as images or PDFs. Our team may contact you by email or WhatsApp if anything else is needed. For quality tips, see our Dubai visa checklist for Singapore applicants.
What Our Form Does Not Ask For
Our form does not include fields for a parental consent letter or guardianship documents. Airlines and border authorities may have their own rules for children traveling with one parent, with a guardian or without a parent. These are outside our application, so check them with your airline and the relevant authorities before you travel.
Passports for the Whole Family
- Each child needs their own passport
- Check every family member's expiry date. Passports generally need to be valid for at least 6 months, and our service page recommends 6 months after your return date
- Make sure the name on each passport matches what you enter in the form
Visa requirements depend on the passport a person holds, so check what applies to each family member's nationality. See our overview of Dubai visa requirements from Singapore. If you do not see a nationality in the form, contact us before you pay.
Visa Costs for Families
We list one price for each visa option, and our pricing does not list a separate child price. Each applicant is priced individually, and the total for your order is shown during the application.
| Visa | Regular Processing | Express Processing |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Day Single Entry | $165 USD | $195 USD |
| 30-Day Single Entry | $250 USD | $300 USD |
| 1-Month Multiple Entry | $450 USD | $500 USD |
| 3-Month Single Entry | $700 USD | Not offered |
| 3-Month Multiple Entry | $850 USD | Not offered |
See our visa fees page for current prices and our 14-day vs 30-day visa comparison to choose a stay that fits your trip. For the whole trip budget, read our Dubai trip budget guide.
Processing and Timing
Our estimates are 3-5 working days for regular processing, 1-2 working days for express processing and 5-7 working days for the 3-month visas. They are estimates, not guarantees, and they are in working days. Processing starts after payment is received and documents are verified, and it restarts if any document has to be replaced.
For a family, one unclear document can delay the whole application, so check every file. We suggest applying at least 2 weeks before departure, and choosing refundable flights and hotels until the visas are issued. See Dubai visa processing time from Singapore for more.
Family Application Checklist
- Every traveler has their own valid passport
- Passport expiry dates checked for the whole family
- A photo for each person, with a plain white background
- Passport bio-data and cover page scans for each person
- Flight and hotel bookings showing the travelers' names and dates
- A birth certificate for each applicant under 18
- Each person's date of birth entered correctly
- A working email address and phone number for contact
- Each applicant's section reviewed before payment
Common Document Mistakes for Families
- Missing birth certificate for an applicant under 18
- Wrong date of birth, which affects what the form asks for
- One person's file uploaded in another person's section
- Photos with a background that is not plain white
- Names that differ from the passport
- A passport close to expiry for one family member
- A hotel booking that does not show all the travelers
For more, see our guide to the top mistakes to avoid when applying for a Dubai visa, and what to do if a Dubai visa is rejected.
Preparing for the Trip
These are general planning points, not visa requirements:
- Choose your season carefully: Dubai gets very hot in the summer months, which can be hard with children. See our best time to visit Dubai from Singapore and climate and packing guide
- Keep documents together: carry every passport, a printed copy of each e-visa and your bookings
- Plan for rest: build in downtime around travel days
- Get travel insurance: check what it covers for medical care and cancellation
- Plan the days: our first-time Dubai travel guide covers neighborhoods and attractions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do children need their own Dubai visa? A: In our application each child is a separate applicant with their own passport details and documents.
Q: Can I include my children in my application? A: Yes. You can add up to 5 applicants to one application. Each person's details and documents are entered separately.
Q: Do children need a birth certificate? A: For applicants under 18, our form asks for a birth certificate.
Q: Do I need a parental consent letter for my child? A: Our form does not ask for one. Airlines and border authorities may have their own rules for children traveling without both parents, so check with them before you travel.
Q: Do children pay the same visa fee as adults? A: Our pricing lists one price for each visa option and does not list a separate child price. Each applicant is priced individually.
Q: What if there are more than 5 of us? A: Contact our team, who can help with larger groups.
Q: How long does processing take? A: Our estimates are 3-5 working days for regular processing and 1-2 working days for express processing. These are estimates, not guarantees.
For more answers, see our Dubai visa FAQ.
Conclusion
For a family, the key is to treat each person as their own applicant: a valid passport, clear documents, and a birth certificate for anyone under 18. Check each section before you pay. When you are ready, start your family's application, or learn more about our Dubai visa from Singapore service.
