What happens if I have to postpone my trip and my visa no longer applies?

In case your UAE visa was approved, but you cannot travel during its validity, you are not allowed to use it after the expiry date. This is a widespread phenomenon, particularly to those traveling who experience unforeseen delays or crises.

Understanding visa validity

Most tourist visas for the UAE are valid for 60 days from the date of issue for entry, though some transit visas may have shorter validity. The visa validity period is the window in which you must enter the UAE (often 60 days). Once you enter, your permitted stay (e.g. 30 or 60 days) begins. Failure to utilize the visa within the validity period of entry automatically renders the visa invalid and useless in traveling.

Note: If your unused visa is still active in the system, you may need to cancel it before applying for a new one to avoid rejection due to duplicate visa records.

Can I extend the visa before traveling?

Once your tourist eVisa has been issued, it generally cannot be changed or extended before traveling. However, some visa agents may help amend travel dates if the visa is still under process and has not been finalized. You would need to apply for a new visa. Some platforms may offer discounted rates or simplified reapplication in such cases - check with customer service for support.

Visa fees are non-refundable

UAE immigration does not refund the visa fees when processed though the visa may not be utilized. This is because of administrative and government fees that are incurred in issuance of visas. Note that some visa agents may refund part of their service fees if your application has not yet been submitted to UAE immigration, but government fees are always non-refundable.

Conclusion

Once the UAE visas expire they cannot be re-used. At the event of a change of plan, it is always advisable to apply to issue another visa nearer to when you want to travel. Note that the visa fees cannot be refunded, even in the cases of canceled or delayed trips.

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