Stuck at UAE Border or Airport? Get Visa Approved in 24 Hrs

Yes, UAE visa on arrival can be denied even if your nationality is eligible. UAE immigration officials have the authority to refuse entry at their discretion, regardless of visa-on-arrival eligibility.

Common Reasons for Visa on Arrival Denial:
1. Frequent Border Runs Exiting to Oman and immediately returning to get a new visa-on-arrival is flagged as visa abuse. Immigration systems track these patterns.
2. Multiple Recent Visits Using visa-on-arrival repeatedly without sufficient gaps between visits raises red flags about your intentions.
3. Overstay History Previous overstays in UAE or GCC countries can result in automatic denial.
4. Immigration Officer Discretion Officers may deny entry if they suspect you’re working illegally, have insufficient funds, or lack proof of onward travel.
5. Passport Issues Damaged passports, low validity (less than 6 months), or missing pages can lead to rejection.
6. Security Concerns Previous deportations, bans, or security alerts in the system will result in denial.

What Happens When You’re Denied?
You’ll be held at immigration
You may be sent back on the next available flight
You cannot re-enter using visa-on-arrival immediately
You’ll need a pre-approved tourist visa from a travel agency

The Solution
If your visa-on-arrival is denied, apply for a UAE tourist visa through White Sky Travel. We can get you approved in 24 hours, even after rejection.

If UAE immigration denies your visa on arrival, here’s exactly what happens and what you need to do:

Immediate Consequences at Immigration:
1. You’re Held at Immigration
Officers will take your passport
You’ll be escorted to a holding area
You cannot enter the UAE
2. Deportation Process Begins
You’ll be sent back to your origin country on the next available flight
The airline that brought you is responsible for your return
You may wait several hours or overnight at the airport
3. Your Options While Waiting
Stay in the airport transit area (no UAE entry)
Pay for airport hotel if available (without entering UAE)
Contact a travel agency immediately for emergency visa

Financial Impact:
Return Flight Costs – Usually covered by the airline, but you may need to pay for flight changes
Airport Accommodation – If you need to wait overnight (AED 200-500)
Visa Application Fee – If you apply for tourist visa through agency (AED 400-1000 depending on type)
What You CANNOT Do:
❌ Try to enter with visa-on-arrival again immediately
❌ Leave the airport and come back
❌ Apply for visa-on-arrival at another UAE entry point
❌ Argue with immigration officers (can result in permanent ban)

What You CAN Do – Your Best Solution:
✅ Apply for UAE Tourist Visa Through White Sky Travel
While you’re still at the airport:
Contact White Sky Travel immediately
Submit required documents digitally (passport, photo, tickets, passport back cover)
Get visa approved within 24 hours
Re-enter UAE legally with approved visa
We can process your visa while you wait at the airport or nearby hotel.
At the Border (Oman-UAE):
If denied at the land border:
You’ll be turned back to Oman
You cannot re-attempt entry immediately
You must apply for pre-approved tourist visa
Processing can be done from Oman

Long-Term Consequences:
⚠️ Immigration Record – Denial is recorded in the system
⚠️ Future Visa-on-Arrival Risk – May be denied again if you try without resolving the issue
⚠️ Multiple Denials – Can lead to temporary or permanent entry bans

How to Avoid Denial:
Don’t make frequent border runs
Allow 30-60 days between visits
Have proof of sufficient funds
Carry hotel bookings and return tickets
Ensure passport validity (6+ months)

Apply for tourist visa through agency if uncertain
Emergency Contact:
Denied at the airport right now?
Contact White Sky Travel immediately for 24-hour emergency visa processing
Email your documents while at immigration
Most visas approved within 24 hours

Why This Happens More Often Now
UAE has tightened immigration controls to prevent:
Illegal employment on tourist visas
Visa abuse through border runs
Overstaying and immigration violations
The safest option: Apply for a pre-approved tourist visa before traveling if you’ve recently used visa-on-arrival.

Yes! Contact White Sky Travel immediately. We can process your visa while you’re at the airport, though you may need to wait in the airport or nearby hotel during processing.

Most visas are approved within 24 hours. In urgent cases, we expedite as quickly as possible.