Short answer: Yes. A child under 18 can get a UAE tourist visa without a parent on the same application — but only through a Sharjah tourist visa. The Dubai system does not allow a child's tourist visa to be submitted without a parent. For a child applying alone, the adult visa rate applies.
Who counts as a child?
For UAE tourist visa applications, anyone under 18 years old is treated as a child (minor).
Dubai tourist visa: not possible without a parent
On the Dubai system, a child's tourist visa cannot be applied for on its own. It is not a case of approval or rejection — the application simply cannot be processed unless a parent is included. So if the child is travelling alone, a Dubai tourist visa is not an option.
Sharjah tourist visa: the child can apply alone
Through Sharjah, a child under 18 can be applied for individually, with no parent on the application. Because the child is the main applicant, the adult tourist visa rate applies, not the child rate.
Who uses this most?
Mostly parents who live in the UAE on a residence visa while their child is still in the home country. Instead of travelling back to apply together, parents can get a Sharjah tourist visa for the child so the child can come to the UAE. It also works for children visiting other relatives in the UAE.
Documents required
- Child's passport copy (valid for at least 6 months)
- Passport-size photo (white background)
- Child's birth certificate copy
How to apply with EEC Travels
- Send the three documents on WhatsApp +971 52 995 1878.
- Our team checks them and confirms the Sharjah tourist visa option and price.
- We submit the application through official sponsors and update you on WhatsApp.
You can also start online on our UAE visa page.
FAQ
Can I apply a Dubai visit visa for my child alone?
No. The Dubai system does not allow a child under 18 to be submitted without a parent. Use a Sharjah tourist visa instead.
Does my child pay the child rate?
No. When a child applies alone on a Sharjah tourist visa, the adult rate applies.
What documents does my child need?
Passport copy, a passport photo and a birth certificate copy.
I live in the UAE and my child is abroad. Can they come on a tourist visa?
Yes, through a Sharjah tourist visa applied for individually.
EEC Travels is a private travel agency that coordinates visa applications through official sponsors. Visa approval is decided only by UAE immigration authorities.