UAE Visa Processing Statistics 2024

Comprehensive analysis of visa processing performance and trends

Data-driven insights into application volumes, processing efficiency, and success rates

Visa Processing Dashboard

Real-time performance indicators

2.4M

Total Applications 2024

+18.5% vs 2023

97.8%

Approval Rate

+1.2% vs 2023

24.6

Avg Processing Hours

-15.3% vs 2023

4.8/5

Customer Satisfaction

+0.3 vs 2023

Processing Time Analysis

Breakdown of processing times by visa category

Average Processing Times by Visa Type

Visa Processing Times Comparison
Processing Time Breakdown
Tourist Visa
18-24 hours
Business Visa
24-48 hours
Transit Visa
12-18 hours
Golden Visa
7-14 days
Work Visa
5-7 days

Application Volume Trends

Monthly and seasonal application patterns

Key Insights
  • Peak Months: November - March (Winter season)
  • Lowest Volume: July - August (Summer period)
  • Business Visa Spike: September - October
  • Tourist Visa Peak: December - January
  • Golden Visa Growth: Steady 25% YoY increase
Highest Month
December 2024
285,000 applications
Lowest Month
August 2024
142,000 applications

Success Rate Analysis

Approval rates across different visa categories and demographics

Approval Rates by Visa Type

Tourist Visa 98.5%
Business Visa 97.2%
Transit Visa 99.1%
Golden Visa 94.8%
Work Visa 96.3%

Common Rejection Reasons

Incomplete Documentation

45.2% of rejections

Missing or invalid supporting documents

Photo Requirements

28.7% of rejections

Non-compliant passport photos

Payment Issues

15.8% of rejections

Failed or incomplete payments

Eligibility Issues

10.3% of rejections

Not meeting visa requirements

Performance Improvements

Year-over-year enhancements in visa processing

Processing Speed

-15.3% Faster Processing

Average processing time reduced from 29.1 to 24.6 hours

Approval Rate

+1.2% Higher Success

Approval rate increased from 96.6% to 97.8%

Customer Satisfaction

+6.3% Better Experience

Customer satisfaction score improved from 4.5 to 4.8