Quick Answer: Yes, every infant and newborn needs their own Dubai visa—babies cannot travel on a parent's visa. Each child requires separate travel authorization, regardless of age, unless their passport nationality qualifies for visa-free entry.

The Basic Rule: Every Traveler Needs Their Own Visa

Dubai immigration treats infants as individual travelers from day one. Whether your baby is one week old or nearly two years old, they need proper documentation to enter the UAE.

This means your 2-month-old requires a separate visa application with the same fees, processing time, and document requirements as an adult. The only way around this is if your infant holds a passport from a visa-exempt country (UK, USA, Canada, Australia, most EU nations)—but even then, they still need their own valid passport for entry.

If your baby is born in Dubai while you're on a tourist visa, you have 120 days to arrange residency documentation. After that, fines of AED 25 per day apply, and your child cannot leave the UAE without proper papers.

Visa Requirements by Your Baby's Age

Traveling with a 1-Month-Old

Airlines typically allow babies to fly from 7–14 days old, though policies vary. Your newborn needs a valid passport in their own name and a tourist visa for infant in UAE (unless visa-exempt). Medical fitness may be checked by airlines for very young babies.

You'll need: infant's passport (6+ months validity), birth certificate, passport photo, parents' passport copies, and flight booking confirmation.

Traveling to Dubai with a 1-Year-Old

This is straightforward—standard infant visa rules apply. Your 1-year-old still qualifies as a lap infant with airlines (under 2 years), so you can use your lap or book a separate seat. The tourist visa process is identical to newborns, with fees of AED 350–450 for a 30-day visa.

Planning Dubai with a 1 year old is easy because Dubai is extremely baby-friendly with stroller access, family washrooms, and child-friendly facilities.

Age 6 Months to 2 Years

This is actually one of the easiest travel periods. Airlines have fewer restrictions, bassinet availability is better for babies under 10–12 kg, and your child still qualifies for infant lap fare (around 10% of adult airfare).

Important threshold at age 2:
Children who turn 2 are no longer classified as “infants” by airlines. They must have their own seat and pay child fare (about 75% of adult). The visa process remains the same, but if your child turns 2 during your trip, book the return flight as a “child” ticket, not “infant.”

Dubai visa for 2 year old baby:
The Dubai visa for 2 year old baby follows the same requirements as infants—your child must have their own passport, their own visa, and the fees remain exactly the same.

Dubai Visa Fees for Infants : Infant Visa Charges for Dubai

The new born baby visa cost in Dubai depends mainly on the visa duration you choose (30, 60, or 90 days) and whether you select normal or urgent processing.

Visa Type	Infant Visa Fee (AED)	Infant Visa Fee (INR)	Validity	Processing
30-Day Tourist Visa	350-450	₹8,400-10,800	30 days	2-4 days
60-Day Tourist Visa	650-750	₹15,600-18,000	60 days	2-4 days
90-Day Tourist Visa	950-1,100	₹22,800-26,400	90 days	3-5 days
48-Hour Transit Visa	150-200	₹3,600-4,800	48 hours	1-2 days
96-Hour Transit Visa	200-250	₹4,800-6,000	96 hours	1-2 days

Infant visa charges for Dubai are identical to adult fees—there's no discount based on age. Government charges, service fees, and VAT are additional.

Free visa exception: During summer promotional periods (July 15 - September 15), children under 18 traveling with parents may qualify for complimentary Dubai visit visa for infants. Outside this window, standard fees apply.

Visa Requirements by Passport Nationality

Visa-Exempt Infant Passports

If your infant holds a passport from these countries, no pre-approved visa is needed:

Visa-Free Entry (30-180 days): United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, most EU countries (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands), Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong, and GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain).

Even visa-exempt infants must carry valid passports—immigration will stamp the passport on arrival.

Passports Requiring Pre-Approved Visa

Infants from these regions need e-visas before travel:

India: Indian passport holders (including infants) need advance approval (processing: 2-5 days, fees: AED 350-450)
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka: Pre-approved visa required
Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam: Apply 7-10 days before travel
Most African nations & Middle East (non-GCC): Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon need advance visas

For detailed information on Indian passport holders, see our Dubai visa for Indians guide.

Visa Requirements for Newborn Baby in Dubai: Complete Document Checklist

Essential Documents for Every Infant Visa Application

1. Infant's Passport
Valid for minimum 6 months from arrival, with at least 2 blank pages. Must be the infant's own passport—babies cannot be listed in a parent's passport.

2. Passport Photo of Baby
White or light grey background, face clearly visible (eyes open preferred), no toys/pacifiers/hands visible, recent photo (within 6 months), size: 35mm x 45mm.

Common mistakes: Parents' hands visible, pacifiers in mouth, toys in frame, poor lighting.

3. Birth Certificate
Original or certified copy showing both parents' names to prove parent-child relationship. Translation required if not in English/Arabic.

4. Parent Documents
Both parents' passport bio pages and valid Dubai visas (if parents already in Dubai).

5. Travel Documents
Flight booking confirmation (round-trip or onward) with infant listed as passenger, plus Dubai hotel booking with infant included or relative's address with sponsor documents.

6. Visa Application Form
Completed with infant's full details, parent/guardian information, and signed by parent.

When Only One Parent Travels

If only one parent accompanies the infant, additional documents are required:

Notarized consent letter from non-traveling parent (states permission, includes travel dates and destination)
Non-traveling parent's passport copy (full bio page)
Custody documents if applicable (for divorced/separated parents, court orders showing custody rights)

Dubai immigration requires these to protect children from unauthorized travel.

How to Apply: 7-Step Process

Step 1: Choose Visa Type
Select based on trip duration: 30-day (short vacation), 60-day (extended stay), 90-day (long-term), or transit visa (48/96 hours for stopovers).

Step 2: Gather Documents
Collect infant's passport, baby's passport photo, birth certificate, parent passports, flight bookings, and hotel reservation. Scan documents at 300 DPI minimum.

Step 3: Submit Online Application
Visit Dubai Visa Center website, select "Tourist Visa" + "Infant/Child," fill in infant's details (name, DOB, passport number), enter parent information, upload scanned documents, and review for accuracy.

Step 4: Pay Fees
Use credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard), online banking, or digital wallets. Processing time: 2-5 working days standard.

Step 5: Track Status
Receive application ID via email, track online, get SMS/email updates. Dubai Visa Center notifies if additional documents are needed.

Step 6: Receive E-Visa
Once approved, e-visa is emailed as PDF. Print 2 copies (airline + immigration), save digital copy on phone, and verify infant's name spelling matches passport exactly.

Step 7: Travel to Dubai
At check-in, show infant's e-visa and passport. At Dubai immigration, present printed e-visa and infant's passport—the officer will stamp it.

For general tourist visa information, see our Dubai tourist visa guide.

Understanding Child Visa Dubai vs Infant Visa

While the application process is identical, there's an important distinction for airline purposes:

Infant (under 2 years): Lap infant, 10% of adult airfare, no assigned seat
Child (2-11 years): Own seat required, 75% of adult airfare

Both categories pay the same visa fees. If your child turns 2 during your trip, book the return as "child," not "infant."

Airline Rules for Flying to Dubai with Infants

Infant Airfare & Seating

Children under 2 qualify as lap infants (approximately 10% of adult fare, no assigned seat). Children 2+ must have their own seat and pay child fare (around 75% of adult).

Bassinet Availability

Bassinets are small beds attached to bulkhead seats for infants under 10-12 kg. Request at booking by calling the airline or using "Manage Booking" online. Confirm 24-48 hours before your flight.

Airlines with bassinets: Emirates (most long-haul flights), Etihad (select aircraft), Air India (Delhi/Mumbai to Dubai), British Airways (London-Dubai). Limited availability (2-4 per plane)—book early.

Stroller & Baby Gear

Airlines allow 1 stroller per infant (free), which you can use up to the boarding gate and collect at the aircraft door. Car seats are allowed if your infant has their own seat (must be airline-approved). Diaper bags count as additional hand luggage (can include diapers, wipes, bottles, formula).

Emirates policy: Allows stroller + car seat + diaper bag free.

What to Pack in Hand Luggage

Diapers & wipes (2x your estimate), change of clothes (2-3 sets), milk/formula, bottles (2-3 clean), baby food/snacks, pacifiers (2-3 spares), blanket, favorite toy, and medicines.

Liquid rules: Baby formula and milk are exempt from the 100ml rule—just declare at security.

Why Choose Dubai Visa Center for Infant Visas

Fully Online Process – No embassy visits with a crying baby
Infant-Specific Guidance – Clear newborn visa checklists
Document Pre-Check – Experts review before submission
Family Applications – Apply for parents and infant together
Fast Processing – 2-4 days standard, 24-hour urgent available
24/7 Support – WhatsApp, email, phone assistance
Transparent Pricing – No hidden fees
98%+ Approval Rate – Expert document verification