Visitor visa processing time from United Arab Emirates
How long IRCC currently expects a visitor visa application from United Arab Emirates to take — the official estimate for this country, how it compares with the global average, and its recorded history.
Current IRCC estimate
Global average — visitor visa
United Arab Emirates vs the world
Estimates are IRCC's published figures for applications made from United Arab Emirates (source data updated October 21, 2026; our snapshot 23 Oct 2026). They are not a guarantee for any individual application — always confirm on the official IRCC processing-times page.
Visitor visa processing time from United Arab Emirates history
We record IRCC's published estimates every day so this page can chart the trend over time. History is still being collected — the first snapshot was recorded on 23 Oct 2026 (56 days), and the chart will appear here automatically as soon as the next daily snapshots are in.
| Snapshot date | IRCC estimate | Days (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2026 | 56 days | ~56 |
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