The most popular destination in the region attracting millions of visitors
Citizens of approximately 70 countries receive a visa on arrival in the UAE. Other nationalities have to apply and obtain a visa before their departure.
The United Arab Emirates has been the most popular destination attracting millions of visitors from around the world.
Different visa rules apply for each nationality. Some get visa on arrival while others have to obtain their visa prior to flying.
Based on information sourced from Emirates, flydubai and Etihad Airways websites, passport holders of around 20 countries get a 30 day visa on arrival free of charge.
These countries include
- Andorra
- Australia
- Brunei
- Canada
- China
- Hong Kong (China)
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Macau (China)
- Malaysia
- Mauritius
- Monaco
- New Zealand
- Ireland
- San Marino
- Singapore
- Ukraine
- UK and Northern Ireland
- USA
- Vatican City
A 90-day multiple entry visit visa is issued to nationals of over 50 countries or territories. The visa is valid for six months from the date of issue and visa holders can stay in the UAE for 90 days in total.
These countries include
- Argentina
- Austria
- Bahamas Islands
- Barbados
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Bulgaria
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- El Salvador
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Israel
- Italy
- Kiribati
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Maldives
- Malta
- Montenegro
- Nauru
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- San Marino
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Uruguay
Travellers holding a Mexican passport are eligible for a multiple entry 180‑day visit visa that’s valid for six months from the date of issue.
Nationals of all other countries from Asia and Africa are required to have a UAE visa prior to their departure.
0 Comments