The type of visa required to get into the UAE depends on
several different factors such as your nationality, the objective of your planned
visit and its planned duration.
The United Arab Emirates government have taken many steps to
make this steps non complicated and straightforward and easy as possible.
Citizens of 39 countries — GCC nationals plus nationals of listed countries —
do not require visas prior to arrival.
Citizens of the following countries do not require pre-entry
visas to enter the UAE:
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Andorra
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Hong Kong
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Poland
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Australia
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Hungary
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Portugal
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Austria
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Iceland
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Romania
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Belgium
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Ireland
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San Marino
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Brunei
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Italy
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Singapore
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Bulgaria
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Japan
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Slovakia
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Canada
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Latvia
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Slovenia
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Croatia
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Liechtenstein
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South Korea
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Cyprus
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Lithuania
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Spain
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Czech Republic
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Luxembourg
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Sweden
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Denmark
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Malaysia
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Switzerland
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Estonia
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Malta
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United Kingdom
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Finland
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Monaco
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United States of America
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France
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Netherlands
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The Vatican
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Germany
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New Zealand
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Greece
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Norway
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Please check with your nearest UAE Embassy/Consulate for any updates if you think your country is not listed.
If you DO NOT fall into one of the above categories, you
will require a visa and a sponsor for your visit. The sponsor normally applies
for the visa on your behalf.
Valid sponsors:
- Hotels and tourist companies can apply on your behalf for a Tourist Visa (valid for 30 days), a Service Visa (valid for 14 days) or a Visit Visa (valid for 30 days and can be extended for other 30 days)
- Airlines
and airlines handlers can apply on behalf of their crew members for a
96-hour Transit Visa
- Other
organizations based in the UAE may only apply for Visit Visas and Service
Visas
- Individuals
(relatives or friends) already resident in the UAE may, subject to
guidelines, also apply on your behalf for a Visit Visa
If you are coming to work in the UAE, you will require a
visa that can only be obtained on your behalf by your employer or sponsor.
Regulations for a Work Visa application:
- Passport
must have minimum 6 months validity remaining at the time of application
for an Entry Permit
- All
photographs are to be recent, colour photographs (Polaroid photographs are
not accepted)
- Those
who are already in the UAE cannot get another entry permit until they
depart from the UAE
Other Visa Types:
Entry Service Permit — Valid 14 days from
the day it is issued and good for a 14-day stay.
Tourist Visa — Valid for a 30-day stay,
but you can extend it to 40 days. You’ll need sponsorship from a hotel or tour
operator, and prearrangement is required. You must also have an honored passport.
Visit Visa — Valid 60 days from the day
it is issued and good for a 90-day duration of stay. You’ll need sponsorship
from a UAE resident, company or hotel. You can’t extend this visa, and it’s
only valid one time.
Transit Visa — Valid 14 days from the day it is
issued and good for 96 hours. You’ll need a confirmed hotel reservation.
Documents Required for a Visa
- Passport
copies
- Copy
of confirmed flight booking
- Bank
approval letter
- Passport-sized
photographs
- Visa
fee
Apply for a Visa
For more information and to apply for a visa, please visit
the General Directory of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.
