Visa Requirements for United Arab Emirates

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Freedom of Travel

Passport holders of 5 countries have freedom of travel to United Arab Emirates. This often means there will be no limitation on the duration of stay, and no restrictions on activities such as volunteering, employment, or conducting business.

Visa Not Required

Passport holders of 91 countries can travel to United Arab Emirates without prior visa, eVisa, or on-arrival visa.

Visa On Arrival

Visa to travel in United Arab Emirates can be obtained at airports and other borders crossings for Passport holders of 4 countries.

eVisa

Passport holders for 33 countries can obtain an electronic visa / authorization prior to arrival to travel to United Arab Emirates.

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  • eVisaRequirement updated .Possible visa on arrival for 96 hours
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  • eVisa30 daysRequirement updated .May apply using 'Smart service'.
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  • eVisa30 days
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    visa not required for diplomatic Passport 90 days
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  • eVisaRemarks updated .All types of Visas for UAE is issued online and not at the embassy.
    Various types of Visas can be obtained online using "smart service"
    eVisa can be obtained (30 days) regardless of which Airline(s) you have booked with, as long as you have a return flight booked with entry and exit through the same city.
    eVisa can be obtained online if holding a booking from Emirates Airlines, Air Arabia or Fly Dubai tickets.
    Visa can also be obtained through a licensed agent, which often allows for faster processing time. For visa options that do not involve a flight booking (Land) and agent will be required to apply for a visa online.
    Transit visa is not required.
  • eVisa30 daysRemarks updated .May apply online.
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    eVisaPassengers on all international airlines may enter the United Arab Emirates for 96 hours after obtaining a transit visa at the airport. The time difference between the two flights must be over 8 hours and the passenger must continue to a third destination. Passengers also must have a hotel booking.
    All travellers in transit are exempt from entry fees for the first 48 hours; this brief entry may be extended for up to 96 hours for a fee of Dhs50.
    Visitors normally require a sponsor but visas can also be arranged online through an airline if they are arriving on Air Arabia, Air Astana, Emirates, Etihad (and Air Baltic and Air Serbia), flydubai, Turkish Airlines and Indigo Airlines.
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Pre-arranged Visa Required

Prior to arrival at United Arab Emirates, passport holders of 96 countries must obtain a visa at their corresponding consulate of United Arab Emirates. Additional travel conditions (such as Visas to other countries) may waive this requirement.

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  • Visa RequiredVisa on arrival for holders of a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode.
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    Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredMay apply using 'Smart Service'.
  • Visa RequiredVisa on arrival for holders of a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode.
  • Visa RequiredMay apply using 'Smart service'.
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    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .May apply online.
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    Visa RequiredVisa on arrival for holders of a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode.
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    Visa RequiredVisa on arrival for holders of a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode.
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    Visa RequiredVisa on arrival for holders of a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode.
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visitors may obtain a visa online through an airline if they are arriving on Air Arabia, Air Astana, Emirates (airlines), Etihad Airways (and Air Baltic, Air Serbia, flydubai, Turkish Airlines and Indigo Airlines
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    Visa RequiredE-visas can be obtained.
    A 96-hour transit visa can be obtained on arrival at Dubai (DXB).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply using 'Smart service'.
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    Visa RequiredVisa on arrival for holders of a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode.
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  • Visa RequiredVisa on arrival for holders of a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode.
  • Visa Required30 days30 day entry visit visa and valid for 6 months from the date of issue for a stay of 90 days.
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  • Visa RequiredVisa on arrival for holders of a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode.
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    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visitors may obtain a visa online through an airline if they are arriving on Air Arabia, Air Astana, Emirates (airlines), Etihad Airways (and Air Baltic, Air Serbia, flydubai, Turkish Airlines and Indigo Airlines
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    Indians holding a valid US or UK or EU visit visa or residence visa which is valid for a minimum of 6 months can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days.
    Indians holding a residency permit from Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada are also eligible for a visa on arrival.
    Cost for 14 days visa is AED 100 (subject to change). They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 14 days for AED 250 (subject to change).
    Visitors normally require a sponsor but visas can also be arranged online through an airline if they are arriving on Air Arabia, Air Astana, Emirates, Etihad (and Air Baltic and Air Serbia), flydubai, Turkish Airlines, and Indigo Airlines.
  • Visa RequiredMay apply using 'Smart service'.
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  • Visa RequiredVisa on arrival for holders of a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode.
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visa on arrival for residents of the GCC member states for a maximum stay of 1 month.
    Electronic Visas online via www.ednrd.ae if residing in one of the 5 other GCC countries. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
    Obtainable online if arriving on Air Arabia, Air Baltic, Air Berlin, Air Serbia, and flydubai. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
    Extensions of stay is possible up to a maximum stay of 3 months within 6 months for a fee
    Iris scan taken upon entry.
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    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visitors may obtain a visa online through an airline if they are arriving on Air Arabia, Air Astana, Emirates (airlines), Etihad Airways (and Air Baltic, Air Serbia, flydubai, Turkish Airlines and Indigo Airlines
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  • Visa RequiredVisa on arrival for holders of a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode.
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    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visitors may obtain a visa online through an airline if they are arriving on Air Arabia, Air Astana, Emirates (airlines), Etihad Airways (and Air Baltic, Air Serbia, flydubai, Turkish Airlines and Indigo Airlines
  • Visa RequiredMay apply using 'Smart service'.
  • Visa RequiredA 96-hour transit visa can be obtained on arrival at Dubai(DXB), provided:transit time is at least 8 hours; and holding onward ticket to a third country; and holding a passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
    Pay Visa fee of 170 AED.
    Visas are only issued as a part of a transit package together with hotel accommodation and airport transfer
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    Visa RequiredMay apply using 'Smart service'.
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  • Visa RequiredVisa on arrival for holders of a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode.
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    Visa not required in advance if in possession of the Right of Abode in the United Kingdom with a Certificate of Entitlement in Commonwealth passport, may enter the Emirate of Dubai in the same way as a British Citizen.
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    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .May apply online.
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    The longest transit electronic visa is 96 hours. You must travel the entire journey on Emirates Airlines, with a transit time exceeding 4 hours.
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  • Visa RequiredA 96-hour transit visa can be obtained on arrival at Dubai (DXB), provided transit time is at least 8 hours; and holding onward ticket to a third country; and holding a passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival. Visa fee of 170 AED. Visas are only issued as a part of a transit package together with hotel accommodation and airport transfer.
    May apply using 'Smart service'.
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