Do you need a visa to enter the UAE?

GCC citizens do not need a visa to enter the UAE. Some of the other nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival while others need to apply for a visa in advance. Find out if you need a visa to enter the UAE.

Eligible countries for visa on arrival

Citizens of these countries do not require advance visa arrangements to enter the UAE and can obtain a visa upon arrival for 30 days with a 10-day grace period for extension.

European Union countries
Argentina Bahamas Barbados Belarus Brazil Chile Colombia Costa Rica El Salvador	Honduras Iceland Kiribati Liechtenstein Maldives Montenegro Nauru Norway Paraguay Peru	Russia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines San Marino South Korea Serbia Seychelles Solomon Islands Switzerland Uruguay
Andorra Australia Brunei Canada China Hong Kong Ireland	Japan Kazakhstan Macao Malaysia Mauritius Monaco New Zealand	Singapore Ukraine United Kingdom United States Vatican City Mexico

How do I apply for a Dubai tourist visa?

If you require a visa to enter the UAE, you can apply via approved airlines, hotels, travel agencies or tour operators. You can also be sponsored by a UAE resident or company. Use the dropdown above to find out more

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