UAE Entry Visa Information

Depending on your nationality, you might not be required to apply for a Visa prior to your departure, as you will receive your Visa upon arrival in the UAE (See list below). However, please note that

 

  • Visitors must have a Passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date of the entry to the UAE.

  • All Visas applied for are subject to the approval by the Immigration Authorities and maybe rejected without a given reason.

  • All Visa charges have to be paid at the time of application and are non-refundable. So if a Visa is not granted by the Immigration Authorities, the cost of the Visa charged cannot be refunded or adjusted.

GCC citizens

If you are a citizen of a GCC country, you do not require a visa to visit the UAE. You need to present your passport or government-issued ID card at the point of entry into the UAE.

 

GCC residents

GCC residents need to apply for visa online on the websites of General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs, Dubai or Ministry of Interior. 

 

Exempted nationalities:

 

Citizens of the following countries DO NOT need to apply for a visa; they will get entry permission directly from the airport:

1. Andorra
2. Australia
3. Austria
4. Belgium
5. Brunei
6. Bulgaria
7. Canada
8. Croatia
9. Cyprus
10. Czech Republic
11. Denmark
12. Estonia
13. Finland
14. France
15. Germany
16. Greece

17. Hong Kong
18. Hungary
19. Iceland
20. Ireland
21. Italy
22. Japan
23. Latvia
24. Liechtenstein
25. Lithuania
26. Luxembourg
27. Malaysia
28. Malta
29. Monaco
30. New Zealand

31. Norway

32. Poland
33. Portugal
34. Romania
35. San Marino
36. Singapore
37. Slovakia
38. Slovenia
39. South Korea
40. Spain
41. Sweden
42. Switzerland
43. The Netherlands
44. United Kingdom
45. United States of America
46. Vatican City

 

 

Required UAE Entry Visa Documentation:

 

  1. Clear scanned passport copy of each applicant in jpg format.

  2. Scanned colored passport size photo or 2x2 inch photo of each applicant.

  3. Valid credit card to make a payment.

  4. Recommend to apply for visa at least 2 weeks prior to arrival.

 

While the airline, travel agency and hotel can apply for your visa, please make sure you give yourself enough time for it to be approved, and note that they do not take responsibility if the visa is declined. 

Otherwise, you will need to apply for a visa through your nearest UAE embassy. An eye scan will be required at the airport.

Please visit the UAE Government website for more information on visa types or how to get your visa,

To view the Desert Gate Tourism Agency contact and information on entry visa application and airport transportation services Click here.

Highlights

Aug 28, 2016