United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Visa Information
Please, check below if you qualify for visa-on-arrival or visa exemption. If your nationality is not eligible, you must apply for an eVisa (Tourist/Business) by selecting one of the options below.
Visa Exceptions - for Tourist/Transit/Business Purposes

No Visa Required:

  • Bahrain
  • Kuwait
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia

30 Days Visa-on-Arrival (issued at Immigration Check unless visa has been applied for before arrival):

  • Andorra
  • Brunei
  • Hong Kong (China)
  • Ireland
  • Kazakhstan
  • Macau (China)
  • Malaysia
  • Mauritius
  • Monaco
  • Mongolia
  • Ukraine
  • Uzbekistan
  • Vatican City

90 Days Visa-on-Arrival (issued at Immigration Check unless visa has been applied for before arrival):

  • Albania
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Austria
  • Australia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Bosnia
  • Brazil
  • Bulgaria
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • China
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • El Salvador
  • Estonia
  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Guyana
  • Honduras
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Kiribati
  • Kosovo
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Maldives
  • Malta
  • Montenegro
  • Nauru
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Russian Federation
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • San Marino
  • Serbia
  • Seychelles
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Solomon Islands
  • South Korea
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • United Kingdom and Northern Ireland
  • United States of America
  • Uruguay

Special Note for Indian Nationals:

Indian nationals can obtain a 14-day visa on Arrival for a cost of 63 USD, ONLY if they hold one of the following:

  • Residence permit valid for at least 6 months from: Australia, Canada, EU Country, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Singapore, US or UK
  • US Visa valid for at least 6 months

Note: All nationalities approved to obtain a visa-on-arrival can also apply for an eVisa prior to departure. Global Visa Professionals recommends that applicants do obtain a visa prior to arrival in the UAE, to avoid waiting times and immigration check complications.

eVisa Tourist/Business

Official Website: https://www.emirates.com/bg/english/before-you-fly/visa-passport-information/uae-visa-information/

Apply At: https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/f9e586fe-0642-11ec-0320-0050569629e8

30 Days / Single Entry:

Total Visa Cost:

  • US$79 Global Visa Professionals fee
  • US$250 Embassy fee

30 Days / Multiple Entry:

Total Visa Cost:

  • US$79 Global Visa Professionals fee
  • US$520 Embassy fee

60 Days / Single Entry:

Total Visa Cost:

  • US$79 Global Visa Professionals fee
  • US$490 Embassy fee

60 Days / Multiple Entry:

Total Visa Cost:

  • US$79 Global Visa Professionals fee
  • US$800 Embassy fee

Processing time: 2-3 Business days

Biometrics: Not Required

Validity: 30 or 60 days

UAE eVisa is available for all nationalities that qualify for visa-on-arrival, in order to avoid waiting times at immigration check upon entry. A UAE eVisa allows travelers to enter the UAE for short term tourist or business visits. The eVisas are extendable for additional 10 days (for 30 days visa) or 30 days (for 60 days visa) for a fee of USD $230 paid at time of extension application and can be filed only at the UAE Airport office.

Eligible Countries:

All except:
  • Bahrain
  • Kuwait
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia

Required Documents:

  • Global Visa Professionals Personal Form
  • Passport copy – a clear scan of the main data page of your passport
  • Photo – a clear photo of the applicant, passport-style, shoulders and up, high resolution, without shadows, even light distribution on plain background, taken within the last 3 months, which has not been used for previous passports/visas
  • If residing in a foreign country – proof of legal status, such as residency permit, work visa, etc.
  • Flight booking
  • Hotel reservation

NOTE: Copy of Local ID required for nationalities of Iraq, Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan

Global Visa Professionals services cover the following:

  • Evaluate if this visa is the correct category for you, based on your supporting documents
  • Apply for the eVisa on your behalf
  • Ensure for Fast and Reliable electronic filing
  • We will pay the Embassy fee on your behalf
  • Send the eVisa approval notice via email as soon as it is issued (final decision is at the discretion of the UAE Immigration authorities)

Please contact our team at info@globalvisapros.com for more information.

Our team at Global Visa Professionals also offers assistance on other types of UAE visas, including Transit, Family Visit, 48 or 96 hour visit visa, and other special visas. If you do require a special category visa to the UAE or need consultation, please contact us for more information.