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United Arab Emirates

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

Bahrain

Kuwait

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

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

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

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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.

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