United Arab Emirates » Passport And Visa Requirements
Summary
CanadianPassport Required: Yes
Visa Required: 1
Return Ticket Required: Yes
Australian
Passport Required: Yes
Visa Required: Yes
Return Ticket Required: Yes
British
Passport Required: Yes
Visa Required: Yes
Return Ticket Required: Yes
USA
Passport Required: Yes
Visa Required: Yes
Return Ticket Required: Yes
Other EU
Passport Required: Yes
Visa Required: 1
Return Ticket Required: Yes
Passport Info
To enter the United Arab Emirates, a passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond the end date of the stay is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Often, a sponsor will hold a visitor's passport. In these cases a receipt will be issued. This will generally be accepted in place of a passport where a transaction may require one.
Visa Info
Nationals referred to in the chart above, on business or tourist visits lasting 30 days, are issued visas free of charge on arrival, provided they meet the requirements of the Resident and Nationalisation Authorities, except the following:
nationals of Canada, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia, who do need a pre-arranged visa for touristic or business stays of up to 30 days.
Israeli citizens are not permitted to travel to the UAE.
Visa Note
Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for the United Arab Emirates.
Types And Costs
Citizens of the following countries are issued with a free 30-day visit visa upon entry: Australia, Andora, Ausria, Brunei, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America, The Vatican.
Short Visit Visa: If you’re not from one of the countries listed in the above categories you can apply for a short stay non-extendable visa for four days, costing AED190.
Multiple entry: Costs Dhs2000 and allows stays of up to 14 days at a time over a period of six months from the date of issue.
Business visa: Costs Dhs320 for a 14-day, non-renewable Mission Visa, issued to businessmen and professionals. You must be sponsored a company, consultant or hotel and pay an additional Dhs1000, refundable upon departure deposit.
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Information in this section was last updated: Fri Apr 12 2013
