Single and multiple entry visas for 30-180 days
As the centre of tourist wonders, UAE is the host to the world’s top attractions enticing umpteen visitors from around 200 nationalities.
Who is eligible to enter UAE?
Any foreigner with the right visa could enter UAE. Because of the growing tourist attraction, different visa policies are implemented for each nationality. What are they? Which countries are eligible? How long are these visa duration? These are some frequent questions for any ex-pat who is planning to visit UAE, Dubai.
30 days Single entry short-term visa
The following nations’ passport holders are exempt from the need for pre-arranged visas. After landing in Dubai, a complimentary 30-day visitor visa will be issued to the passport.
| Andorra | Australia | Brunei |
| Canada | China | Hong Kong, China |
| Japan | Kazakhstan | Macau, China |
| Malaysia | Mauritius | Monaco |
| New Zealand | The Republic of Ireland | San Marino |
| Singapore | Ukraine | USA |
| Vatican City | UK & Northern Ireland |
90-day visit visa requirement
If you have a passport from one of the nations or territories listed below, it will be stamped with a multiple entry, 90-day visit visa that is good for up to 90 days in total and is valid for 6 months from the date of issue.
| Argentina | Cyprus | Solomon Islands |
| Brazil | Lithuania | San Marino |
| Nauru | Uruguay | Serbia |
| Barbados | Chile | Kiribati Latvia |
| Colombia | Montenegro | Seychelles |
| El Salvador | Israel | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Bahamas Islands | Costa Rica | The Maldives |
| Honduras | Paraguay | Estonia |
| Peru | South Korea | The Russian Federation |
If their 90-day visa on arrival has run out, citizens of the following European nations may also be able to apply for a pre-arranged visit visa.
| Bulgaria | Germany | Norway |
| The Czech Republic | Greece | Portugal |
| Italy | The Netherlands | Spain |
| Croatia | Hungary | Slovakia |
| Denmark | Iceland | Slovenia |
| Liechtenstein | Luxembourg | Sweden |
| Finland | Austria | Switzerland |
| France | Poland | Belgium |
| Malta | Romania |
180-day visit eligibility
A multiple entry, 180-day visit visa is available to Mexican citizens and is good for up to six months from the date of issuance and 180 days of total stay.
Pre-arranged visa entry requirement
All other nationals must have pre-arranged visas. Depending on your preference, there are many types of visa choices. With possibilities for single and multiple entries, visa validity ranges from 30 to 60 days.
Who is permitted for an on-arrival 14-day visa?
As of May 1, 2017, Indian nationals with a regular passport that is valid for at least six months after the date of arrival, a visit visa or green card issued by the United States that is valid for at least six months, or who are residents of the UK or the EU, can obtain a visa on arrival for a stay of up to 14 days and can extend it for an additional 14 days for a fee.
Why is UAE the global tourist spot?
“Dubai is a destination that mixes modern culture with history, adventure with world-class shopping and entertainment,” Tripadvisor said. According to the latest data published by Dubai Economy and Tourism Department (DET), Dubai welcomed over six million international visitors between January and November 2021. Dubai was awarded the world’s top destination for city lovers. In the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, Dubai was voted the Best Global Destination in 2022. Expo 2022 contributed to attracting millions of tourists to Dubai globally.
