UAE Visa on Arrival

Travelers may choose from the many types of UAE visas. One of them is the UAE visa on arrival, which can be obtained by eligible nationals. If they decide to get it, they need to visit the immigration checkpoint in order to provide the documents and receive a visa.

Note that citizens from GCC (Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE) don’t need a visa to enter the UAE. They can show a valid ID or GCC passport at the border crossing. Check all the necessary information before your trip and enjoy your stay without worries.

UAE visa on arrival countries list

Some nationalities may apply for a visa on arrival and enter the UAE (including Dubai). It is possible to get a 30-day or 90-day stay visa upon arrival if you come from the country listed below:

• Andorra
• Argentina
• Australia
• Austria
• Bahrain
• Barbados
• Belgium
• Brazil
• Brunei
• Bulgaria
• Canada
• Chile
• China
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Croatia
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Honduras
• Hong Kong
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Ireland
• Italy
• Japan
• Kazakhstan
• Kuwait
• Latvia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malaysia
• Maldives
• Malta
• Mexico
• Monaco
• Montenegro
• Nauru
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Oman
• Peru
• Poland
• Portugal
• Qatar
• Republic of El Salvador
• Republic of Mauritius
• Romania
• Russia
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• San Marino
• Saudi Arabia
• Serbia
• Seychelles
• Singapore
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Solomon
• South Korea
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• The Bahamas
• Ukraine
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Uruguay
• Vatican City

Nationals of India who are visit visa/green card holders of the USA valid for 6 months or those who have UK/EU residence are able to get a visa on arrival for up to 14 days that can be extended by paying the fee.

It is advisable to check all the information on the official governmental website before you apply, as the requirements and eligibility can change anytime.

UAE Visa on Arrival requirements

Travelers may apply for a tourist visa on arrival for 30 or 90 days (it is possible to extend that period). The visa can be obtained at the entry point in the UAE. However, it is advisable to get an online visa, as you don’t need to wait in line and avoid stress.

Remember that you need to use the approved airlines to apply for a visa on arrival there. Check everything in advance to avoid problems. In case you decide to get an electronic visa, you need to consider that:

• Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
• You need to have an active email address.
• You must prepare a credit/debit card to cover the fee.

What is more, in case of pre-arranged Dubai or Sharjah visa for family members, friends, or relatives, the sponsor must meet the following conditions and have:

• at least 3,000 AED salary
• copy of the passport and residence visa valid for at least 3 months
• bank statements
• passport copy
• two recent photos
• an AED 2500 cash deposit
• relation proof (copy of marriage/birth certificate, etc.) from the Ministry of UAE translated into Arabic or English.

UAE Visa application process on arrival

Eligible nationals can obtain a tourist visa on arrival after their entry to the UAE. They need to go to the immigration counter with the necessary documents and take part in the procedures. You need to get a stamp and be updated in the ICA and AMER systems. Then, you will receive your visa on arrival.

Nationals not eligible for a visa on arrival

It is not possible to issue a visa from the UAE embassy. In case you are not eligible, you need to apply for a visa in advance. You can pre-arrange your visa inside the country through the following:

• a host or a sponsor who resides in the UAE
• a licensed travel agency
• a hotel where you stay
• an authorized airline, such as Air Arabia or Emirates Airline.

Dubai Visa Online

Besides, some nationalities are eligible for a Dubai electronic visa. The eVisa system was introduced in 2019 to make the application process simple and smooth. You only need to complete the form, cover the fee, and wait for confirmation. You can apply if you are from the following countries:

• Afghanistan
• Albania
• Algeria
• Angola
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Armenia
• Azerbaijan
• Bahamas
• Bangladesh
• Barbados
• Belarus
• Belize
• Benin
• Bermuda
• Bhutan
• Bolivia
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Botswana
• Burkina Faso
• Burundi
• Cambodia
• Cameroon
• Cape Verde
• Cayman Islands
• Central African Republic
• Chad
• Colombia
• Comoros
• Congo
• Costa Rica
• Cuba
• Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Djibouti
• Dominica
• Dominican Republic
• Ecuador
• Egypt
• El Salvador
• Equatorial Guinea
• Eritrea
• Ethiopia
• Federated States of Micronesia
• Fiji
• French Guiana
• Gabon
• Georgia
• Ghana
• Greenland
• Grenada
• Guatemala
• Guinea
• Guinea Bissau
• Guyana
• Haiti
• Honduras
• India
• Indonesia
• Iran
• Iraq
• Ivory Coast
• Jamaica
• Jordan
• Kenya
• Kiribati
• Kyrgyzstan
• Laos
• Latvia
• Lebanon
• Lesotho
• Liberia
• Libya
• Macedonia
• Madagascar
• Malawi
• Maldives
• Mali
• Marshall Islands
• Martinique
• Mauritania
• Moldova
• Mongolia
• Morocco
• Mozambique
• Myanmar
• Namibia
• Nauru
• Nepal
• New Caledonia
• Nicaragua
• Niger
• Nigeria
• North Korea
• Northern Mariana Islands
• Pakistan
• Palau
• Palestinian Territory
• Panama
• Papua New Guinea
• Paraguay
• Peru
• Philippines
• Puerto Rico
• Rwanda
• Saint Helena
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Samoa
• Sao Tome and Principe
• Senegal
• Sierra Leone
• Solomon Islands
• Somalia
• South Africa
• South Sudan
• Sri Lanka
• Sudan
• Suriname
• Swaziland
• Syrian Arab Republic
• Taiwan
• Tajikistan
• Tanzania
• Thailand
• Timor Leste
• Togo
• Tonga
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Tunisia
• Turkey
• Turkmenistan
• Tuvalu
• Uganda
• Uruguay
• Uzbekistan
• Vanuatu
• Venezuela
• Vietnam
• Yemen
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe

Aleksandra

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