Great news!
As UAE increasingly grows as one of the top tourist places in the world, more and more individuals inquire about the UAE visas. Some need to apply for a visa beforehand but if you’re one of the 70 nationalities listed below then you can get a visa on arrival for stays up to 180 days!
Visa for 30 days
According to information obtained from the websites of Emirates, flydubai, and Etihad Airways, passport holders from approximately 20 countries or territories are eligible for a free 30-day visa on arrival. They are as follows:
- Andorra
- Australia
- Brunei
- Canada
- China
- Hong Kong (China)
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Macau (China)
- Malaysia
- Mauritius
- Monaco
- New Zealand
- Ireland
- San Marino
- Singapore
- Ukraine
- UK and Northern Ireland
- USA
- Vatican City
90-day visa
While nationals of over 50 countries or territories are granted a 90-day multiple entry visit visa. This visa is valid for six months from the date of issue, and visa holders are permitted to stay in the UAE for a total of 90 days. The countries are as follows:
- Argentina
- Austria
- Bahamas Islands
- Barbados
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Bulgaria
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- El Salvador
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Israel
- Italy
- Kiribati
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Maldives
- Malta
- Montenegro
- Nauru
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- San Marino
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Uruguay
180-day visa
- Travelers with a Mexican passport are qualified for a multiple entry 180day visit visa, which is valid for six months from the date of issue and allows for a total stay of 180 days.
Pre-arranged visa:
- All other Asian and African nationals must obtain a UAE visa before traveling to the UAE.
- However, Indian nationals with a valid visit visa or green card issued by the United States, or with a UK or EU residence, can acquire a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days for a fee. They can also apply for an extension of their stay for an additional 14 days for a fee.
