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A tourist wishing to visit the UAE can apply for a tourist visa through the electronic channels of official and private agencies, after fulfilling the requirements for obtaining the entry visa. You can learn about the requirements for entering the UAE and the procedures regarding COVID-19 tests through the websites of the airlines, which are kept up-to-date.

Government Portals to Apply for a Tourist Visa

You can submit an application for a tourist visa, as well as all types of entry visas to the UAE, electronically through government portals.

• Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship
• General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs

National Airlines

You can apply for a visit visa through national airlines and authorised airlines in the UAE.

• Etihad Airways Visa Services
• Emirates Visa Services
• Flydubai Visa Services
• Air Arabia Visa Services

You can apply for a visit visa through one of the hotels in the UAE, adhering to the visa requirements.

Travel Agencies

You can apply for a visit visa through travel agencies in the UAE.

Embassies and Consulates

UAE embassies and consulates allow you to apply for a tourist visa.

Categories Exempt from Tourist Visa

Citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries do not need a visa to enter the UAE. They can enter the country after presenting their passport issued by one of the GCC countries. Citizens of a few countries can travel to the UAE and obtain an entry visa upon arrival, and the duration of stay according to this visa is up to 30 days. Citizens of other countries can obtain a visa that allows for a stay of up to 90 days upon arrival.

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What is the official government website of the united arab emirates.

The official governmental website provides up-to-date information about many topics, including UAE visas. You can learn a lot about the newest topics related to education, politics, United Arab Emirates development, investments, take part in voting, and so much more.

According to the site, many visas are available for those who would like to visit the country for specific purposes. It is possible to apply for a tourist visa, transit visa, visa for arrival, golden visa, visit visa, residence visa, work visa, and jobseeker visit visa. Some of them have an online form, so you don’t need to visit the embassy or consulate, as the whole application process may be done electronically.

What can I find on the official UAE government website?

The website consists of the following sections:

• Home (main page)
• Information and service page with blog section
• About the UAE, where you can learn more about culture, history, budget, and information related to the country
• Your voice that includes several sections, such as consultations, suggestions, forums, or polls
• Media with videos, podcasts, news, newsletter, media in the UAE, and events
• U-Ask where you can ask some questions

What is an electronic UAE visa?

An electronic visa to the UAE (or UAE eVisa in short) was introduced by the government in 2019 to make the visa application process more convenient, as no visit to the UAE embassy or consulate is required.

It comes in two types: a single-entry visa and a multiple-entry visa. Depending on the type, the stay in the country is up to 30 or 90 days within the validity period of 2 months. Both visas can be extended twice for 30 days, and you don’t need to leave the UAE (remember that extension can’t be obtained by residents from GCC countries, special entry, and 96-hour special mission visa holders).

According to the UAE authorities, it is very easy to apply for a digital visa, as it can be done online via the website. Just fill out the form with accurate information, cover the fee, and wait for the confirmation. After the process, you will receive your eVisa via email in PDF form.

Who can apply for an online UAE visa?

The nationals from the countries listed below may apply for a UAE visa online:

• Antigua & Barbuda
• Bosnia & Herzegovina
• British Virgin Islands
• Burkina Faso
• Canary Islands
• Cayman Islands
• Central African Republic
• Czech Republic
• Dominican Republic
• Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Equatorial Guinea
• Eswatini (Swaziland)
• Faroe Islands
• Guinea-Bissau
• Ivory Coast
• Macau SAR China
• North Macedonia
• Marshall Islands
• Myanmar (Burma)
• Netherlands
• Papua New Guinea
• Philippines
• Republic of the Congo
• Saint Helena
• São Tomé and Príncipe
• Saudi Arabia
• Sierra Leone
• Sint Maarten
• Solomon Islands
• South Africa
• Saint Kitts & Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Taiwan, Republic of China
• Timor-Leste (East Timor)
• Trinidad & Tobago
• Turkmenistan
• Turks & Caicos Islands
• Vatican City

What are the requirements for a UAE visa?

All travelers who would like to obtain a tourist visa to the United Arab Emirates must meet the conditions stated by the UAE immigration authorities. It means they must prepare:

• a valid passport that won’t expire within the next 6 months
• a photo of the face (you can use a phone or PC to take it)
• a confirmation code from the booked flight
• a flight ticker
• ID or residence proof

Note that minors must have a birth certificate attached to the application. Besides, passengers who travel by land don’t need to have a flight ticket or confirmation code.

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The GCC countries, inspired by the extensive European Schengen travel visa system, have unanimously approved a unified tourist permit . This unified visa will facilitate unrestricted movement among residents of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait.

While the Schengen-style visa is in the process of implementation, citizens of GCC nations can still benefit from their current visa-free travel privileges. Additionally, other residents can enjoy hassle-free travel through e-visa services.

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Here's a breakdown of the process for applying for an e-visa in each Gulf nation:

UAE citizens enjoy visa-free travel to Saudi Arabia for tourism purposes. However, residents have the option to apply for e-visa, which grants a validity period of 1 year and permits stays of up to 90 days. The e-visa is available in two types, single entry e-visa, and multiple entry e-visa; fees are Dh452 for a single entry visa.

Requirements :

• Passport (the passport should not expire in the next six months after the e-Visa is issued.)
• Bank information.
• Place of accommodation. (Not mandatory)
• A passport-sized photo with w white background.
• Email address.
• You will need to provide your Guardians' information such as phone number, residence and ID, and approval if the applicant is underage, in need of medical assistance, or handicapped.

Visa application process:

• Access the official website of the Saudi Arabia eVisa portal or visit - https://visa.mofa.gov.sa/.
• Create an account or log in if you already have one.
• Complete the online application form with accurate information.
• Upload scanned copies of your passport and a recent photograph meeting the specified requirements.
• Upload a digital copy of your valid UAE visa or residency permit and provide the necessary residential information
• Double-check to ensure all the information provided is accurate.
• Enter the necessary medical information and choose one of the available medical insurance options.
• Pay the visa fee online using the available payment methods.
• Await approval notification via email, which will include the e-visa if approved.

UAE citizens can travel to Oman visa-free, while residents can opt for e-visa. Visitors can apply for this visa online through the Royal Oman Police website, allowing a stay of 28 days. Visitors can extend their visas for an extra week if necessary. The visa costs OMR 5.

Required documents:

Valid passport: You need a scanned copy of your valid passport. Your passport must be valid for 6 months from your date of entry.

Passport photo: The photo must be recent with a white background.

Resident permit: You need a copy of your residence permit. Your permit must be valid when you enter Oman.

• Visit the Royal Oman Police (ROP) eVisa website. You'll see an option to apply for a tourist visa at the bottom of the website.
• Create an account - provide your email address, password, and nationality and verify your account.
• Click "Apply for visa" and "Apply for unsponsored visa." Then, fill out the online visa application form with the required details.
• Upload digital copies of your passport, photograph, and any supporting documents as specified.
• Pay the visa fee online using the provided payment methods.
• Await approval notification via email, which will contain the e-visa if approved.

Nationalities from 102 countries can enter Qatar visa-free, and all others can apply for an e-visa using the Hayya platform online.

Depending on the passports they hold, residents have the option to obtain either a 90-day or a 30-day visit visa for Qatar. UAE residents who require the Qatar e-visa will have to pay QAR 100.

The Qatar e-Visa application is straightforward and uncomplicated. It consists of 3 easy steps - fill in the application form with your personal data and travel details, upload the essential documentation in PDF format, and make the payment for the processing of your application.

• Proof of accommodation in Qatar (e.g., hotel booking or your host’s address)
• Details of your return (or onward) travel
• Copy of your passport (with a minimum validity of six months)
• Copy of your residence permit or visa to any one of the eligible countries stated above (with a minimum validity of 30 days).
• Documents stating the applicant's current employment status and occupation
• Navigate to the official website of the Qatar Ministry of Interior's Qatar e-Visa portal.
• Register for an account or log in if you have one that is existing.
• Fill in the online visa application form with the required details.
• Upload digital copies of your passport, photograph, and supporting documents.
• Pay the visa fee online through the provided payment gateway.
• Once processed, receive the e-visa via email.

Bahrain offers various types of visit visas tailored to the residency status and duration of stay for GCC residents and visitors. These include a two-week single-entry visa for GCC residents, a one-month multiple-entry visa for GCC visitors, a three-month multiple-entry visa for GCC residents, and a one-year multiple-entry visa for GCC residents. Each visa type has its conditions and validity period. Additionally, Bahrain also provides on-arrival visa services for eligible individuals. Visa fees differ as per the length of the visit.

Required terms of service:

• Applicant must be outside Bahrain when applying for this visa.
• Applicant must have had a current resident permit of a GCC country for at least 3 months.
• Applicant's resident permit for a GCC country must be valid for at least another 3 months.
• Applicants with GCC resident permits occupation should not be labourers
• The visa is issued and paid online.

Validity conditions:

• If the visa expires before entry to Bahrain, the applicant must apply again and another fee must be paid.

Entry conditions:

• Applicant must not take up any paid or unpaid employment during the visit to Bahrain.
• Passport must be valid for at least six months.
• Copy of the applicant’s passport. (Family Page and any additional information page).
• Copy of GCC residence permit valid for 3 months
• Copy of valid confirmed return air ticket.
• Copy of hotel booking in Kingdom of Bahrain. Alternately, in case you are staying with a relative/friend, please provide a copy of their ID reader's print out.
• Go to the official eVisa Bahrain website. / https://www.evisa.gov.bh/
• Select the type of visa you need (tourist, business, etc.).
• Upload scanned copies of your passport, photograph, and any other requested documents.
• Pay the visa fee using the available online payment options.
• Receive the e-visa confirmation via email once it's approved.

Travellers holding a valid UAE passport will not require visa to enter Kuwait. If you hold a foreign passport and a GCC residency card, you must obtain an e-visa before you can travel to Kuwait. This applies to all foreigners living in the UAE. The e-visa issued by the Kuwait portal is valid for up to 30 days.

The application process for the Kuwait online visa for UAE residents is quick, and it involves submitting a few basic personal details, passport information, and answering some security questions.

Requirements:

Eligibility: Individuals applying for a Kuwait visa from Dubai and the UAE must be either of the following: A resident of the UAE with a GCC residency permit that will be valid for at least 6 months. A national of one of the eligible countries listed below.

Passport validity: The applicant must have a passport that will be valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.

Security: There must be no security restrictions imposed on the applicant that would prevent them from entering Kuwait.

Visa compliance: Visitors must comply with all conditions of their visa when in Kuwait. Those who have breached the terms of their visa on previous occasions (such as staying in the country longer than permitted) may be denied a new visa.

• Fill out your online application form for Kuwait e-visa
• All information provided in the online application form for Kuwait e-visa should match exactly as per your passport.
• Upload scanned copies of your passport, photograph, and any other necessary documents.
• Pay the visa fee online through the available payment options.
• Receive the e-visa via email once it's processed and approved.
• Once the online application form was submitted, all the Kuwait e-visa notification and updates will be sent via email.

The Kuwait e-visa processing time is within 24 hours (except Friday, Saturday & holidays in Kuwait). However, some applications may take longer, up to three (3) business days, upon completion of the Kuwait e-visa application form.

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If you are a passport holder of the below country or territory, no advance visa arrangements are required to visit the UAE. Simply disembark your flight at Dubai International and proceed to immigration, where your passport will be stamped with a 30-day visit visa free of charge.

90-day visit eligibility

If you are a passport holder of one of the below countries or territories, your passport will be stamped with a multiple entry 90-day visit visa that's valid for 6 months from the date of issue, and for a stay of 90 days in total. Citizens of the below European countries are also entitled to apply for a pre-arranged visit visa if their 90-day visa on arrival has been fully utilized.

180-day visit eligibility

If you hold a Mexican passport you’re eligible for a multiple entry 180-day visit visa that's valid for 6 months from the date of issue, and for a stay of 180 days in total.

Dubai immigration procedures

As an added security measure, Immigration Authorities at Dubai International are now conducting random visual screening for visitors to Dubai.

Visitors asked to proceed for visual screening are required to present a hard copy of their visa or a printed version of the visa number confirmation page at the screening counter. If you do not have a copy of your visa with you, a charge of AED 30 per copy applies, payable only in AED.

Important information

Before you travel to the UAE, check visa requirements and make sure you have a valid visa if needed and that your passport is valid for the minimum required period. Holders of non-standard passports and travel documents may also have different entry requirements: find out if you need to apply for a visa and other passport requirements.

As of April 29, 2016, GCC residence permit holders will need to apply for a UAE visa before arriving in Dubai.

New visit entry permit to the UAE for Indian nationals

From January 7, 2024, eligible Indian nationals with a normal passport valid for a minimum of six months can obtain a single entry, 14-day visa on arrival. A fee of USD 63 applies.

Eligibility

• Indian passport holder with USA visa valid for a minimum of six months
• Indian passport holder with USA green card valid for a minimum of six months
• Indian passport holder with UK residence card valid for a minimum of six months
• Indian passport holder with EU residence card from the following countries valid for a minimum of six months

How and where to apply for a preapproved UAE visa

Eligible Indian nationals can apply for their UAE entry permit on emirates.com through Manage your booking .

* Extensions can be made at the airport office only.

Required documents

• Color photograph of applicant
• Color copy of applicant's passport. The passport must be valid for at least six months
• The original application form (available at all Emirates ticketing offices) can be accessed in Arabic or English, depending on the applicant’s nationality. Download the English  or Arabic  application form
• Copy of the Emirates ticket
• Proof of relationship if applying for family member: birth certificate, marriage certificate and family book
• All Documents to be submitted as hard copies

Additional documents are required for visitors of some countries

Additional documents may be required, depending on your country of residence. Please use our visa search tool above or visit our visa requirements page for more information.

Rules and conditions

• Visa fees must be paid upon application.
• Additional visa processing fees apply.
• The passenger must travel to and from Dubai on Emirates or codeshare flights only.
• Visa fees are nonrefundable.
• The ticket is non-refundable if the visa has been issued and utilized.
• Visa processing time is approximately 3 to 4 working days.
• Entry into the UAE is subject to immigration approval.
• All visas are valid to enter Dubai for 60 days from the date of issue, except the 96-hour and 48-hour visas, which are valid for 30 days from the date of issue.

How and where to apply for your prearranged UAE visa

• Apply online through Manage Your Booking

Apply online

Nationals of countries requiring a prearranged UAE visa can now apply and pay for their visas online through emirates.com.

If you are traveling to or stopping over in Dubai with Emirates, you can submit an application and receive your UAE visa entirely online—without having to submit your passport for stamping. You can apply for your UAE visa through our Manage your booking after you book your Emirates flight. VFS processing fees apply. For more information please visit VFS Global.

The online visa application service is available for residents and nationals of many countries around the world. Find out if you can apply for a UAE visa. Applicants' passports must have at least six months' validity as of the date of travel to Dubai and must be machine-readable; handwritten passports are not accepted.

This service is only available to passengers with a confirmed Emirates booking where an Emirates ticket has already been issued and the flight itinerary already includes the desired time in Dubai. The itinerary into and out of Dubai should be on one ticket (PNR), and these flights must be Emirates flights. Note that itineraries including flights to or from Dubai on other carriers are not eligible for online visa service.

A minimum of 4 international working days prior to arrival in Dubai is required; however, Emirates recommends that online applications be made as early as possible.

Apply in the UAE

If you have a family member or near relative who is a UAE resident, they can apply for a visa on your behalf at any of our ticketing offices in the UAE. Please note that this service is only available to residents of the UAE.

• Color copy of applicant's passport. The passport must be valid for at least three months.
• The original application form (available at all Emirates ticketing offices)

Download the prearranged visa application form

Get started on your prearranged visa application by downloading and filling out the form.

Required applicant documents:

• A color passport photograph
• A color copy of your passport (must be valid for six months)
• A copy of your Emirates flight ticket, or your flight ticket from our codeshare partner
• The visa application form

Required sponsor documents:

Minimum salary required, download the sponsorship application form.

Get started on your sponsorship application by downloading and filling out the form.

Visa and sponsorship applications can be submitted to:

Abu Dhabi Emirates Ticketing Office: Al Sawari Tower C, Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Visa Services: Monday to Friday (8.30am to 6pm) and Saturday (8.30am to 5.30pm) Closed on Sunday and public holidays.

Ajman Emirates Ticketing Office Escape Tower, Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Street Visa Services: Monday to Saturday (9am to 6pm) Closed on Sunday and public holidays

Al Ain Emirates Ticketing Office Commercial Complex, Sheikh Khalifa Street Visa Services: Monday to Friday (8.30am to 6pm) and Saturday (8.30am to 5.30pm) Closed on Sunday and public holidays

Dubai International: Terminal 3 Arrivals Phone: 04 504 7300 E-mail: [email protected] Visa Services: Monday to Friday (7am to 7pm) and Saturday (9am to 4pm) Closed on Sunday and public holidays

Emirates Ticketing Office: Emirates Group Technology Centre, Ground Floor Entrance B, Al Ittihad Road, near Clock Tower, Deira Visa Services: Monday to Saturday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Closed on Sunday and public holidays

Emirates Ticketing Office: Town Centre, Jumeirah Visa Services: Daily from (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

VFS Global Services GCC VASCO Worldwide 2nd floor, WAFI Mall, Level 2, Falcon Phase 2, Umm Hurair 2, Dubai, UAE

Sharjah Emirates Ticketing Office: Crystal Plaza, Buhaira Corniche Visa Services: Monday to Saturday (9am to 7pm) Closed on Sunday and public holidays Umm Al Quwain Emirates Ticketing Office: King Faisal Road, Jameiya area, near FEWA Visa Services: Monday to Saturday (9am to 8pm) Closed on Sunday and public holidays

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