Entry Requirements

UAE Visa Information

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Visa-on-arrival / visa-free (selected passports)

Visa on arrival

Typical duration: TODO-verify — commonly up to 30 or 90 days depending on nationality

Many Western and selected passport holders may enter the UAE without a pre-arranged visa, receiving entry permission at the border. Duration and extension rules vary by nationality — confirm your passport on the ICP website before booking flights.

Also covers: United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and other nationalities listed on the official ICP eligible-countries list

Full overview by visa type

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  • Maximum stay duration for visa-on-arrival and visa-free entries by nationality
  • India visa-on-arrival eligibility rules and stay length for US/UK/Schengen visa or Green Card holders
  • Philippines passport visa-on-arrival duration and extension options
  • Pakistan tourist visa processing requirements and typical validity
  • Transit/layover rules when not clearing immigration vs. short visits
  • Whether specific EU member states differ under unified UAE visa policy

Visa-free

Region / categoryExample countriesDurationNotes
GCC nationalsBahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia (GCC citizens residing in or visiting the UAE)TODO-verify — residency and entry governed by GCC agreementsGCC citizens generally move freely within member states under Gulf Cooperation Council arrangements. Carry a valid GCC passport or national ID as required at the border.

Visa on arrival

Region / categoryExample countriesDurationNotes
Visa-on-arrival / visa-free (selected passports)United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and other nationalities listed on the official ICP eligible-countries listTODO-verify — commonly up to 30 or 90 days depending on nationalityMany Western and selected passport holders may enter the UAE without a pre-arranged visa, receiving entry permission at the border. Duration and extension rules vary by nationality — confirm your passport on the ICP website before booking flights.
Visa-on-arrival (parts of Southeast Asia & selected passports)Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and other nationalities on the current ICP eligible listTODO-verify — often up to 30 days; extension rules varyEligibility depends on your exact passport and current UAE policy. Filipino passport holders have historically been included in visa-on-arrival schemes, but rules change — verify Philippines specifically on ICP before travel.

Pre-arranged visa

Region / categoryExample countriesDurationNotes
India (special conditions)Indian passport holdersTODO-verify — standard tourist/visit visa validity per ICPMost Indian citizens need a UAE visit or tourist visa arranged before travel (online via ICP, airline, or authorised agent). Exception: Indian passport holders with a valid US visa, US Green Card, UK visa, or EU residence permit may qualify for visa-on-arrival in some cases — eligibility and stay length are subject to change; confirm on ICP before travel.
Pre-arranged visa (South & Central Asia)Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Iran, and other nationalities requiring advance approvalTODO-verify — validity period stamped on issued visaTravellers from these countries typically must obtain a UAE visit or tourist visa before departure. Apply through ICP, your airline, or a licensed sponsor. Allow processing time and check document requirements carefully.
Pre-arranged visa (other nationalities)Nationalities not on the visa-free or visa-on-arrival lists — check ICP country lookupTODO-verifyIf your country is not on the eligible visa-free or visa-on-arrival list, arrange a visit visa through ICP, a UAE-based sponsor, or your airline before departure.

Transit / layover

Region / categoryExample countriesDurationNotes
Transit & short layoversPassengers connecting through Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or other UAE airportsTODO-verify — depends on whether you clear immigrationIf you remain airside on a connecting flight and do not pass immigration, you may not need a UAE entry visa. If you plan to leave the airport or your layover requires clearing border control, you need an entry visa appropriate to your nationality. Confirm with your airline and ICP.