Visa Information for United Arab Emirates


Nationals of "Israel" may not enter the U. A. E.

AGCC Citizens - citizens of Arab Gulf Co-operation Council member states do not need a visa.

AGCC Residents - AGCC expatriate residents who meet certain conditions may obtain a non-renewable 30-day visa upon arrival at the approved ports of entry.

Citizens of Western Europe and Pacific Rim Citizen of UK (with the right of abode in the United Kingdom), France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Luxemburg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Cyprus, Finland, Malta, Spain, Monaco, Vatican City, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia and Hong Kong will be granted a free of charge visit visa on arrival in the UAE.
The visa enables them to stay for 60 days. The visa may be renewed once for a period of 30 days for a fee of Dhs 500.

German Citizens (tourists and business people) may apply to the UAE embassy in Germany for a multiple-entry visa. No sponsor is required. The maximum duration of stay of visa holders should not exceed three months a year. The visa fee is Dhs 1,500.

US Citizens (tourists and business people) may apply to the UAE embassies for one to ten year multiple-entry visa. A sponsor is required and the visa will be granted free of charge. The maximum duration of stay should not exceed six months a visit.

A penalty charge of Dhs 100 per day is imposed on visitors who overstay.

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