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These 70 Nationalities Can Obtain A UAE Visa On Arrival For Up To 6 Months
Being one of the top tourist destinations in the world with superlative attractions means that people from all walks of life want a taste of what the UAE’s golden city has to offer.
But the worst part about heading to a new country is ALWAYS the visa application process, and luckily these 70 nationalities don’t need to obtain a visa before their departure to the UAE and are eligible to receive a visa on arrival – as listed on the Emirates, flydubai and Etihad Airways websites.
Passport holders of the following 20 countries or territories get a 30-day visa on arrival FREE of charge:
- 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
How to obtain the visa: 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. Luck you. 🙂
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- 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
If you are a passport holder of one of these 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 utilised.
The 180-day/ 6-month visa:
Those holding a Mexican passport are 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.
Pre-arranged visa:
Nationals of all other countries from Asia and Africa need to apply for a UAE visa prior to their departure.
Although, Indian nationals holding a visit visa or green card issued by the USA, which is valid for a minimum of 6-months, or hold a UK or EU residence, can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days for a charge of AED120. They can also apply to extend their stay for an additional 14 days for an additional cost.
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