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 airport and proceed to immigration, where your passport will be stamped with 30 days visa UAE free of charge.

1. UAE visa on arrival
30-day visit eligibility
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 airport and proceed to
immigration, where your passport will be stamped with 30 days visa UAE 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.
Argentina Austria Bahamas Islands
Andorra Australia Brunei
Canada China Hong Kong, China
Japan Kazakhstan Macau, China
Malaysia Mauritius Monaco
New Zealand Republic of Ireland San Marino
Singapore Ukraine United Kingdom and Northern Ireland
United States of America Vatican City

2. Barbados Belgium Brazil
Bulgaria Chile Colombia
Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus
Czech Republic Denmark El Salvador
Estonia Finland France
Germany Greece Honduras
Hungary Iceland Italy
Kiribati Latvia Liechtenstein
Lithuania Luxembourg Maldives
Malta Montenegro Nauru
Netherlands Norway Paraguay
Peru Poland Portugal
Romania Russian Federation Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

3. San Marino Serbia Seychelles
Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands
South Korea Spain Sweden
Switzerland Uruguay
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 Airport are now
conducting random eye screening for visitors to Dubai.
Visitors asked to proceed for eye 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 with
you, a charge of AED 30 per copy applies - payable only in AED.
Important information
Before you travel to the UAE, please check your visa requirements and make sure you have a valid visa if
needed, or if your passport needs to be valid for a minimum 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 29 April 2016, GCC residence permit holders will need to apply for a UAE visa before arriving in
Dubai.
Prearranged UAE visas
Visa type Duration
Approximate rate inclusive of
VAT
Extensions
48-hour 48 hours US$10 Non-extendable

4. As of 1 May 2017, Indian nationals holding a normal passport valid for a minimum of six months from
the arrival date, and a visit visa or green card issued by the USA which is valid for a minimum of six
months, or holding a UK or EU residence, can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days for a
charge of AED120 (subject to change). They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 14 days for
AED250 (subject to change).
Prearranged UAE visas
Required documents
1. Colour photograph of applicant
2. Colour copy of applicant's passport. The passport must be valid for at least three months.
3. 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.
4. Copy of the Emirates ticket
Additional documents are required for visitors of some countries
96-hour
4 days from arrival
date
US$30 Non-extendable
Tourist – short term (single
entry)
30 days from arrival
date
US$90
Extendable
US$230
Tourist – short term (multiple
entry)
30 days from first
entry
US$175
Extendable
US$230
Tourist – long term (single
entry)
90 days from arrival
date
US$190
Extendable
US$230
Tourist – long term (multiple
entry)
90 days from first
entry
US$460
Extendable
US$230
Afghanistan National ID Card (Tazkira ID)
Iraq National ID Card

5. 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 non-refundable.
• 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
• Mobile application DVPC
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 travelling 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 their date of travel to Dubai, and must be machine readable passports – 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
any itineraries including any flights to or from Dubai on other carriers are not eligible for the online visa
service.
A minimum of four international working days prior to arrival in Dubai is required, however Emirates
does recommend that online applications are made as early as possible.
Pakistan National ID Card
Iran National ID Card

6. 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.
Download the prearranged visa application form
Get started on your prearranged visa application by downloading and filling out the form.
Download now