The Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD) has announced that new UAE visa rules are effective from 29 July, 2008.
If your country of nationality appears on the list below, 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 a 30-day visit visa. This can be extended for an additional 30 days at an additional charge. Please visit the DNRD website to find out more.
Eligible countries
Australia
Andorra
Austria
Brunei
Belgium
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
| Hong Kong
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand | Norway
Portugal
San Marino
Singapore
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States of America
The Vatican |
In addition to nationals of the countries listed above, citizens of the GCC nations of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are eligible for the visa on arrival at Dubai International Airport.
Visas for all other travellers
For travellers from countries not listed above, other rules apply. To find out more about the latest regulations, please visit the DNRD website.