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Before you fly
You’ll find information about visas below. Use our quick visa search tool to see if you need a visa and the passport requirements for visiting the UAE.
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 and proceed to immigration, where your passport will be stamped with a 30-day visit visa free of charge.
Andorra | Brunei | Hong Kong, China |
Kazakhstan | Macau, China | Malaysia |
Mauritius | Monaco | Mongolia |
Republic of Ireland | Ukraine | Uzbekistan |
Vatican City |
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.
Albania | Argentina | Armenia |
Austria | Australia | Azerbaijan |
Bahamas Islands | Barbados | Belarus |
Belgium | Bosnia | Brazil |
Bulgaria | Canada | Chile |
China | Colombia | Costa Rica |
Croatia | Cyprus | Czech Republic |
Denmark | El Salvador | Estonia |
Fiji | Finland | France |
Georgia | Germany | Greece |
Honduras | Hungary | Iceland |
Israel | Italy | Japan |
Kiribati | Kosovo | Latvia |
Liechtenstein | Lithuania | Luxembourg |
Maldives | Malta | Montenegro |
Nauru | Netherlands | New Zealand |
Norway | Paraguay | Peru |
Poland | Portugal | Romania |
Russian Federation | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | San Marino |
Serbia | Seychelles | Singapore |
Slovakia | Slovenia | Solomon Islands |
South Korea | Spain | Sweden |
Switzerland | United Kingdom and Northern Ireland | United States of America |
Uruguay |
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.
As an added security measure, Immigration Authorities at Dubai International 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.
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 6 months. 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.
New visit entry permit to the UAE for Indian nationals
From 7 January 2024, eligible Indian nationals with a normal passport valid for a minimum of six months can obtain a single entry, 14-day visa on arrival. A fee of USD 63 applies.
Eligibility
Austria | Belgium | Bulgaria | Croatia | Czech Republic | Denmark |
Estonia | Finland | France | Germany | Greece | Hungary |
Ireland | Italy | Latvia | Lithuania | Luxembourg | Malta |
Netherlands | Poland | Portugal | Republic of Cyprus | Romania | Slovakia |
Slovenia | Spain | Sweden |
How and where to apply for a pre-approved UAE visa
Eligible Indian nationals can apply for their UAE entry permit on emirates.com through Manage your booking.
Visa type | Validity Before Entry* | Validity After Entry | Cost (inclusive VAT) | Extension |
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48-hour | 30 days from issue date | 48 hours from arrival date | US$10 | Non extendable |
96-hour | 30 days from issue date | 96 hours from arrival date | US$49 | Non extendable |
Tourism -Single Entry-30 Days | 60 days from issue date | 30 days from arrival date | US$90 | Extendable – US$230 |
Tourism -Multiple Entry-30 Days | 60 days from issue date | 30 days from 1st entry | US$136 | Extendable - US$230 |
Tourism -Single Entry - 60 Days | 60 days from issue date | 60 days from arrival date | US$177 | Extendable - US$230 |
Tourism -Multiple Entry - 60 Days | 60 days from issue date | 60 days from 1st entry | US$231 | Extendable - US$230 |
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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.
Afghanistan | National ID Card (Tazkira ID) |
Iraq | National ID Card |
Pakistan | National ID Card |
Iran | National ID Card |
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.
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.
Get started on your prearranged visa application by downloading and filling out the form.
Sponsor's employer | Sponsor documents |
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Emirates Group Staff |
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Government/ Semi-Government |
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Free-zone company |
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Private company |
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Investor |
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Partner |
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Relative (visitor/applicant) | Minimum salary of sponsor |
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Wife/ Children/ Parents/ Parents In-Law | AED 4,000 |
Brothers/ Sisters/ Dependants | AED 5,500 |
Brothers/ Sisters In-Law | AED 7,000 |
Friends and Other Relatives | AED 10,000 |
Get started on your sponsorship application by downloading and filling out the form.
Visa and sponsorship applications can be submitted to:
VFS Global Services Nigeria
Location: 3rd floor Sterling Bank Plaza, Plot 1083 Mohammedu Buhari way, Central Business District, Abuja – Nigeria
Phone: +234 81 5018 8800 / + 234 80 7989 0019
Timing: 09:00 – 15:00
Email: infodvpcabuja@dubaivisa.net