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Visa and passport

Remember, it's your responsibility to carry the proper travel documents. Check the entry requirements for your upcoming trip before you travel.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Check your visa and passport requirements

Note: Since this information is sourced from an external provider, we are only able to show results in English. Information here is intended only as a guide and subject to change - check with the relevant authorities for your destination countries. Holders of non-standard passports and travel documents may also have different entry requirements

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Visas and passports FAQs

Frequently asked questions

  • If you are from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, USA, Singapore and South Korea entering the UK with a short-term student visa, you should have documents related to your studies, finances and accommodation. Before leaving airport passport control, make sure a border force officer has put a date stamp on your passport.

  • Indian nationals holding a normal passport valid for at least six months may be eligible for a visa on arrival in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Customers must either hold a US visa or a permanent residence card (also known as a green card) valid for at least six months.

    The 14-day UAE visa on arrival costs AED 120. If needed, the visa can be extended once for an additional 14 days for AED 250. You can learn more about UAE visas or apply online in Manage your booking.

  • Many countries have specific requirements for passport validity, and often require passports to be valid significantly longer than the length of your trip – this can vary depending on your country of origin, as well as other factors.

    Please check the passport and visa requirements for all countries you’ll be visiting on your journey, and make sure your passport has appropriate validity to cover your whole trip.

  • Advice for travel to and from Dubai

    The situation and guidance for travel to and from the UAE is changing frequently. Please visit Dubai travel advice regarding travel during this time which we are updating regularly.

    UAE visa advice during normal operating times

    Visa requirements for any destination depend on local regulations and vary according to which passport you are travelling on. Visit the visa page on emirates.com for specific information.

    As of 29 April 2016, GCC residence permit holders will need to apply for a UAE visa before arriving in Dubai.

  • The eTA is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air.

    If you’re travelling to Canada, you’ll need an eTA to board your flight for the following categories:

    • if you’re not a resident,
    • and you don’t need a visa,
    • and you’re not otherwise exempt.

    You can find a full list of the entry requirements by country on the Government of Canada’s website(Opens in a new window).

    The eTA is electronically linked to your passport and valid for up to five years, or until your passport expires - whichever comes first.

    You can apply for an eTA online(Opens in a new window) and approval is usually given within minutes.

If you still have questions for travel information, visit the Preparing to travel FAQs page or read all FAQs.