UAE Visa Information

Everything you need to know about UAE visas and sponsorship.

Do I need a visa for the UAE?

You’ll find information about UAE visas below. Use our quick visa search tool to see if you need a visa and the passport requirements for visiting the UAE.

UAE visa on arrival

1. 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 and proceed to immigration, where your passport will be stamped with a 30‑day visit visa free of charge.

2. 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.

3. 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 are now conducting random visual screening for visitors to Dubai.

Visitors asked to proceed for visual 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 of your visa 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 UAE visa requirements and make sure you have a valid visa if needed, or if your passport needs to be valid for six 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 April 29, 2016, GCC residence permit holders will need to apply for a UAE visa before arriving in Dubai.

Preapproved UAE visas

New visit entry permit to the UAE for Indian nationals

From January 7, 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

• Indian passport holder with USA visa valid for a minimum of six months
• Indian passport holder with USA green card valid for a minimum of six months
• Indian passport holder with UK residence card valid for a minimum of six months
• Indian passport holder with EU residence card from the following countries valid for a minimum of six months
• Indian passport holder with residence permit issued by Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea and Singapore valid for a minimum of six months

Eligible Indian nationals can apply for their UAE entry permit on emirates.com through the official Licensed UAE Tourist Visa portal.

Prearranged UAE visas

NOTE:
Extensions can be made only when your original visa was issued by visago.ae

UAE Tourist Visa Required documents:

1. Color photograph of applicant.
2. Color copy of applicant’s passport. The passport must be valid for at least six months.
3. A confirmed hotel reservation for the duration of your stay in the UAE or a valid tenancy contract with your family member’s name (father, mother, brother or sister) if staying with them on your visit.
4. A copy of your return ticket, the departure and return dates on the ticket must match the dates of your hotel reservation if staying in a hotel.

Additional documents may be required by the authorities.

Additional documents are required for visitors of some countries

Rules and conditions

• Refund of visa fee before processing of an application, AED 50 will be deducted on refund process.
• Additional documents may be required by the authorities.
• Visa fees must be paid upon application.
• Additional visa processing fees may apply.
• Visa fees are nonrefundable.
• Visa processing time is approximately 2 to 3 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.

How and where to apply for your prearranged UAE visa – Apply online

Nationals of countries requiring a prearranged UAE visa can now apply and pay for their visas online through visago.ae.

If you are traveling to or stopping over in Dubai, you can apply online and receive your UAE visa entirely online, without having to submit your passport for stamping. You can apply for your UAE visa through our official UAE Visa Portal.

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 the date of travel to Dubai and must be machine‑readable; handwritten passports are not accepted. This service is available to all applicants from around the globe. A minimum of 4 working days prior to arrival in Dubai is required; however, Visa Go recommends that online applications be made as early as possible.

United Arab Emirates Consulates

Find information on UAE consulate locations at the UAE Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.