VISA FREE ENTRY: UAE (United Arab Emirates) has given visa-free entry facility to citizens of 82 countries. Tourists coming here can get two types of visas.
Visa on arrival
- 30-day visa: which can be extended for another 10 days.
- 90-day visa: non-extendable.
Citizens of GCC countries
Citizens of GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries can enter without the need for a visa or sponsor, using their passport or ID card.
Indian Citizen
Indian nationals holding a normal passport can obtain a 14-day visa on arrival. However, their passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
Entry permit required
People who are not eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival must have an entry permit issued by their sponsor.
Information from the department
The issuance of this entry permit by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs depends on the purpose of the visit to the UAE.
Visa information
According to the official website of the ministry, citizens of 115 countries require a visa to enter the UAE.
UAE 82 Countries with Visa Free Entry list
- Australia
- Swiss Confederation
- Czech Republic
- Slovak Republic
- French Republic
- Hellenic Republic (Republic of Greece)
- Hungary
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- United States of America
- United Mexican States
- Japan
- Principality of Andorra
- Principality of Liechtenstein
- Principality of Monaco
- Ukraine
- Barbados
- Brunei Darussalam
- Solomon Islands
- Republic of Azerbaijan
- Republic of Estonia
- Argentine Republic
- Eastern Republic of Uruguay
- Republic of Albania
- Federative Republic of Brazil
- Portuguese Republic
- Republic of El Salvador
- People’s Republic of China
- Republic of Maldives
- Federal Republic of Germany
- Republic of Austria
- Republic of Ireland
- Republic of Iceland
- Republic of Italy
- Republic of Paraguay
- Republic of Bulgaria
- Republic of Poland
- Republic of Peru
- Republic of Belarus
- Republic of Chile
- Republic of San Marino
- Republic of Slovenia
- Republic of Singapore
- Republic of Seychelles
- Republic of Serbia
- Republic of Finland
- Republic of Cyprus
- Republic of Kazakhstan
- Republic of Croatia
- Republic of Korea
- Republic of Costa Rica
- Republic of Colombia
- Republic of Kiribati
- Republic of Latvia
- Republic of Lithuania
- Republic of Malta
- Republic of Mauritius
- Republic of Nauru
- Republic of Honduras
- Georgia
- Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
- State of Israel
- State of Kuwait
- State of Qatar
- Vatican City State
- Russian Federation
- Romania
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Sultanate of Oman
- Commonwealth of the Bahamas
- Canada
- Malaysia
- Kingdom of Spain
- Kingdom of Bahrain
- Kingdom of Denmark
- Kingdom of Sweden
- Kingdom of Norway
- Kingdom of Belgium
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Montenegro
- New Zealand