Visitors Info

An entry visa can be issued upon arrival at the Dubai International Airport for Nationals (Citizens) from the following countries:

Nationals other than those of the above lists require an entry visa which will need to be arranged prior to arrival. If you require a Dubai visa prior to your arrival, there are three options available:

• UAE Consulate in your Country: If your country doesn’t appear in the above list, please check the link to find out the nearest UAE embassy/consulate in your country: UAE Embassies.

• Hotel: Request your hotel to arrange your visa. Not all hotels offer this option, please check prior to booking.

• Airline: if you travel by Emirates Airline, they will be able to assist with your visa.

Expatriate residents from the Gulf states (Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia), who are on the resident visa category of businessmen, company managers or representatives, auditors, accountants, doctors, engineers or employees working in the public sector, can obtain a non-renewable 30-day visa upon arrival in UAE.

If you require more information on visas, please click here.

Quarantine guidelines for travellers to the UAE, please click here.

Travelling amid COVID-19, please click here.

*The visa information provided here is for information purposes and to be used at your own risk. Visa rules are subject to change without warning. Contact your nearest embassy for the most up-to-date information.