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Visa eligibility

Citizens of several countries can get a visa on arrival. Check if you are eligible for visa on arrival.

Useful links:

Do you need a visa to enter the UAE? – Abu Dhabi Residents Office
Getting a visa for Abu Dhabi – Visit Abu Dhabi
Apply for a Dubai tourist visa – VisitDubai.com
Issuance of a visit visa – GDRFA, Dubai

Note: Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into the UAE. Lists of countries eligible for visa on arrival may vary from time to time. Please check with the UAE embassy in your country before travelling to the UAE.

For more information, please contact:

Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Port Security
General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai

Updated on:

16 Feb 2026

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