Get a United Arab Emirates Visa
Tourist Application Requirements for a United Arab Emirates Visa
Visa Upon Arrival
Travelers holding a passport from your country can obtain a visa on arrival, free of charge for a maximum stay of 30 days in the UAE. To receive a visa on arrival you must:
- Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
- Hold proof of onward/return flights
- Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa
If your intended stay is longer than 30 days then you may request more time from the immigration officer at the airport or contact the local immigration office in the UAE and request an extension.
Business Visa Application Requirements for a United Arab Emirates Visa
Visa Upon Arrival
Travelers holding a passport from your country can obtain a visa on arrival, free of charge for a maximum stay of 30 days in the UAE. To receive a visa on arrival you must:
- Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
- Hold proof of onward/return flights
- Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa
If your intended stay is longer than 30 days then you may request more time from the immigration officer at the airport or contact the local immigration office in the UAE and request an extension.
United Arab Emirates Visa FAQ
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When is the best time to apply for my United Arab Emirates visa?
The best time to apply for your United Arab Emirates visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. -
Do I have to send you my passport to get a United Arab Emirates visa? Is it safe to send a passport?
You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The United Arab Emirates visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa requests cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application and passport to CIBTvisas in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx, UPS, Express Mail or Certified Mail.