All Visitors except citizens of the Arab Gulf operation Council (AGCC) countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia) require a visa. Unless you come from one of the countries listed in the Free Visit Visa details below wou wil need a sponsor for your visit and issue of the visa before arrival. Sponsors, airlines, hotel and tour operators will usually charge a nominal processing fee for arranging visas for visitors. Passports must have a minimum validity of 6 months when applying for an entry permit. There are 7 main visas for tourists and business visitors. For Further Information Visit Website

Types of Visa

Free Visit Visa - Single Entry

Eligiblity: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealnd, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, USA and Vatican City.

Issued: On arrival at the port of entry

Validity: 60 Days

Renewal: 30 Days (Dhs 500)

Visit Visa (obtained prior to entry) - Single Entry

Eligiblity: Other nationalities including South Africans, Eastern Europeans, Chinese, Central and South America, Cypriots, Maltese, Turks, Thai, and former members of the Soviet Union.

Issued: Beforehand by a sponsor e.g. individual, hotel

Validity: 60 Days (Dhs 100)

Renewal: 30 Days (Dhs 500)

Tourist Visa - Single Entry

Eligiblity: Tourist Nationalities

Issued: Hotel or tour operator

Validity: 30 Days (Dhs 100)

Renewal: n/a

Transit Visa - Single Entry

Eligiblity: Business and tourist visitors

Issued: Local company or hotel, collected on arrival

Validity: 14 days (Dhs 200)

Renewal: n/a

96 Hour Visa - Single Entry

Eligiblity: Those travelling onward to a destination other than that of the origin

Issued: By an airline

Validity: Upto 96 Hrs

Renewal: n/s

Multiple Entry Visa

Eligiblity: Frequent Business Visitors

Issued: Local company. Enter on a visit visa and obtain whilst here.

Validity: 6 Months ( Max 30 Days per Visit)

Renewal: n/a

Employment Visa/Entry Permit - Single Entry

Eligiblity: Foriengners who wish to work for a company in the UAE.

Issued: Immigration Department but approval is needed from the Ministry of Labour.

Validity: 30 Days (Visa valid for 2 Months from the Date of Issue)

Renewal: Next Step Apply for Residence Visa.