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United Arab Emirates,
Passport/Visa
Passport/Visa:
| Country |
Passport Required |
Visa Required |
Return Ticket Required |
| British |
Yes |
No/1 |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
No/3 |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
No/3 |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
No/3 |
Yes |
| Other EU |
Yes |
No/2 |
Yes |
| Japanese |
Yes |
No/3 |
Yes |
Restricted entry and transit: The Government of the United Arab Emirates refuses entry and transit to nationals of Israel.
Passports: Passport valid for a minimum of three months from date of arrival (six months for business travel) required. Often a sponsor will hold a visitor’s passport. In these cases a receipt will be issued. This will generally be accepted in place of a passport where a transaction may require one.
Visas: Required by all except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of the UK with the endorsement ‘British Citizen’ for a maximum of 30 days (extendable on request up to 90 days);
(b) 2. nationals of EU countries (except nationals of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia), for a maximum of 30 days (extendable on request up to 90 days);
(c) 3. nationals of Andorra, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Cyprus, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Japan, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, the USA and Vatican City for a maximum of 30 days (extendable on request up to 90 days);
(d) nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia;
(e) transit passengers, provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport for up to 12 hours.
Note: The Embassy only issues visas for diplomatic or service visits. For routine travel, visas for tourists and travellers (intending to visit family) and business travellers must be arranged via the sponsor (the hotel/package tour operator or UAE resident/company concerned). To obtain approval, the sponsor will require the visitor’s proposed flight and passport details in advance. Business visits are made by invitation only and proof of company trading licence is required.
Types of visa and cost: Visitor and Business: £20. Price given is for UK nationals but price is dependent on nationality. Multiple-entry visas are only issued in very special circumstances. In case of visa being arranged by a sponsor, the request for multiple-entry should be marked clearly.
Validity: 30 days from date of entry and two months from date of issue. It may be possible to extend visas on request for up to a maximum of 90 days at the local immigration office.
Application to: Sponsor (as described above).
Application requirements: (a) Valid passport. (b) One passport-size photo. (c) Duplicate application form. (d) Letter from applicant’s company/organisation (with extra copy) stipulating position held and purpose of visit. (e) Letter showing proof of sponsorship. (f) Fee, payable in cash only. (g) Sponsor’s name, address, telephone number and occupation (business activity if a company). Contact local sponsor for details of individual requirements.
Working days required: Between one and five when arranged through a sponsor. However, allowances should be made for possible delays in approval procedure. It is strongly advised to apply well in advance of departure date.
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