Airports and Visas

Visa

If your country of nationality appears on the list below, no advance visa arrangements are required to visit the UAE.

Simply disembark your flight at Dubai International Airport and proceed to Immigration, where your passport will be stamped with a 30-day visit visa. This can be extended for an additional 30 days at an additional charge.

Andorra	Australia	Austria	Belgium
Brunei	Denmark	Finland	France
Germany	Greece	Hong Kong	Holland
Iceland	Ireland	Italy	Japan
Latvia	Liechtenstein	Luxembourg	Malaysia
Monaco	New Zealand	Norway	Poland
Romania	Russia	Spain	San Marino
Singapore	South Korea	Sweden	Switzerland
Slovakia	The Vatican	USA	Cyprus
United Kingdom

GCC residents can also visit Dubai without applying in advance for a visa.

For all other citizens please check with the nearest UAE embassy for the latest information or contact the Dubai Naturalisation & Residency administration department. A visa must be obtained prior to arrival in the UAE.

Please click here for more details. All visas are subject to revision by the UAE government.

On arrival at the airport, visitors who have applied for a visa should collect the original visa permit at the specially designated desks.

The information given above is subject to change without prior notice.

For up-to-date information on visa requirements, please visit the Dubai Department of Naturalisation and Residency website or contact the UAE Embassy or its representation in your country for further details.

Dubai International Airport Located 5 km southeast from the city, Dubai International Airport is a 15-minute drive from the Dubai World Trade Centre. Click here for more information on Dubai International Airport.