UAE visa information | Visa and Passport | Emirates United Arab Emirates (2024)

Before you fly

Everything you need to know about UAE visas and sponsorship.

30-day visit eligibility

If you are a passport holder of the below country or territory, no advance visa arrangements are required to visit the UAE. Simply disembark your flight at Dubai International and proceed to immigration, where your passport will be stamped with a 30-day visit visa free of charge.

90-day visit eligibility

If you are a passport holder of one of the below countries or territories, your passport will be stamped with a multiple entry 90-day visit visa that's valid for 6 months from the date of issue, and for a stay of 90 days in total. Citizens of the below European countries are also entitled to apply for a pre-arranged visit visa if their 90-day visa on arrival has been fully utilized.

180-day visit eligibility

If you hold a Mexican passport you’re eligible for a multiple entry 180-day visit visa that's valid for 6 months from the date of issue, and for a stay of 180 days in total.

Dubai immigration procedures

As an added security measure, Immigration Authorities at Dubai International are now conducting random eye screening for visitors to Dubai.

Visitors asked to proceed for eye screening are required to present a hard copy of their visa or a printed version of the visa number confirmation page at the screening counter. If you do not have a copy with you, a charge of AED 30 per copy applies - payable only in AED.

Important information

Before you travel to the UAE, please check your visa requirements and make sure you have a valid visa if needed, or if your passport needs to be valid for a minimum period. Holders of non-standard passports and travel documents may also have different entry requirements: find out if you need to apply for a visa and other passport requirements.

As of 29 April 2016, GCC residence permit holders will need to apply for a UAE visa before arriving in Dubai.

New visit entry permit to the UAE for Indian nationals

From 7 January 2024, eligible Indian nationals with a normal passport valid for a minimum of six months can obtain a single entry, 14-day visa on arrival. A fee of USD 63 applies.

Eligibility

• Indian passport holder with USA visa valid for a minimum of six months
• Indian passport holder with USA green card valid for a minimum of six months
• Indian passport holder with UK residence card valid for a minimum of six months
• Indian passport holder with EU residence card from the following countries valid for a minimum of six months

How and where to apply for a pre-approved UAE visa

Eligible Indian nationals can apply for their UAE entry permit on emirates.com through Manage your booking.

^*Extensions can be made at the airport office only.

Required documents

1. Colour photograph of applicant
2. Colour copy of applicant's passport. The passport must be valid for at least six months
3. The original application form (available at all Emirates ticketing offices) can be accessed in Arabic or English, depending on the applicant’s nationality. Download the English or Arabic application form
4. Copy of the Emirates ticket
5. Proof of relationship if applying for family member - birth certificate, marriage certificate and family book
6. All Documents to be submitted as hard copy

Additional documents are required for visitors of some countries

Additional documents may be required, depending on your country of residence. Please use our visa search tool above or visit our visa requirements page for more information.

Rules and conditions

• Visa fees must be paid upon application.
• Additional visa processing fees apply.
• The passenger must travel to and from Dubai on Emirates or codeshare flights only.
• Visa fees are non-refundable.
• The ticket is non-refundable if the visa has been issued and utilized.
• Visa processing time is approximately 3 to 4 working days.
• Entry into the UAE is subject to immigration approval.
• All visas are valid to enter Dubai for 60 days from the date of issue, except the 96-hour and 48-hour visas, which are valid for 30 days from the date of issue.

How and where to apply for your prearranged UAE visa

• Apply online through Manage your booking
• 48-hour and 96-hour transit visas are valid for travel with Emirates tickets outbound from Dubai. You can only apply for a transit visa online or at the Emirates Commercial Visa APT office at Dubai International airport Terminal 3.

Apply online

Nationals of countries requiring a prearranged UAE visa can now apply and pay for their visas online through emirates.com.

If you are travelling to or stopping over in Dubai with Emirates, you can submit an application and receive your UAE visa entirely online – without having to submit your passport for stamping. You can apply for your UAE visa through our Manage your booking after you book your Emirates flight. VFS processing fees apply. For more information please visit VFS Global.

The online visa application service is available for residents and nationals of many countries around the world. Find out if you can apply for a UAE visa. Applicants' passports must have at least six months' validity as of their date of travel to Dubai, and must be machine readable passports – handwritten passports are not accepted.

This service is only available to passengers with a confirmed Emirates booking where an Emirates ticket has already been issued and the flight itinerary already includes the desired time in Dubai. The itinerary into and out of Dubai should be on one ticket (PNR), and these flights must be Emirates flights. Note that any itineraries including any flights to or from Dubai on other carriers are not eligible for the online visa service.

A minimum of four international working days prior to arrival in Dubai is required, however Emirates does recommend that online applications are made as early as possible.

Apply in the UAE

If you have a family member or near relative who is a UAE resident, they can apply for a visa on your behalf at any of our ticketing offices in the UAE. Please note that this service is only available to residents of the UAE.

Required applicant documents:

• A colour passport photograph
• A colour copy of your passport (must be valid for six months)
• A copy of your Emirates flight ticket, or your flight ticket from our codeshare partner
• The visa application form

Required sponsor documents:

Minimum salary required

Visa and sponsorship applications can be submitted to:

Abu Dhabi
Emirates Ticketing Office: Al Sawari Tower C, Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Visa Services: Monday to Friday (8:30am to 6pm) Saturday (8:30am to 5:30pm)
Closed on Sunday and public holidays.

Ajman
Emirates Ticketing Office
Escape Tower, Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Street
Visa Services: Monday to Saturday (9am to 6pm)
Closed on Sunday and public holidays

Al Ain
Emirates Ticketing Office
Commercial Complex, Sheikh Khalifa Street
Visa Services: Monday to Friday (8:30am to 6pm) and Saturday (8:30am to 5:30pm)
Closed on Sunday and public holidays

Dubai

Dubai International:
Terminal 3 Arrivals
Phone: 04 504 7300
E-mail: ekvisaquery@emirates.com
Visa Services: Monday to Friday (7am to 7pm) and Saturday (9am to 4pm)
Closed on Sunday and public holidays

Emirates Ticketing Office:
Emirates Group Technology Centre, Ground Floor
Entrance B, Al Ittihad Road, near Clock Tower, Deira
Visa Services: Monday to Saturday (10am to 4pm)
Closed on Sunday and public holidays

Emirates Ticketing Office:
Town Centre, Jumeirah
Visa Services: Daily from (10am to 4pm)

VFS Global Services GCC
VASCO Worldwide
2nd floor, WAFI Mall,
Level 2, Falcon Phase 2,
Umm Hurair 2, Dubai, UAE