Hajra Naz
The UAE offers a variety of options for obtaining a visa. The government of the UAE grants a variety of visas, including a Visa on Arrival. When visitors arrive in the country by air, they can obtain a Visa on Arrival in the UAE at the immigration checkpoints of the airports. Travelers who want to visit the UAE can now get visas on arrival from 70 different countries. In this article, we will discuss the country’s list, visa-on-arrival facilities, their validity, visa regulations, extension, etc.
UAE Visa on Arrival countries list:
Before giving a nation-by-nation update for travelers seeking to visit the UAE, the announcement posted on the UAE Digital Government’s official account indicated that some nationalities can acquire a visa on arrival to the UAE, while others must apply for a visa in advance or upon arrival in the UAE. More than 70 nationalities are now eligible for visas on arrival, according to a recent update from the official UAE Digital Government.
The complete list of nationalities eligible for 30, 90, or 180-day visas on arrival is shown below;
Visa on arrival for 30 days:
Applicants from the following nations may obtain a 30-day visa upon arrival.
| Andorra | Mauritius |
| Australia | Monaco |
| Brunei | New Zealand |
| Canada | Republic of Ireland |
| China Hong Kong | San Marino |
| China | Singapore |
| Japan | Ukraine |
| Kazakhstan | United Kingdom and Northern Ireland |
| Macau, China | United States of America |
| Malaysia | Vatican City |
Visa on arrival for 90 days:
Applicants from the following nations may obtain a 90-day visa upon arrival:
| Argentina | Georgia | Norway |
| Austria | Germany | Paraguay |
| Bahamas | Greece | Peru |
| Barbados | Honduras | Poland |
| Belarus | Hong Kong | Portugal |
| Belgium | Hungary | Romania |
| Brazil | Iceland | Russian Federation |
| Bulgaria | Israel | St. Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Chile | Italy | Serbia |
| Colombia | Kiribati | Seychelles |
| Costa Rica | Latvia | Slovakia |
| Croatia | Liechtenstein | Slovenia |
| Cyprus | Lithuania | Solomon Islands |
| Czech Republic | Luxembourg | South Korea |
| Denmark | Maldives | Spain |
| EI Salvador | Malta | Sweden |
| Estonia | Montenegro | Switzerland |
| Finland | Nauru | Vatican City |
| France | Netherlands | Ukraine |
| Uruguay |
People who have Mexican passports are eligible for a visa on arrival valid for 180 days.
Indian people with a valid six-month visit visa, a green card issued by the US, or residency in the UK or EU can receive a visa on arrival for a stay of up to 14 days, which can be extended for an additional charge.
UAE regulations for visa-on-arrival:
If you’re eligible for the Visa on Arrival, you’ll be granted a visa of either 30 or 90 days, extendable if necessary. You can acquire the visa upon arrival at any entry point or online to bypass the lengthy immigration queue when arriving in the UAE.
You must fly with one of the authorized airlines in order to obtain a Visa on Arrival at the airport. Also, you can use the electronic visa system that the UAE has authorized to apply for a visa in advance. Travelers must make sure they can sustain themselves (and any dependents) throughout their visit before submitting an electronic visa application.
- The passport must be valid for at least six months after the traveler arrives in the UAE.
- A photo of the passport’s biographical page
- A valid e-mail addresses
- A valid credit or debit card to pay the cost of the UAE tourist visa
The sponsor/host in the UAE needs to possess the following while applying for a pre-arranged Dubai or Sharjah immigration tourist visa (for family members, friends, or relatives):
- A minimum salary of AED 3,000.
- Passport copy and residence visa with a minimum of 3 months validity
- Visitor’s passport copy (6-month validity).
- Two photographs of the visitor with white background.
- The most recent salary certificate and lease agreement, or a bank statement from the last three months that has been stamped by the bank (with a minimum 3-month validity).
- A $2500 cash deposit (for each visitor).
- Proof of relationship such as a copy of Marriage / Birth certificate attested from the ministry of UAE and translated to English or Arabic.
The application process for UAE Visa on Arrival:
Once citizens arrive in the UAE, nationals of the qualified nations can get a Visa on Arrival. Nationals who qualify don’t need to from making a visa application in advance. After you arrive in the UAE, you can head to the immigration desk at the airport and complete the necessary biometric steps. You will receive your Visa on Arrival once the immigration officials have updated your visa in the ICA and AMER systems and stamped it on your passport.
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Arrivals not eligible for a Visa on Arrival:
The United Arab Emirates does not issue any visas through its consulates or embassies overseas. Hence, if you are not a citizen of the countries mentioned above, you will require a pre-arranged visa before you enter the UAE. An application for a UAE visa cannot be made by the applicant. All pre-arranged visit visas are processed within the UAE by one of the following:
If you are not a citizen of one of those nations, mentioned above you must obtain a pre-arranged visa in order to enter the UAE. An application for a UAE visa cannot be made by the applicant. All pre-arranged visit visas are processed within the UAE by one of the following:
- a host/sponsor who is residing in the UAE.
- a registered travel company (through which you purchase the travel ticket).
- Choose the hotel you are staying at in the U
- any airline authorized to issue a visa, such as:
- Etihad Airways
- Emirates Airline
- Flydubai
- Air Arabia
Individuals who are not eligible for visa-free admission or a visa on arrival must apply for a visit visa through their sponsor or host in the UAE. Before leaving, please make sure you have a copy of your visa from your sponsor.
UAE Visa on Arrival cost
The on-arrival visas for 30, 90, and 180 days are all free. A 14-day on-arrival visa costs 120 AED.
UAE Extension of Visa on Arrival
Only a 30-day visa on arrival and a 14-day visa on arrival can be renewed once for an additional 30 days each. But you must apply for a visa extension before the existing visa expires to avoid being penalized for overstaying. You must pay a cost of AED 600 to extend your UAE visa. Anyone who fits into one of the following categories needs not to apply for a renewal of their visa to the UAE:
- Travellers or tourists who are citizens of a GCC nation
- GCC citizens accompanied by GCC citizens
- Those who possess a special entry permission
- People who have a 96-hour special mission permit
The “disease-free certificate” is now a requirement for granting entry permission. According to the most recent information from the Federal Authority for Identification, Nationality, Customs and Ports Security, this certificate must be presented along with the other required documents for entrance permits, such as the original passport and a coloured personal portrait.
