🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates · Tourist Visa

Tourist and visitor visa requirements, visa-free entry, duration, and application steps.

Nationals of many countries can enter the UAE visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others apply for a tourist/visit visa (typically 30, 60 or 90 days) before travelling — often arranged through an airline, hotel or a licensed agent, or via the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) / GDRFA in Dubai. Visit visas do not permit work.

  • Many nationalities are visa-free or visa-on-arrival; others apply for a tourist/visit visa before travel.
  • Visit visas are typically 30/60/90 days and can often be extended.
  • Apply via ICP / GDRFA (Dubai), an airline, hotel or licensed agent.
  • Visit visas do not permit employment.

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