UAE Extends Visa-On-Arrival Policy for 87 Additional Countries

UAE visa-on-arrival policy

 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expanded its visa exemption policy, allowing nationals from 87 more countries to enter without a pre-entry visa. The move aims to facilitate travel and simplify the visiting process for tourists, as reported by the Gulf News.

Previously, in 2022, the UAE permitted visa-on-arrival for approximately 73 countries. However, Indian citizens are notably absent from the recent list of eligible countries.

The visa-on-arrival facility is now available for citizens of Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Barbados, Brazil, Belarus, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Honduras, Hungary, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China), Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Nauru, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Russia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Bahamas, The Netherlands, UK, US, Ukraine, Uruguay, Vatican, Hellenic, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Armenia, Fiji, and Kosovo.

International citizens interested in visiting the UAE can check the list of exempted countries and the required visa processes on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' official website or contact the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Ports Security, and Customs (ICP). Additionally, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) citizens do not need a visa or any sponsorship to visit the UAE. They can gain entry by presenting a passport from a GCC state or an identity card upon arrival at UAE ports of entry.

For those meeting the criteria, a valid entry visa for 30 days upon arrival, with an additional grace period of 10 days, can be obtained. Furthermore, citizens from specific countries can acquire a visa for 90 days upon arrival.