Many nationalities are now issued with a free of charge tourist visa to UAE (valid for 30 days) in Abu Dhabi and Dubai International Airports upon arrival, including:

  • Andorra
  • Bulgaria
  • Denmark
  • Greece
  • Italy
  • Luxembourg
  • New Zealand
  • San Marino
  • Spain
  • Vatican City
  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Estonia
  • Hong Kong
  • Japan
  • Malaysia
  • Norway
  • Singapore
  • Sweden
  • Austria
  • Croatia
  • Finland
  • Hungary
  • Latvia
  • Malta
  • Poland
  • Slovakia
  • Switzerland
  • Belgium
  • Cyprus
  • France
  • Iceland
  • Liechtenstein
  • Monaco
  • Portugal
  • Slovenia
  • United Kingdom
  • Brunei
  • Czech Republic
  • Germany
  • Ireland
  • Lithuania
  • Netherlands
  • Romania
  • South Korea
  • United States of America

GCC residents will also get their free of charge visas upon arrival, but only if they occupy high level professions (e.g. Managers, Doctors, Engineers etc.).

Please check the latest requirements at the official UAE Government Portal before you travel

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