30 Days Visa

Citizens of the following countries do not require advance visa arrangements to enter the UAE and can obtain a visa on arrival for 30 days with a 10-day grace period for extension:

Andorra, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Monaco, New Zealand, Russia, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America, Vatican City

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- Citizens of the above countries can obtain a visa upon arrival for 30 days from the date of entry with their normal passports
- The visa is extendable and the total validity, if extended, would be 60 days from the date of entry
- Passports should be normal and valid for more than six months
- This visa is considered a multiple-entry visa, which allows the visa holder to consume the 30-day visa validity regardless of whether the visa holder is inside or outside the UAE. Any number of days the visa holder stays outside the UAE would be calculated from the 30-day validity of the visa

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90 Days Visa

Citizens of the following countries do not require advance visa arrangements to enter the UAE and can obtain a visa on arrival for 90 days:

90-day visa - extendable:

Argentina, Bahamas, Nauru, Solomon Islands, South Korea

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- Citizens of the above countries can obtain a visa upon arrival for 90 days from the date of entry with their normal passports
- This visa type is extendable
- Only normal passports are accepted and need to be valid for more than six months

90-day visa - not extendable:

Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

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- Citizens of the above countries can obtain a visa upon arrival for 90 days from the date of entry with their normal passports
- This visa type is not extendable
- Only normal passports are accepted and need to be valid for more than six months
- The visa holder can use the 90-day visa upon arrival, to be consumed within 180 days from first entry

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Transit & Stopover Visa

A transit visa is available for all passport holders (please contact your nearest travel operator to check if your passport is eligible) for a duration of 48 to 96 hours. Passengers must have a valid onward flight booking outside of the UAE and a valid hotel booking for the duration of the stay in the country.

It is advisable to plan ahead and apply for a visa in advance, before booking your stopover and transit through Dubai.

48-hour visa

- Free for applications through travel agents and airlines
- Available on arrival at the airport and subject to charges

96-hour visa

- Visa fees apply for all applications through travel agents and airlines
- Available on arrival at the airport and subject to charges

Terms and conditions:

- Transit visas are bookable via local travel partners
- Visa processing fees apply for both 48- and 96-hour visas
- Travellers require a confirmed hotel booking for the duration of their transit in Dubai
- Travellers require a confirmed flight ticket departing from Dubai within the duration of their transit
- Entry into the UAE is subject to immigration approval
- Standard duration applies for all visa applications and is subject to immigration approval and security clearance
- Travellers can apply for transit visas at the airport, which is subject to immigration approval and security clearance

Emirates Airline also accepts online visa applications, provided by VFS Global Services. Simply head to the 'Apply for your UAE Visa' section of emirates.com, select your preferred visa category and enter the itinerary details. A visa form will then be shared via e-mail, which needs to be filled out and submitted along with the necessary visa fees. Your visa application needs to be made at least four working days prior to your arrival in the UAE.

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Overview of visa types

Transit/Stopover Visa:

Duration: 48 to 96 hours
Validity: 14 days from the date of issue
Prerequisites: Valid onward flight booking outside of the UAE and confirmed hotel booking for the duration of the stay in the country

Service Visa:

Duration: 14 days from the date of entry
Validity: 14 days from the date of issue
Prerequisites: Sponsorship from a hotel or tour operator

Tourist Visa:

Duration: Long-term visa for 60 days or short-term visa for 30 days from the date of entry, depending on the visa type
Validity: 60 days from the date of issue
Prerequisites: Sponsorship from a hotel or tour operator

Visit Visa:

Duration: 30/90 days from the date of entry, depending on visa type
Validity: 60 days from the date of issue
Prerequisites: Sponsorship from a UAE resident, tour operator or hotel

Work Visa:

Companies have to apply for an employee's work visa. Visa duration and validity are subject to the terms of the employment contract.
Prerequisites: Passports must be valid for at least six months at the time of the entry to the UAE and only recent colour photographs (no polaroids) with a white background will be accepted. Those who are already in the UAE can apply for a change of status while still in the country, or they can exit the UAE and come back.

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How to apply?

1. Contact your local travel partner who will apply on your behalf for a Service Visa (14 days), Tourist Visa (30 days), Visit Visa (90 days) or Transit Visa (48 to 96 hours).

2. Individuals (relatives or friends) who are UAE residents may, subject to guidelines, also apply on your behalf for a Visit Visa.

3. You can also apply for a visa through Emirates' Visa Services: https://www.emirates.com/english/before-you-fly/visa-passport-information/uae-visas/

For more information on visas, please visit: www.dnrd.ae

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Dubai International Airport

Dubai International (DXB) is located four kilometres (2.5 miles) southeast of Dubai. Transportation from the airport is possible by taxi, bus or metro. The Terminal 1 departures concourse (Sheikh Rashid Terminal) is linked to Terminal 1 via a tunnel with travelators. Terminal 2 is used exclusively for business and charter flights. Transfers between the terminals takes about 10 minutes using the airport shuttle service.

Taxis are provided by the government-run Dubai Transport airport taxi, where each cab is meter-run.

Bus stations are located opposite both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Buses run frequently and serve the most popular places in Dubai (www,dubai-buses.com/index.aspx).Tickets must be bought prior to the journey.

You can also take the metro to and from the airport. The metro runs at ten-minute intervals and stops at various stations located across the city.

Address: The Dubai International Airport, Dubai

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Phone: +971 4 224 5555

Website: www.dubaiairports.ae

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Dress code and customs

Dressing in public
Dubai is a cosmopolitan city that is a melting pot of diverse cultures and religious faiths. All attires and cultural preferences are generally acceptable. Swimwear is permissible on beaches, pool and spa areas and for water-based entertainment, but is not considered appropriate in areas such as business districts and shopping malls. It is pertinent to note that in the more historical quarters of the city and places of religious worship, dressing conservatively is appreciated. In mosques, clothing that covers shoulders, arms and legs and head scarves for women, are required.

Displays of affection
Local tradition provides that handshakes should be initiated by women as a sign of respect, and that public displays of affection are kept to a minimum. Holding hands is acceptable; but kissing and hugging in public areas is not permitted.

Drinking alcohol
Alcohol is served in licensed establishments such as hotels, bars and specialised shops to those over 21 years of age. However, drunk and disorderly conduct, as well as drunk driving are not acceptable. Use or possession of illegal drugs is also strictly prohibited.

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Embassies and Consulates

Nearly 100 foreign embassies are located in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, and Dubai is home to almost 80 consulates. Consulates are found in major cities outside of a country’s capital and handle minor diplomatic matters like issuing visas.

Embassies and consulates are usually open Sunday to Thursday (the UAE workweek) and are closed on Fridays and Saturdays, on all UAE public holidays and public holidays of the embassy's home country. Opening times vary depending on embassy and purpose of visit. So arrive early or book an appointment online, as most operate some sort of queuing system, especially for visa applications.

For location and contact details of your embassy or consulate, please visit: https://www.visitdubai.com/en/travel-planning/travel-tools/embassies-and-consulates

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Currency

1 Dirham (AED) = 100 fils

The currency in Dubai is the Dirham (AED or Arab Emirate Dirham). One dirham is divided into 100 fils and has been pegged to the US dollar since the end of 1997 at an average rate of AED3.67.

Need a currency converter? Please visit:
https://www.visitdubai.com/en/travel-planning/travel-tools/currency

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Buses

The bus service in Dubai is an easy, quick and inexpensive way to get around in the city, operated by the Dubai Municipality Transport Section. Fares are low, and a pre-purchased Nol Card is the most convenient payment option. There are special 24-hour passes available for visitors; these work on all forms of transport and allow visitors to easily reach most tourist sites.

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Metro

There are two metro lines in Dubai, red line and green line. The Red Line runs every 3-4 minutes during peak time and 7 minutes during off-peak hours. Every metro station will have bus connections and taxis ready to be hailed.

To travel on the Dubai Metro you need to buy a Nol Card or Nol Ticket. You can buy these at ticket vending machines or at the ticket office inside the station, or through RTA authorised sales agents across the city. Each time you travel, tap your Nol Card / Ticket at the card reader on the fare gates.

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Taxi

Taxis are the most convenient way of getting around in Dubai. Beware of uninsured illegal taxis. The four government franchised official operators have strictly controlled fares. Cabs can be hailed at the roadside or booked via telephone by calling +971 4 208 0808. For those with data services, Uber and Careem are handy and easily available. Driver knowledge is sometimes lacking, so use a major landmark to hone in on the vicinity.

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