The United Arab Emirates has recently updated its visa policies to provide a more streamlined entry process for international visitors. Under the new regulations, citizens from 87 nations can obtain a visa on arrival.
According to the updated regulations, countries that have been granted the eligibility for visa on arrival include Argentina, Canada, the United States, China, the Maldives, France, and Russia, among others. Eligible travellers will be granted a 30-day visa on arrival, with a 10-day grace period to extend their stay. Additionally, visitors from certain countries can obtain a 90-day visa at their entry point.
In Africa, Mauritius and Seychelles stand out as the only countries whose citizens can obtain a visa on arrival. Several African nations, including Nigeria, Uganda, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Cameroon, Liberia, Burundi, Kenya, Gambia, and Togo, have not been included in this update.
This update from the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs marks a significant development in making the UAE more accessible to international tourists, reflecting its commitment to being a welcoming global hub.
UAE visa on arrival is 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
Kosovo
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