UAE Introduces Visa on Arrival for 87 Countries: Is India Included?

In a recent move to streamline travel regulations, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expanded its Visa Exemption Policy to include citizens of 87 countries for visa on arrival services.

However, India is notably absent from this list, as reported by Gulf News. The initiative aims to facilitate tourism and bolster accessibility to the Middle Eastern nation.

Visa Regulations Overview

The updated policy mandates citizens of 110 countries to obtain a visa prior to their arrival in the UAE.

Notably, citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states are exempt from this requirement, allowing them entry upon arrival using a passport or identity card issued by a GCC state.

Moreover, individuals already exempted from visa requirements can obtain a visa valid for 30 days upon arrival, with a grace period of 10 days.

Additionally, citizens of selected countries are eligible for a visa on arrival for a duration of 90 days.

Visa On Arrival Eligibility

Citizens of various nations can avail themselves of the UAE’s visa on arrival services, including but not limited to:

Albania

Andorra

Argentina

Australia

Austria

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

Bahamas

Netherlands

UK

US

Ukraine

Uruguay

Vatican

Hellenic

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Armenia

Fiji

Kosovo

This update aims to enhance the UAE’s position as a global tourism hub and foster international travel convenience.

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