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.
