82 countries from all over the world can enter the UAE without a visa.

On arrival, visitors may receive either a 30-day entry visa, which can be extended for 10 days, or a 90-day visa.

GCC citizens can enter with their passports or Identity Cards, without needing a visa or sponsor.

Indian citizens with ordinary passports may obtain a 14-day entry visa upon arrival, and they may extend it for another 14 days. However, their passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival, and the traveller must have a visit visa or permanent residency card issued by the United States, the United Kingdom, or any EU country.

The authority has stated that visitors that are not eligible for visa-free entry or a visa upon arrival would require an entry permit which would be issued by their sponsor before they enter the country.

The issuance of this entry permit by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs depends on the purpose of the visit to the UAE.

According to the latest information on the ministry’s official website, citizens from 115 countries require a visa to enter the UAE.

On its official website, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs encourages those interested in visiting the UAE to check for the latest visa updates. Details of visa requirements can also be found on the official website of the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship. For the latest information, you can also contact airlines.