United Arab Emirates visa on arrival

This route is available to eligible citizens of India, Indonesia, Kenya, the Philippines, South Africa, Thailand and Vietnam.

There are 2 options: 14-day visa on arrival (a visa at the border); 60-day visa on arrival (a visa at the border).

14 days with one possible 14-day extension, or 60 days without an extension.

The 14-day extension costs AED 100. The 60-day visa costs AED 250. The initial 14-day visa fee is not stated.

Passport valid for at least 6 months, or 3 months if you hold a residence permit.; Qualifying valid foreign visa or residence permit..

Indian citizens can qualify with a valid visa issued by a European Union member state, Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States. Citizens of all seven listed countries can qualify with a residence permit issued by a European Union member state, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom or the United States. A qualifying foreign visa alone is not listed as sufficient for citizens of Indonesia, Kenya, the Philippines, South Africa, Thailand or Vietnam.

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the United Arab Emirates visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

On the United Arab Emirates's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.