There are a lot of people who come to the UAE for various reasons. Some might come for a business trip, some might come to visit the country, and some for other reasons, all requiring a visa. However, there are some exceptions! In this blog, we will talk about visa-free entry in the UAE. Further, we will dive into the tourist visa for people coming to the UAE. We will bifurcate it in detail to make it easy for you to understand tourist visas in-depth, eventually making your UAE trip hassle-free. So, let’s start our blog without further delay!
All About Tourist Visa
Types of Tourist Visa
Depending on various factors, a tourist visa is given to individuals for a different number of days. Have a look:
- Single-entry tourist visa: 30 or 60 days
- Multiple-entry tourist visa: 30 or 60 days
- Multiple-entry long-term tourist visa: 5 years
- Transit visa: 48 or 96 hours
- Visa on arrival: 30 or 90 days (depending on nationality)
- Visa on arrival for Indians: Requires US visa/green card/UK/EU residence visa
- eVisa: For GCC residents (GCC citizens have visa-free entry)
Requirements for Tourist Visas
If you want to apply for a tourist visa, you need to have the following documents:
- Valid passport with at least six months remaining validity
- Two passport-sized photographs
- Completed visa application form
- Proof of accommodation (hotel reservation or invitation letter)
- Proof of financial means (bank statements, salary slips)
- Return flight tickets
Applying for a Tourist Visa
Online
- Go to the official website of the UAE embassy.
- Fill out the online visa application form: Make sure you provide accurate information about yourself, your trip, and your accommodation.
- Upload required documents: Provide all the necessary documents. (list provided above)
- Pay the visa fee: You are required to pay the fee, which will vary depending on your nationality and the type of visa you’re applying for.
- Submit your application: Recheck your application once before applying to avoid any unnecessary inconvenience in the future and submit your application.
Offline
- Visit the nearest UAE embassy or consulate.
- Submit the required documents.
- Pay the visa fee.
- Provide biometric data, if required.
Visa-Free Entry in the UAE
In addition to various services provided by the UAE, there is a provision for visa-free entry in the UAE. But only a handful of people have access to it. People having nationality proof from the following countries can enter the UAE without a visa:
- Saudi Arabia
- Kuwait
- Qatar
- Bahrain
- Oman
Further, there are many citizens of various countries who can apply for visas on arrival. But remember, you have to apply in advance. Have a look:
- Andorra
- United States
- Australia
- United Kingdom
- Brunei
- Canada
- China
Moreover, this list includes Ireland, Japan, Kazakhstan, Macao, Malaysia, Mauritius, Monaco, New Zealand, Singapore, Ukraine, Hong Kong, and Vatican City. Also, Indian citizens who have valid visas from the US, UK, or Schengen are eligible to get a visa on arrival, which will be valid for two weeks.
Conclusion
So, this was all about visa-free entry and tourist visas in the UAE. We have deeply investigated tourist visas and covered the free-visa entry in the UAE. We hope this information will be useful for you. Share this with everyone who needs to know about visa-free entry and tourist visas in the UAE. See you next time in some other blog, with some other topic.
Priya, a Digital Marketer and Content Writer with 4 years of experience, creates valuable guides for UAE expatriates at UAEFresher. A passionate traveler, she has visited the UAE numerous times, bringing her love for exploration into her informative content for newcomers and residents.