The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recently announced a significant update to the visa exemption policy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), extending the privilege to citizens from 87 countries, enabling them to enter the country without the need for a pre-entry visa, Gulf News reported.
Individuals interested in understanding the specifics of this exemption and visa requirements can refer to the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or reach out to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Ports Security, and Customs (ICP) for further details.
It’s important to note that citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are exempt from visa requirements or sponsorship when visiting the UAE. They can gain entry by presenting a passport issued by a GCC state or an identity card upon arrival at UAE ports of entry.
Those eligible can acquire a valid entry visa for a period of 30 days upon arrival, with an additional grace period of 10 days. Moreover, citizens from certain countries have the option to obtain a visa for a duration of 90 days upon arrival.
For instance, citizens of India holding ordinary passports, a visit visa, or a permanent resident card issued by the USA, or possessing a residence visa in the UK and European Union countries valid for at least six months, are eligible for a visa on arrival. This visa permits a stay of 14 days, with the possibility of extending it for an additional 14 days.
In cases where prior visa arrangements are required, individuals not falling under visa exemption categories must obtain an entry permit issued by a sponsor before their arrival in the UAE. The type of entry permit necessary, issued by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, is contingent upon the purpose of the visit.
Here are all the 87 countries.
- Albania
- Andorra
- Argentina
- Austria
- Australia
- 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
- The Bahamas
- The Netherlands
- UK
- US
- Ukraine
- Uruguay
- Vatican
- Hellenic
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Armenia
- Fiji
- Kosovo
Under the revised regulations, nationals from 110 countries are now mandated to secure a visa prior to their arrival in the UAE.
What a shame, Israel still getting visa on-arrival.
I proud you Pakistan ❤️Nice
Good
So most Islamic countries are mandated to get a visa for UAE?. This is why Non Muslims are getting stronger than ever and they give a damn about Muslims anymore.
Good step taken. UAE , Government if official passport new policy any update
Very good in Muslim country all non muslims countries people are welcomed and for Muslim countries visa requirements are too hard shame on you
Thought provoking list.
We Pakistanis should work together to make our country so enviable and strong that these hypocrite people should struggle to get our visa.
No israhell only Palestine🇵🇸
UAE Good news
It’s a matter of shame that Pakistan is not included in these 87 Countries. It is our own fault as those in the driving seat of Pakistan since decades have tarnished it’s image. On second thought, no country likes beggars to enter. Quote by former & current PM of Pakistan.
Pakistan should be in the list 🙄 😒
Israel on the list, Pakistan is not. That’s humiliating and shameful. That’s our status world wide.
Israel gets priority over Turkey, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and all major Islamic countries. Mind of the criteria setters!
Pakistan has this entry visa facility or not????
I’m Pakistani but interested Italy work permit
Where is India and Pakistan
Excellent news from UAE but 100%economic policy by them favouring possible capital inflow from the respective 87 countries whose travellers can spend and go back automatically.