If you are an individual holding a passport from any of the on-arrival visa countries, you don't need to apply for a Dubai visa whether you are travelling from a GCC country or anywhere else in the world. The Dubai visa for GCC residents is only entitled for individuals from countries under the prepaid visa list.
30-day free Dubai on arrival visa countries
If you hold a passport originating from the countries mentioned below you don't have to make any advance visa arrangements. Proceed to the immigration counter in Dubai international airport after exiting your flight. Here your passport will be stamped with a free 30 day visit visa.
Andorra | Australia | Brunei |
Canada | China | Hong Kong, China |
Japan | Kazakhstan | Macau, China |
Malaysia | Mauritius | Monaco |
New Zealand | Republic of Ireland | San Marino |
Singapore | Ukraine | United Kingdom and Northern Ireland |
United States of America | Vatican City |
90-day free Dubai on arrival visa countries
If you hold a passport from any of the following countries then you will be eligible for a free 90 day visit visa. The visa allows you to stay in UAE for a total of 90 days within a duration of 6 months (validity period) from the date of issue. Citizens coming from the European countries listed below can apply for a pre-arranged visa if they have fully utilized their 90 day on arrival visa.
Argentina | Austria | Bahamas Islands |
Barbados | Belgium | Brazil |
Bulgaria | Chile | Colombia |
Costa Rica | Croatia | Cyprus |
Czech Republic | Denmark | El Salvador |
Estonia | Finland | France |
Germany | Greece | Honduras |
Hungary | Iceland | Italy |
Kiribati | Latvia | Liechtenstein |
Lithuania | Luxembourg | Maldives |
Malta | Montenegro | Nauru |
Netherlands | Norway | Paraguay |
Peru | Poland | Portugal |
Romania | Russian Federation | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
San Marino | Serbia | Seychelles |
Slovakia | Slovenia | Solomon Islands |
South Korea | Spain | Sweden |
Switzerland | Uruguay |
Prearranged Dubai visas / Prepaid Dubai tourist visa nationalities
GCC residents originating from all other countries (some listed below) need to apply for a visa before entering UAE.
South Africa | Pakistan | Lebanon |
Morocco | Philippines | Nepal |
Jordan | El Salvador | Peru |
Egypt | Fiji | Somalia |
India | Indonesia | Sri Lanka |
Jamaica |
If you are a GCC resident, there are 3 ways in which you can obtain your Dubai visa :
- eVisa for GCC residents by GDRFA Dubai
- eVisa for GCC residents by ICA, Abu Dhabi & other Emirates
- Hassle free Dubai e-Tourist visas