Singaporean passport: free 90-day stamp on arrival
No advance application, no visa fee and no embassy visit. Present your Singaporean passport at UAE immigration and the 90-day stamp is issued on arrival.Source: ICP / UAE MoFA, 2026
Find Your Dubai Entry Route
Your route depends on your passport and the Singapore document you hold. Use the table below to identify whether you receive a free stamp, a paid visa on arrival, or need a prepaid UAE tourist visa.
| Your situation | Dubai entry route |
|---|---|
| Singaporean passport | Free 90-day on-arrival stamp. No application. |
| Indian passport + Singapore PR / EP / S Pass / DP / LTVP, minimum 6 months valid | Paid UAE visa on arrival: USD 63 for 14 days or USD 141.36 for 60 days. |
| Pakistani passport + Singapore PR / EP / S Pass / DP / LTVP, minimum 6 months valid | Paid UAE visa on arrival: USD 63 for 14 days or USD 141.36 for 60 days. |
| Filipino passport + Singapore PR / EP / S Pass / DP / LTVP, minimum 6 months valid | Paid UAE visa on arrival: USD 63 for 14 days or USD 141.36 for 60 days. |
| Indonesian passport + Singapore PR / EP / S Pass / DP / LTVP, minimum 6 months valid | Paid UAE visa on arrival: USD 63 for 14 days or USD 141.36 for 60 days. |
| Sri Lankan passport + Singapore PR / EP / S Pass / DP / LTVP, minimum 6 months valid | Paid UAE visa on arrival: USD 63 for 14 days or USD 141.36 for 60 days. |
| Bangladeshi passport + qualifying Singapore residency document, minimum 6 months valid | Paid UAE visa on arrival: USD 63 for 14 days or USD 141.36 for 60 days. |
| Any passport + short-term Singapore visit pass, or qualifying document with less than 6 months validity | Prepaid UAE tourist visa required before travel. |
Your entry route is determined by your passport nationality and your Singapore residency document. The qualifying Singapore document must have at least 6 months remaining validity.
Singaporean Passport Holders: Free 90-Day Stamp
Holders of a Singaporean passport receive a free 90-day on-arrival stamp at any UAE port of entry. No advance application, no embassy visit and no fee. The stamp is issued at the UAE immigration counter on arrival.
1 Present your Singaporean passport
Present your passport at UAE immigration on arrival.
2 Receive the stamp at the counter
The stamp is issued immediately and is valid for 90 consecutive days from your entry date.
3 Travel across all seven emirates
The same entry permission covers Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain.
4 Keep supporting travel documents ready
Carry a return ticket and hotel booking because UAE immigration may ask for these.
No grace period: since October 2024, overstay fines begin from AED 50 per day from the first day after the stamp expires. The 90-day stamp cannot be extended in-country. If you need a longer stay, exit and apply for a UAE tourist visa before re-entering.
Other Nationals in Singapore: Paid Visa on Arrival
Indians, Pakistanis, Filipinos, Indonesians, Sri Lankans, Bangladeshis and nationals of many other countries living in Singapore can qualify for a paid UAE visa on arrival using a qualifying Singapore-issued residency document.
Which Singapore documents qualify?
| Document | Qualifies? | Minimum remaining validity |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) card | Yes | 6 months |
| Employment Pass (EP) | Yes | 6 months |
| S Pass | Yes | 6 months |
| Dependant Pass (DP) | Yes | 6 months |
| Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) | Yes | 6 months |
| Short-term visit pass or tourist stamp | No | Does not qualify |
Source: ICP / UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2026.
On-arrival fees
| Duration | Entry type | Fee | Where paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 days | Single entry | USD 63 | At UAE airport on arrival |
| 60 days | Single entry | USD 141.36 | At UAE airport on arrival |
No advance booking or online payment is needed if you qualify. Present your passport and qualifying Singapore residency document together at the UAE immigration counter.
What to bring at Dubai airport
1 Passport
Your Indian, Pakistani, Filipino, Indonesian, Sri Lankan or other qualifying passport.
2 Singapore residency document
PR card, Employment Pass, S Pass, Dependant Pass or Long Term Visit Pass with at least 6 months remaining validity.
3 Return or onward ticket
Carry confirmation of your onward travel.
4 Hotel booking
Keep your UAE accommodation confirmation available.
5 Payment method
Carry a suitable payment method for the on-arrival fee.
Check your Singapore document expiry date before travel. If the qualifying document has less than 6 months remaining validity, use the prepaid UAE tourist visa route instead.
No Qualifying Singapore Document? Prepaid UAE Tourist Visa
If you are in Singapore on a short-term visit pass, a tourist visa, or a Singapore document with less than 6 months remaining, you need a prepaid UAE tourist visa before you travel.
Documents required
1 Passport copy
Colour copy of the bio page with all four corners visible, including the machine-readable zone. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your UAE entry date.
2 White background photograph
Recent colour photograph taken within the last 3 months, with a plain white background and full face visible.
Processing time
| Processing | Time | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Express | 4 to 8 hours | Submit before 12:00 PM UAE time on a UAE working day. No processing on Saturday or Sunday. |
| Standard | 2 to 4 working days | Lower cost, same visa outcome. |
Prepaid visa pricing
| Visa type | Standard | Express |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days, single entry | AED 489 (~USD 134) | AED 789 (~USD 215) |
| 60 days, single entry | AED 689 (~USD 188) | AED 989 (~USD 269) |
| 30 days, multiple entry | AED 990 (~USD 270) | AED 1,190 (~USD 324) |
Pricing note: standard prices (AED 489 / 689 / 990) are marked for confirmation in the supplied SEO specification before deployment. Express prices (AED 789 / 989 / 1,190) are confirmed for September 2026.
What the UAE Visa Covers
Whether you enter on a free 90-day stamp, a paid on-arrival visa or a prepaid tourist visa, the permission covers all seven UAE emirates on a single document: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain. There is no separate Abu Dhabi visa.
All three routes cover tourism, family visits and short business meetings. Employment in the UAE requires a separate work permit and residence visa.
Extending Your Stay
Extension options depend on the entry route you used.
1 Singaporean 90-day stamp holders
The stamp cannot be extended in-country. Exit the UAE before the 90 days are used. For a longer stay, apply for a UAE tourist visit visa from outside the UAE and re-enter.
2 Paid on-arrival visa holders
Extension may be available through GDRFA Dubai before expiry. Check the specific conditions that apply to your visa before it expires.
3 Prepaid tourist visa holders
Apply to renew your UAE tourist visa stay from inside the UAE before expiry. Extensions are available in 30-day increments.
Overstay fines apply from the first day after a UAE visa or stamp expires: AED 50 per day, with no grace period since October 2024. Exit or apply for an extension before the expiry date.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Singaporean passport holders receive a free 90-day on-arrival stamp at any UAE port of entry. No application, no fee and no advance paperwork are required. Present your Singaporean passport at immigration and the stamp is issued on arrival.
If your Employment Pass has at least 6 months remaining validity, you qualify for a paid UAE visa on arrival: USD 63 for 14 days or USD 141.36 for 60 days. Bring your Indian passport and Employment Pass to the UAE airport immigration counter.
Yes, if your S Pass has at least 6 months remaining from your UAE travel date. Present your Pakistani passport and S Pass at UAE immigration. The paid on-arrival visa is USD 63 for 14 days or USD 141.36 for 60 days.
Yes. A Singapore PR card with at least 6 months remaining qualifies Filipino passport holders for the paid UAE on-arrival route. Present your Filipino passport and Singapore PR card together at UAE immigration.
Singapore PR card, Employment Pass, S Pass, Dependant Pass and Long Term Visit Pass qualify when they have at least 6 months remaining validity. A short-term visit pass or tourist stamp does not qualify.
USD 63 for a 14-day visa or USD 141.36 for a 60-day visa. The fee is paid at the UAE airport immigration counter on arrival.
No. The qualifying Singapore document must have at least 6 months remaining from your UAE entry date. If your Employment Pass expires in 4 months, use the prepaid UAE tourist visa route before travelling.
Yes. A Singapore short-term visit pass or tourist visa does not qualify for the UAE on-arrival route. You need a prepaid UAE tourist visa approved before your travel date.
90 consecutive days from the date of entry. There is no grace period since October 2024, and the 90-day stamp cannot be extended in-country.
Yes. All three entry routes cover all seven UAE emirates. There is no separate visa for Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or any other emirate.
Yes. A Singapore Dependant Pass with at least 6 months remaining qualifies Indonesian passport holders for the paid UAE on-arrival route. Present your Indonesian passport and Dependant Pass at UAE immigration.
Yes. Even if you qualify for the on-arrival route, you can choose to apply for a prepaid UAE tourist visa before travelling, including for 30-day, 60-day or multiple-entry options.