The United Arab Emirates remains one of the most open and attractive destinations for foreign investors and tourists. This is especially true for those who are considering buying property in Dubai — whether for personal residence, vacation or rent.

Who can enter the UAE without first obtaining a visa?

Today, citizens of a number of countries can visit the UAE without a visa in advance. This makes it much easier to travel, especially during frequent business visits or property inspections.

Countries whose citizens are issued a visa on arrival (Visa on Arrival):

Citizens of the following countries can enter the UAE without having to obtain a visa first. When crossing the border, they receive a visa on arrival, which is issued on site:

• Andorra
  
• Australia
  
• Brunei
  
• Canada
  
• hongkong
  
• Israel (since January 2021)
  
• Ireland
  
• Nippon
  
• Malaysia
  
• Monaco
  
• NZ
  
• The Republic of Kazakhstan
  
• Russian Federation
  
• People's Republic of China
  
• San Marino
  
• Singapore
  
• South Korea
  
• GB
  
• USA
  
• Vatican
  
• Ukraine

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The procedure is simple: when arriving at UAE international airports, you must go through passport control, where border officers conduct a biometric check (for example, a retina scan), verify documents and stamp your passport. The visa is not printed or pasted into the passport.

Countries whose citizens are issued a multiple-entry visa for up to 90 days:

Citizens of the following European countries receive a multiple-entry visa stamp on arrival, which is valid for 6 months and allows them to stay in the UAE for up to 90 days in total:

• Austria
  
• Belgium
  
• Bulgaria
  
• Croatia
  
• Cyprus
  
• Czechia
  
• Denmark
  
• Estonia
  
• Finland
  
• France
  
• Germany
  
• Greece
  
• Hungary
  
• Iceland
  
• Italy
  
• Latvia
  
• Liechtenstein
  
• Lithuania
  
• Luxemburg
  
• Malta
  
• Netherlands
  
• Norway
  
• Poland
  
• Portugal
  
• Romania
  
• Seychelles
  
• Slovakia
  
• Slovenia
  
• Spain
  
• Sweden
  
• Switzerland
  
  

This option is especially convenient for those who regularly visit the UAE for investments, business meetings or property inspections.

Relevance of information

The lists of countries whose citizens are eligible for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival may be updated over time. We recommend that you check the official websites of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the UAE Immigration Services before traveling.

What should citizens of other countries do?

If you are not a citizen of the countries mentioned above, you must apply for a tourist visa in advance through an authorized visa center, tour operator or sponsor from the UAE. This approach is still standard for many states.” Contact us for a property selection in Dubai and a visa consultation