A visa is required to enter the UAE except for Nationals from the following countries that will be issued entry permits upon arrival at the airport in the UAE.*
GCC Countries | Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia |
Europe | Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican City |
Americas | United States of America, Canada |
Oceanic/Pacific | Australia, New Zealand |
Asia | Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea |
If your country doesn't appear in the above list, please check the below link to find out the nearest UAE embassy/consulate in your country:
https://embassy-finder.com/united-arab-emirates_embassies
Expatriate residents from the Gulf states (Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia), who are on the resident visa category of businessmen, company managers or representatives, auditors, accountants, doctors, engineers or employees working in the public sector, can obtain a non-renewable 30-day visa upon arrival in UAE.
Nationals other than those of the above lists require an entry visa that will need to be arranged prior to arrival.
Click here to organise your Visa Invitation Letter after you have registered for Medlab Middle East.
If you travel by Emirates airline, they will be able to assist you with a visa.
*The visa information provided here is for information purposes and to be used at your own risk. Visa rules are subject to change without warning. Contact your nearest embassy for the most up-to-date information.
If you require more information on visas, please click here.