{"id":134110,"date":"2024-01-10T11:03:30","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T10:03:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.igotoqatar.com\/visa-and-customs-regulations\/"},"modified":"2024-05-03T18:32:21","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T16:32:21","slug":"visa-and-customs-regulations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.igotodubai.com\/en\/visa-and-customs-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"VISA AND CUSTOMS REGULATIONS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row unlock_row=&#8221;&#8221; row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_height_use_pixel=&#8221;&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;150881&#8243;][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_height=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][uncode_block id=&#8221;76043&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;441554&#8243;][vc_button button_color=&#8221;accent&#8221; size=&#8221;btn-sm&#8221; border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; scale_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.igotodubai.com%2Fen%2Ftravel-tips%2F|title:Travel%20tips|&#8221; button_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;922128&#8243;]Travel tips[\/vc_button][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;182105&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">When planning your vacation to Dubai, it&#8217;s essential to check whether a visa is required to enter the UAE, or whether a passport is sufficient without the need for a Dubai-specific visa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Holders of passports from the Netherlands, Belgium or other Schengen countries do not need a visa to visit Dubai or any other emirate of the United Arab Emirates. On arrival, a free visa, valid for 60 days and renewable once, is stamped in the passport. This visa also allows multiple entries for a total of 90 days over six months. For more information, visit the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emirates.com\/be\/french\/before-you-fly\/visa-passport-information\/uae-visa-information\/\"> Emirates<\/a> website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row=&#8221;&#8221; row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_height_use_pixel=&#8221;&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;391982&#8243;][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_height=&#8221;0&#8243; column_width_pixel=&#8221;800&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;134552&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;three-two&#8221; media_title_uppercase=&#8221;&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;974145&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row=&#8221;&#8221; row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_height_use_pixel=&#8221;&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;169883&#8243;][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_height=&#8221;0&#8243; column_width_pixel=&#8221;800&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;220737&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">1. <strong>Verification of visa requirements<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">For citizens of the EU, USA and many other countries<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Visa on arrival<\/strong>: Citizens of most European countries, the USA, Canada, Australia and many other countries can obtain a visa on arrival in Dubai. This visa is generally valid for 30 days, and can be extended once for a further 30 days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Documents required: A passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry. <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>MAKE SURE THAT THE DAY AND MONTH OF YOUR BIRTH ARE SHOWN ON YOUR PASSPORT.  <\/strong><\/span>This is a new law that has been in force since October 2023, if the day and month are not present on your passport,  <strong>you won&#8217;t be able to return and will be stuck at the airport.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">For citizens of other countries<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Prior visa<\/strong>: Travellers from certain countries must obtain a visa before arriving in the United Arab Emirates. This visa can be applied for online or via the UAE embassy\/consulate in your country.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Visa types<\/strong>: Tourist, visitor and business visas are the most common. The duration of these visas varies according to the purpose of the trip.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;897933&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">2. <strong>Online visa application<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>E-visa<\/strong>: The UAE offers an electronic visa option for visitors from certain countries. Applications can be completed on the official UAE government website or through various authorized travel agencies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Documents required for e-visa<\/strong>: Scanned copy of valid passport, passport-size photo conforming to requirements, return ticket, and proof of hotel reservation or letter of invitation from a UAE resident.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">To obtain an e-Visa for Dubai, you must follow a simple and structured online process:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Get the facts<\/strong>: Start by finding out about the different types of visa available, and check whether you need an e-Visa by consulting the dedicated sections on the Action Visas website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Prepare your file<\/strong>: Gather and scan the required documents, such as a copy of your passport and other personal documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Submit your application<\/strong>: Upload your documents and fill in the necessary information via the online form on the Action Visas website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Pay your fees<\/strong>: Pay your visa fees online via a secure platform.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Receipt of e-Visa<\/strong>: Once your application has been approved, you will receive your e-Visa by email within a few days of placing your order.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Electronic visas for Dubai can be issued for different durations, up to 2 years for certain types of visa, such as work visas. It is valid for 60 days from the date of issue for entry into the United Arab Emirates, and you can choose between a single-entry or multiple-entry visa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">For more details on the procedure and to start your application, you can visit the Action Visas website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.action-visas.com\/visa\/Dubai-e-Visa\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row=&#8221;&#8221; row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_height_use_pixel=&#8221;&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;182202&#8243;][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_height=&#8221;0&#8243; column_width_pixel=&#8221;800&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;134563&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;three-two&#8221; media_title_uppercase=&#8221;&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;118979&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row=&#8221;&#8221; row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;1&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;1&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_height_use_pixel=&#8221;&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;750920&#8243;][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_height=&#8221;0&#8243; column_width_pixel=&#8221;800&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;489130&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">3. <strong>Passport<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Validity<\/strong>: Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your planned entry into Dubai.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Blank pages<\/strong>: Make sure you have at least one blank page in your passport for entry and exit stamps.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row=&#8221;&#8221; row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;1&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;1&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_height_use_pixel=&#8221;&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;157137&#8243;][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_height=&#8221;0&#8243; column_width_pixel=&#8221;800&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;239833&#8243;]<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">If you are not a national of the Netherlands, Belgium or another EU country, and do not reside in these countries, you should contact the UAE embassy or consulate in your country to check visa requirements for Dubai. This includes the necessary checks for a stopover in Dubai. It is often necessary to go in person to the embassy or consulate to apply for a visa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">For detailed information on visa requirements, contact the UAE embassy or visit their website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Residents of the countries specified below benefit from a &#8220;Visa on arrival&#8221; without the need for a prior visa, allowing them to enter the United Arab Emirates on arrival at the airport.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-ulccw-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-ulccw-1n7m0yu\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-9\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-37\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 juice:gap-4 juice:md:gap-6 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"889e23cb-44a7-475a-9c04-4e715b3cd018\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Andorra<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Hong Kong<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Poland<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Australia<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Hungary<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Portugal<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Austria<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Iceland<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Romania<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Belgium<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Ireland<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">San Marino<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Brunei<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Italy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Singapore<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Bulgaria<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Japan<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Slovakia<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Canada<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Latvia<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Slovenia<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Croatia<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Liechtenstein<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">South Korea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Cyprus<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Lithuania<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Spain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Czech Republic<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Luxembourg<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Sweden<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Denmark<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Malaysia<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Switzerland<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Estonia<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Malta<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">United Kingdom<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Finland<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Monaco<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">United States of America<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">France<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Netherlands<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Vatican City<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Germany<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">New Zealand<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Greece<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Norway<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-1 flex gap-3 empty:hidden\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;917910&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">4. <strong>Useful tips<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Planning<\/strong>: Start your visa application process well in advance of your planned departure date, especially if you need to obtain a visa before arrival.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Travel insurance<\/strong>: We recommend taking out travel insurance to cover medical emergencies, cancellations and lost luggage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Respect for local laws<\/strong>: The UAE has strict rules on drugs, alcohol and public behavior. Make sure you know about these laws before you leave.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">5. <strong>Useful resources<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uae-embassy.org\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Official UAE government website<\/a> for detailed information on visa types and requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">UAE consulates or embassies in your country for specific procedures and support.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">By following this guide, you&#8217;ll be well prepared for your trip to Dubai, ensuring that all legal aspects concerning your entry and stay in the country are covered.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row=&#8221;&#8221; row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; 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