Your Gateway to the Emirates Starts Here

UAE, sometimes simply called Emirates, is a country in Western Asia at the southeast end of the Arabian Peninsula on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman to the east and Saudi Arabia to the south and west, as well as sharing maritime borders with Qatar to the west and Iran to the north.

Citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations do not require a visa, may enter using a National ID card, and may stay, work and travel in the Emirates indefinitely.

Citizens of the European Union (except Ireland and the United Kingdom), Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Seychelles, Switzerland, and Vatican City do not require a visa for stays of up to 90 days within 180 days.

Citizens of Australia, Brunei, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, United Kingdom, and the United States, in addition to persons holding British National (Overseas) passports may obtain a free visa on arrival valid for 30 days. An extension is possible for a fee.

"Indian citizens holding a valid US visa or Green Card can get a visa on arrival valid for 14 days, from any port of entry — for $187 USD."

The US visa or Green Card must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of arrival. An extension is possible for another 14 days for an additional fee.

Citizens of any country except Afghanistan, Iraq, Niger, Somalia, and Yemen may enter the United Arab Emirates for up to 96 hours (4 days) after obtaining a transit visa at the airport. The time difference between the two flights must be over 8 hours and the passenger must continue to a third destination. Passengers must also have a confirmed hotel booking.