Can a US green card holder get visa for Dubai on arrival?

Yes. US Citizens need a visa to enter Dubai and can apply for a UAE visa on arrival. US green card holders, like Indian passport holders with green cards, can also apply for a UAE visa on arrival.



As of early 2026, holding a U.S. Green Card does not automatically grant you a visa-on-arrival in Dubai; entry is primarily determined by your passport's nationality. If your citizenship is from a country that requires a pre-arranged visa for the UAE (such as India, Pakistan, or many African nations), you must apply for an eVisa before your flight. However, there is a specific exception: Indian citizens with a valid U.S. Green Card (or a valid U.S. visa) are eligible for a 14-day visa-on-arrival for a fee, provided the Green Card is valid for at least six months beyond the arrival date. For most other nationalities, you should use the official UAE Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship website to apply for a tourist visa 2–3 weeks before travel to ensure a smooth entry at Dubai International Airport (DXB).

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UAE visa on arrival Simply disembark your flight at Dubai International and proceed to immigration, where your passport will be stamped with a 30-day visit visa free of charge.

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Here are the countries that Green Card Holders can visit without a visa:
  • Canada.
  • Mexico.
  • Costa Rica.
  • Georgia.
  • The British Virgin Islands.
  • Aruba and Curaçao.
  • The Balkans.
  • Singapore.


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Express Visa Applications: If you choose an express option for your Dubai visa application, the processing time is faster, taking only 36 hours from the time you submit the application. Again, this time frame excludes weekends and UAE holidays.

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The UAE is one of the six countries offering the U.S. immigration clearance service. Others include Ireland, Aruba, the Bahamas, Canada and Bermuda. Passengers can clear customs, security and immigration before flying to the USA.

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Who needs a visa? The Visa Waiver Program applies based on your nationality, NOT on your U.S. residence status (including green card).

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Permanent residents are free to travel outside the United States, and temporary or brief travel usually does not affect your permanent resident status. If it is determined, however, that you did not intend to make the United States your permanent home, you will be found to have abandoned your permanent resident status.

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Yes. If you have a valid B1/B2 visa you can get a visa on arrival for 14 days, it will cost you AED115. Is a visa on arrival in the UAE applicable for US B1/B2 visa holders? Hey, yes it is applicable…!

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Generally, you can stay outside the U.S. for up to one year.

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Yes, you can travel abroad as a green card holder — that's one of the many benefits of being a permanent resident. However, your trip must be temporary and you cannot remain outside the United States for more than 1 year.

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