Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Dubai?

Personal travel of 30 days or less: A U.S. citizen with a regular passport may obtain a no fee visitor visa upon arrival. Stays longer than 30 days: Visitors on a 30-day visa may request a visa extension, which is at the discretion of immigration officials.



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US citizens with a US passport that is valid for more than six months do not need to obtain a UAE visa prior to traveling to the UAE if the duration of their visit will be less than one month. This includes US citizens with visas or entry stamps from other countries in their passports.

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All nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Saudi Arabia are currently permitted freedom of movement in the UAE, if they simply present a valid National ID Card or driving license upon entry. However, although Qatar is part of the GCC, only Qatari citizens are not currently permitted to enter the UAE without a visa.

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Yes, you can. However, you must meet the requirements to apply for a Dubai Visa. A Dubai-on-arrival visa is a short-term visa that you can obtain after landing in Dubai and doesn't need to be pre-arranged. The visa is stamped at the Immigration counter after disembarking from your flight.

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The Tourist visa is a special category under the Visit visa and entitles the holder to a 30-day stay.

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A valid passport or US green card—and it must be valid for at least 6 months. A return flight ticket, which proves you'll be returning to your home country. You must be a passport holder from the eligible countries. Your 30-day UAE on-arrival visa will be processed immediately at the airport and is FREE of charge.

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Personal travel of 30 days or less: A U.S. citizen with a regular passport may obtain a no fee visitor visa upon arrival. Stays longer than 30 days: Visitors on a 30-day visa may request a visa extension, which is at the discretion of immigration officials.

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If you are planning to visit the country for leisure or tourism, then a tourist visa is the right visa for you. However, if you are visiting the UAE to visit family or friends, or for business purposes, then you need to apply for a visit visa.

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