You can get UAE visa on arrival for up to 180 days if.....

Nationals of over 73 countries and territories do not need a pre-arranged visa to enter the UAE.

According to information provided by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai and UAE-based airlines, passengers who hold a passport issued by the following countries and territories are eligible for various types of visas on arrival – from a 14-day visa all the way up to a 180-day visa. 

30-day visit eligibility

If you are a passport holder of any of the following countries or territories, you do not need to apply in advance for a UAE visa to visit the UAE. 

According to UAE-based airlines like Etihad, Emirates and flydubai, once you land in the UAE, you need to simply make your way to the Immigration department at the airport, where your passport will be stamped with a 30 day visit visa, free of charge. 

1. Andorra 

2. Australia 

3. Brunei 

4. Canada 

5. China 

6. Hong Kong, China 

7. Japan 

8. Kazakhstan 

9. Macau, China 

10. Malaysia 

11. Mauritius 

12. Monaco 

13. New Zealand 

14. Republic of Ireland 

15. San Marino 

16. Singapore 

17. Ukraine 

18. United Kingdom and Northern Ireland 

19. United States of America 

20. Vatican City 

90-day visit eligibility 

If you have a passport issued by any of the following countries or territories, your passport will be stamped with a multiple entry 90 day visit visa, which is valid for six months from the date of issue, and for a stay of 90 days in total. 

1. Argentina 

2. Austria 

3. Bahamas Islands 

4. Barbados 

5. Belgium 

6. Brazil 

7. Bulgaria 

8. Chile 

9. Colombia 

10. Costa Rica 

11. Croatia 

12. Cyprus 

13. Czech Republic 

14. Denmark 

15. El Salvador 

16. Estonia 

17. Finland 

18. France 

19. Germany 

20. Greece 

21. Honduras 

22. Hungary 

23. Iceland 

24. Italy 

25. Kiribati 

26. Latvia 

27. Liechtenstein 

28. Lithuania 

29. Luxembourg 

30. Maldives

31. Malta 

32. Montenegro 

33. Nauru 

34. Netherlands 

35. Norway 

36. Paraguay 

37. Peru 

38. Poland 

39. Portugal 

40. Romania 

41. Russian Federation 

42. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 

43. San Marino 

44. Serbia 

45. Seychelles 

46. Slovakia 

47. Slovenia 

48. Solomon Islands 

49. South Korea 

50. Spain 

51. Sweden 

52. Switzerland 

53. Uruguay 

This visa is issued free of charge.

180-day visit eligibility If you hold a Mexican passport, you are eligible for a multiple entry 180 day visit visa, which is valid for six months from the date of issue, and for a stay of 180 days in total. 

14-day visa on arrival 

Indian citizens holding a normal passport and either: 

1. a visit visa issued by the US or 

2. a Green Card issued by the US or 

3. a residence visa issued by the UK or 

4. a residence visa issued by the EU can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days provided that the visas or the Green Card is valid for at least six months from the date of arrival into the UAE. 

How much does the visa cost? 

According to Bujair Mangalangattu, Supervisor at Deira Travel and Tourist Agency, these visas cost Dh144 and are also extendable. 

While applying for an extension for the on-arrival visa can be done by visiting the immigration counter at the airport, you can also apply for a new visa once your extension is coming to an end. 

How to extend a visa on arrival "If you want to stay for a longer duration, you can apply for a new visa through a travel agent," Subair Valappil, Senior Manager of Inbound operations at Regal Tourism LLC, told Gulf News. 

The new visa can be applied for a period of 30 days or 90 days. 

"While the extension you apply for is the same visa, which will have the same visa number, when you apply for a new visa, you will receive a fresh entry permit," Valappil explained. 

To know more about the cost of a visit visa and the application process, read our detailed guide HERE.

Pre-arranged visa 

If you do not fall under any of the categories listed above, you can apply for a pre-arranged UAE visit visa, either through the airlines that you are travelling with, or through a travel agency or the hotel where you will be staying. 

Visit visas are currently issued for a duration of 30 days or 90 days. 

However, the UAE has announced that 60-day visit visas will also be issued soon.