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Home  >  World  > Middle East  > United Arab Emirates Passport/Visa   Passport Required? Visa Required? Return Ticket Required? British Yes No/1 Yes Australian Yes No/3 Yes Canadian Yes No/3 Yes USA Yes No/3 Yes OtherEU Yes No/2 Yes Japanese Yes No/3 Yes Restricted entry and transit: The Government of the UAE refuses entry and transit to nationals of Israel. PASSPORTS: Passport valid for a minimum of three months from date of arrival required by all. Often a sponsor will hold a visitor’s passport. In these cases a receipt will be issued. This will generally be accepted in place of a passport where a transaction may require one. VISAS: Required by all except the following: (a) 1. nationals of the UK with the endorsement ‘British Citizen’ for a maximum of 30 days; (b) 2. nationals of EU countries for a maximum of 30 days; (c) 3. nationals of Andorra, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Iceland, Japan, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, USA and Vatican City for a maximum of 30 days; (d) nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia; (e) transit passengers, provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport. Note: The Embassy only issues visas for diplomatic or service visits. For routine travel, visas for tourists and travellers (intending to visit family) and business travellers must be arranged via the sponsor (the hotel/package tour operator or UAE resident/company concerned). To obtain approval, the sponsor will require the visitor’s proposed flight and passport details in advance. Business visits are made by invitation only and proof of company trading licence is required. Types of visa and cost: Visitor and Business: £20. Price given is for UK nationals but price is dependent on nationality. Validity: 30 days from date of entry and two months from date of issue. It may be possible to extend visas on request for up to a maximum of 90 days at the local immigration office. Application to: Sponsor (as described above). Application requirements: Contact local sponsor for details of individual requirements. Working days required: Five. Copyright © 2003 Columbus Publishing Ltd. Terms and Conditions apply.