Most international visitors need either a free visa on arrival or a pre-approved UAE tourist visa. Passport holders from the GCC, the UK, EU/Schengen states, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and around 70 other nationalities receive a free 30- or 90-day visa on arrival at Dubai International (DXB); all other nationalities must apply through an ICP-approved sponsor such as an airline, hotel or the show organiser, usually 3–7 working days before departure. Passports must be valid for at least six months, and delegates should carry their registration confirmation, hotel booking and return ticket for immigration at DXB or Al Maktoum (DWC).
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
30-day on-arrival visa, extendable once for a further 30 days; a 90-day on-arrival visa applies to EU, UK and US passports. No pre-application or sponsor required. 30-day single-entry tourist visa. Apply before booking non-refundable flights; approvals are issued electronically and must be printed for the airline.
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