Entry rules depend on your passport: citizens of GCC states, the EU/EEA, UK, US, Canada, Australia, Japan and many other eligible countries receive a free visa on arrival (typically 30 or 90 days), while other nationalities need a sponsored tourist or business visit visa arranged before departure, usually 3–5 working days through the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICP) or an approved sponsor. Passports should be valid for at least six months. Registered exhibitors can request invitation letters from Informa Connect for freight, build-up and business-visit purposes, and the UAE accepts ATA Carnets for temporary import of exhibition goods through Dubai Customs.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Stay length is typically 30 or 90 days depending on nationality; passport must be valid for at least six months from entry. Fees vary with validity (30 or 60 days, single or multiple entry); apply through the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship or an approved sponsor before departure.
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