UAE visit visas are required for many nationalities, but citizens of the GCC states, EU/EEA, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan and a long list of other countries receive a free visa on arrival (typically 30–90 days depending on nationality). Nationalities not on the visa-on-arrival list must obtain a pre-arranged visit/tourist visa — usually sponsored by an airline, hotel or the exhibition organiser. Exhibitors and trade visitors normally travel on a visit/tourist visa; confirm sponsorship letters and any exhibition-specific requirements with the organiser and the UAE ICP/GDRFA. Verify your own nationality on the UAE government portal before booking.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Available free of charge to citizens of the GCC states, EU/EEA, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan and many other listed nationalities; entry period is set by nationality. Required for nationalities not on the visa-on-arrival list; normally sponsored through an airline, hotel or the exhibition organiser and applied for via the UAE ICP / GDRFA e-channels before travel.
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