Where the United Arab Emirates passport holders can go visa-free
238 countries and territories: visa-free โ 152, electronic travel authorisation โ 8, visa on arrival โ 17, e-visa โ 40, visa required โ 21. Rules change โ check the destination's official website before you travel.
With a the United Arab Emirates passport you can enter 160 countries and territories visa-free or with an electronic travel authorisation. In 57 more countries, you get the visa online or at the border.
- Updated 19 October 2026
- 238 countries and territories
- references disagree: 28
By country
Filter by entry type or search by name. โReferences disagreeโ means different sources give different answers โ check the destination's official website.
Visa-free ยท 152
- Albania90 days
- Andorra
- Angola30 days
Details
30 days per trip, but no more than 90 days within any 1 calendar year for tourism purposes only. Visitors must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation. An International Certificate of Vaccination is required.
- Antigua and Barbuda30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 90 days
- Argentina90 days
- Armenia180 days
- Aruba90 days
- Austria90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Azerbaijan90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period.
- Bahamas90 days
- Bahrain
- Barbados90 days
- Belarus90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period.
- Belgium90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Benin90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
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Must have an international vaccination certificate.
- Bermuda
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Visa-free for a maximum stay of 3 months if arriving from or transiting through the United Kingdom.
- Bolivia90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
- Bosnia & Herzegovina90 days
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90 days within any 6-month period.
- Botswana90 days
- Brazil90 days
- Brunei30 days
- Bulgaria90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Burkina Faso30 days
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The change is not reflected in IATA Timatic, so travelers may be denied boarding.
- Caribbean Netherlands90 days
- Chad90 days
- Chile90 days
- China30 days
- Colombia90 days
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90 days - extendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period.
- Cook Islands31 days
- Costa Rica90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 180 days
- Croatia90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Cuba90 days
- Curaรงao90 days
- Cyprus90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period.
- Czechia90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Denmark90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Dominica21 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 180 days
- Dominican Republic90 days
- Ecuador90 days
- Egypt90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 180 days
- El Salvador90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 180 days
- Estonia90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Eswatini30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Falkland Islands
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A visitor permit is normally issued as a stamp in the passport on arrival, The maximum validity period is 1 month.
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji120 days
- Finland90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- France90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- French Guiana90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period.
- French Polynesia90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period.
- Gambia90 days
- Georgia360 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 90 days
- Germany90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Greece90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Greenland
- Grenada90 days
- Guadeloupe90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period.
- Guatemala90 days
- Guyana30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
- Haiti90 days
- Honduras90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period.
- Hong Kong30 days
- Hungary90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Iceland90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Iran15 days
- Ireland90 days
- Italy90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Japan90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 30 days
- Jordan90 days
- Kazakhstan30 days
- Kiribati30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 90 days
- Kosovo90 days
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan60 days
- Latvia90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Lebanon180 days
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Emiratis do not need a visa to enter Lebanon. (6 months - extendable to 1-year).
- Liechtenstein90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Lithuania90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Luxembourg90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Macau30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 90 days
- Malaysia90 days
- Mali90 days
- Malta90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Martinique90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period.
- Mauritius90 days
- Mayotte90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period.
- Mexico180 days
- Micronesia30 days
- Moldova90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period.
- Monaco
- Mongolia30 days
- Montenegro90 days
- Morocco90 days
- Nauru90 days
- Netherlands90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- New Caledonia90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period.
- Niue30 days
- North Macedonia90 days
- Norway90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Oman
- Pakistan90 days
- Palestine
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Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed.
- Panama90 days
- Paraguay90 days
- Peru90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period.
- Philippines30 days
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A single or multiple entry eVisa for stays of up to 59 days is also available.
- Pitcairn Islands14 days
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Landing fee 35 USD or tax of 5 USD if not going ashore.
- Poland90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Portugal90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Qatar
- Rรฉunion90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period.
- Romania90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Russia90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period. As of June 30, 2025, foreigners entering Russia without a visa must pre-register in the Gosuslugi RuID Gosuslugi RuID mobile app and receive a digital code at least 72 hours before entry.
- Saint Barthรฉlemy
- Saint Lucia60 days
- Saint Martin
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period.
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
- San Marino
- Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe15 days
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal90 days
- Serbia90 days
- Seychelles90 days
- Singapore30 days
- Sint Maarten90 days
- Slovakia90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Slovenia90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Solomon Islands90 days
- South Africa90 days
- South Korea90 days
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K-ETA exemption until the end of 2026. The validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
- Spain90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Sudan
- Suriname90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
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An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.
- Svalbard & Jan Mayen
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Unlimited period under Svalbard Treaty.
- Sweden90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Switzerland90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Tajikistan30 days
- Thailand60 days
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Maximum 2 visits annually if not arriving by air.
- Tonga60 days
- Trinidad and Tobago90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Tunisia90 days
- Tรผrkiye90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period.
- Turks and Caicos Islands90 days
- Uganda90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
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Visitors can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda.
- Ukraine90 days
- Uruguay90 days
- Uzbekistan30 days
- Vanuatu90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 120 days
- Vatican City
- Wallis and Futuna90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period.
- Zambia30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 90 days
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Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zimbabwe.
Travel authorisation ยท 8
- Canada180 days
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eTA required if arriving by air, but are not required when arriving by car, bus, train or boat (including a cruise ship).
- Israel90 days
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Validity of ETA-IL is 2 years from the date of approval.
- Kenya90 days
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Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is 32.50 USD. Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable). Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. Visitors can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Rwanda or Uganda.
- Mozambique30 days
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Visitors must register their ETA on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours before travel and pay a processing fee of 48 USD. In addition, an extension of 30 days is possible.
- New Zealand90 days
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International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Such travellers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.
- Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
- Sri Lanka30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
- United Kingdom180 days
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Authorisation lasts up to 2 years, with multiple entries permitted.
Visa on arrival ยท 17
- Bangladesh30 days
- Cape Verde30 days
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Visa on arrival may applied for via the online platform (EASE) and issued at international airports in Sal, Boa Vista, Sรฃo Vicente or Santiago. Visa fee is approximately 25โ30 EUR. Visitors must pay the Airport Security Fee (TSA) before visiting. The cost is 3,400 CVE (approx. 31 EUR) and can be paid via the online platform (EASE).
- Central African Republic
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The change is not reflected in IATA Timatic, so travelers may be denied boarding.
- Comoros45 days
- Congo30 days
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Visa not required for passengers with a VIP invitation letter.
- Guinea-Bissau90 days
- Indonesia
- Jamaica30 days
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The change is not reflected in IATA Timatic, so travelers may be denied boarding.
- Liberia90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Maldives30 days
- Marshall Islands90 days
- Niger
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
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The change is not reflected in IATA Timatic, so travelers may be denied boarding.
- Palau30 days
- Samoa90 days
- Timor-Leste30 days
- Tuvalu30 days
- Yemen90 days
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Separately, Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
E-visa ยท 40
- Afghanistan
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
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e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). Visitors may apply for an e-Visa in other countries, excluding some countries of residence (include United Arab Emirates). The Emirati government restricts Emirati citizens from travelling to Afghanistan except for diplomats, emergency treatment cases and pre-authorized official, scientific and economic delegations.
- Anguilla
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Holders of a valid visa issued by the United Kingdom do not require a visa.
- Australia
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May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
- Bhutan90 days
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The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of 200 USD per person, per night for almost all visitors to Bhutan. Additionally, if payment is made in US dollars from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2027, the SDF is 100 USD.
- Burundi30 days
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Pre-arranged visa can be collected on arrival.
- Cambodia30 days
- Cameroon
- Cรดte dโIvoire90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Travel authorisation
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e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
- Djibouti90 days
- DR Congo7 days
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Passenger with a letter (Visa Volant) issued by the Ministry of Interior and Security can obtain a visa on arrival.
- Equatorial Guinea
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 90 days
- Ethiopia90 days
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Visa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa is available for 30 or 90 days.
- Gabon90 days
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e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
- Ghana30 days
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According to IATA, UAE citizens can no longer obtain a visa on arrival.
- Guinea90 days
- India30 days
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e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports. An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year. Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa. Visa on arrival is applicable to UAE citizens if they had earlier obtained e-Visa or regular/paper visa for India. This facility is not available to citizens if they or either of their parents or grandparents (paternal or maternal) was born in or is a permanent resident of Pakistan. Visa on arrival is only available at the following airports: Bengaluru Chennai Delhi Hyderabad Kolkata Mumbai Kochi Kozhikode Ahmedabad
- Iraq30 days
- Laos30 days
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18 of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders. e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges, in Boten (road and railroad), and in Vientiane (at Khamsavath railway station). Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges and 7 border crossings.
- Libya
- Madagascar90 days
Details
For stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is 59 USD.
- Malawi30 days
- Mauritania30 days
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Available at any international airport or land border crossing.
- Montserrat
- Namibia90 days
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Visa on arrival is available at the following locations: Hosea Kutako International Airport Impalila Island Katima Mulilo Ngoma Trans Kalahari (Buitepos) Walvis Bay Airport
- Nepal90 days
- Nicaragua
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 90 days
- Nigeria30 days
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Holders of written e-Visa approval issued by the Immigration Authority can obtain a visa on arrival, provided they hold a visa application form and e-Visa application payment receipt and have an invitation letter from a Nigerian company accepting immigration responsibilities.
- Papua New Guinea60 days
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Visa on arrival available at Port Moresby airport. You can apply for a visa online under the "Tourist - Own Itinerary" category.
- Rwanda30 days
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Visitors can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Uganda.
- Saint Helena
- Sierra Leone90 days
- Somalia30 days
- South Sudan
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Obtainable online 30 days single entry for 100 USD, 90 days multiple entry for 200 USD and 180 days multiple entry for 350 USD. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
- Syria
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free
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According to IATA, visitors can be issued a visa on arrival.
- Taiwan30 days
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Emiratis can apply for a single-entry e-Visa. e-Visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue, permitting a 30-day non-extendable stay.
- Tanzania90 days
- Togo15 days
- Venezuela
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
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Introduction of Electronic Visa System for Tourist and Business Travelers.
- Vietnam
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e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry.
- Zimbabwe30 days
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Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zambia.
Visa required ยท 21
- Algeria
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Persons may be denied entry if entering with a passport containing visas or stamps issued by Israel. Visitors on tours organized to some southern regions by an approved travel agency may obtain a visa on arrival for up to 30 days.
- American Samoa
- Antarctica
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Special permits required for Bouvet Island, British Antarctic Territory, French Southern and Antarctic Lands, Argentine Antarctica, Australian Antarctic Territory, Chilean Antarctic Territory, Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Peter I Island, Queen Maud Land, Ross Dependency.
- Belize
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Permanent residents and holders of multiple entry visa of the United States may obtain a visa on arrival. Bearers of valid visas issued by a Schengen Member State are visa exempt for a maximum stay of 90 days.
- British Indian Ocean Territory
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Special permit required.
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Clipperton Island
- Eritrea
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Pre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Gibraltar
- Guam
- Lesotho
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
- Myanmar
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Visa on arrival if passengers with a letter of approval issued by the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism.
- North Korea
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Puerto Rico
- South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands
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Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours/1 month for ยฃ110/160).
- Tokelau
- Turkmenistan
Details
10-day visa on arrival if holding a letter of invitation provided by a company registered in Turkmenistan with a prior approval from the Foreign Ministry. Visitors can apply to extend their stay for an additional 10 days. When transiting between two non-bordering countries, visitors can obtain a Turkmenistan transit visa for a five-day stay. This must be applied for in advance at the Turkmenistan Embassy. Visitors must also submit copies of the visas for the country of entry into Turkmenistan and the country of departure from Turkmenistan. Visa fee is 20 USD.
- United States
- United States Virgin Islands
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