Travelling To The United Arab Emirates

Over recent years, entry procedures have been made straightforward in order to encourage visitors to the UAE. Find out the facts below.

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Visas

Citizens of no less than 39 countries (GCC nationals and nationals of other listed countries) do not require visas prior to arrival at UAE airports. Efficient systems are also in place to facilitate visitors not coming from the 39 countries.

The kind of visa you require depends on various different factors. In addition to nationality, other considerations are the purpose and duration of your planned visit. If you are coming to work in the UAE, you’ll need a visa obtained on your behalf by your employer or sponsor.

UAE Immigration Departments:

Abu Dhabi

Saeed bin Tahnoon St.
Abu Dhabi
Tel: 02 4462244

Al Ain

Aditaba Road, near Dubai Islamic Bank (opposite Carrefour supermarket).
Tel: 03 7625555

Dubai

Department of Naturalization and Residency, Trade Centre Road (near Bur Dubai Police Station)
Tel: 04 3980000

Sharjah

Department for Naturalisation and Residence (near General Post Office)
Tel: 06 5726777

Umm al-Qaiwain

Tel: 06 7666419

Ajman

Tel: 06 7422255
Ra's as-Khaimah

Air

The national airlines, Etihad Airways (www.etihadairways.com) and Emirates (www.emirates.com), serve the UAE’s six international airports at Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Sharjah, Ra's al-Khaimah and Fujairah. The seventh, Dubai World Central, is under construction and expected to be complete by 2017.

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

(02 5757500, flight enquiries: 02 5757611)
Web address: www.dcaauh.gov.ae

Al Ain International Airport (AAN)

(03 785 5555)
Website: www.alain-airport.gov.ae/airport.htm

Dubai Airport (DXB)

(04 2245555, flight enquiries: 04 2066666)
Website: www.dubaiairport.com

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)

(06 5581111, enquiries: 06 5581000)
Website: www.shj-airport.gov.ae)

Ra’s al-Khaimah International Airport (RKT)

(07 2448111)
Website: www.rkt-airport.com

Fujairah International Airport

(09 2226222)
Website: www.fujairah-airport.com