United Arab Emirates Visa

When you need to get your United Arab Emirates travel visa processed quickly, Travel Document Systems is here to help. All of the United Arab Emirates visa requirements and application forms, plus convenient online ordering.

Get a Tourist Visa for United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates issues Tourist visas for:
  • Tourist Travel

United Arab Emirates Tourist Visa for US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to United Arab Emirates with a U.S. Passport, a Tourist Visa is required.

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Visa issued upon arrival in UAE for maximum stay of up to 30 days.

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United Arab Emirates Tourist Visa for Non-US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to United Arab Emirates with a Non-US Passport, a Tourist Visa is required.

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Visa issued upon arrival for maximum stay of 30 days. Please contact the UAE Embassy directly to verify you can get a visa on arrival.

Get a Business Visa for United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates issues Business visas for:
  • Business Travel

United Arab Emirates Business Visa for US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to United Arab Emirates with a U.S. Passport, a Business Visa is required.

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Visa issued upon arrival for maximum stay of 30 days.

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United Arab Emirates Business Visa for Non-US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to United Arab Emirates with a Non-US Passport, a Business Visa is required.

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Visa issued upon arrival for maximum stay of 30 days. Please contact the Embassy directly to verify you can get a visa on arrival

Get a Official and Diplomatic Visa for United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates issues Official and Diplomatic visas for:
  • Diplomatic or Official U.S. Government Business

United Arab Emirates Official and Diplomatic Visa for US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to United Arab Emirates with a U.S. Passport, a Official and Diplomatic Visa is required.

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United Arab Emirates Official and Diplomatic Visa for Non-US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to United Arab Emirates with a Non-US Passport, a Official and Diplomatic Visa is required.

TDS is unable to assist at this time.

To our valued clients ordering Chinese visas, processing times are far greater than those posted on our site this is due to the volume of applications at the Embassy and Consulates. Processing times are currently 2 to 6 weeks weeks depending on your jurisdiction.

As an ongoing consequence of the global pandemic actual visa processing is typically taking longer than the usual times published here even in some instances where there is an option for the payment of higher consular fees for expedited processing. If you have a particularly tight departure please send us a note at [email protected] at the time you create your order to confirm it can reasonably be fulfilled in the current environment otherwise please just be aware of the possibility of delayed processing.

If you cancel your order after we have submitted your documents to a Consulate for processing there will be a $35.00 cancellation fee and your consular fees may not be refundable. Please do NOT contact consulates directly for status or with instructions once your documents have been submitted unless they contact you as this can cause processing to be delayed or declined.

Travel Information

Get the most up-to-date information for United Arab Emirates related to United Arab Emirates travel visas, United Arab Emirates visa requirements and applications, embassy and consulate addresses, foreign relations information, travel advisories, entry and exit restrictions, and travel tips from the US State Department's website.

Vaccinations

No vaccinations required.

While no vaccinations may be required to enter the country, you should still check with the CDC on their recommended vaccinations for travel to United Arab Emirates

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About United Arab Emirates

Read about the people, history, government, economy and geography of United Arab Emirates at the CIA's World FactBook.

A Brief History of United Arab Emirates

The U.A.E. was formed from the group of tribally organized Arabian Peninsula Sheikhdoms along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf and the northwestern coast of the Gulf of Oman. This area was converted to Islam in the Seventh century; for centuries it was embroiled in dynastic disputes. It became known as the Pirate Coast as raiders based there harassed foreign shipping, although both European and Arab navies patrolled the area from the 17th century into the 19th century. Early British expeditions to protect the India trade from raiders at Ras al-Khaimah led to campaigns against that headquarters and other harbors along the coast in 1819. The next year, a general peace treaty was signed to which all the principal sheikhs of the coast adhered. Raids continued intermittently until 1835, when the sheikhs agreed not to engage in hostilities at sea. In 1853, they signed a treaty with the United Kingdom, under which the sheikhs (the "Trucial Sheikhdoms") agreed to a "perpetual maritime truce." It was enforced by the United Kingdom, and disputes among sheikhs were referred to the British for settlement.

Primarily in reaction to the ambitions of other European countries, the United Kingdom and the Trucial Sheikhdoms established closer bonds in an 1892 treaty, similar to treaties entered into by the U.K. with other Gulf principalities. The sheikhs agreed not to dispose of any territory except to the United Kingdom and not to enter into relationships with any foreign government other than the United Kingdom without its consent. In return, the British promised to protect the Trucial Coast from all aggression by sea and to help out in case of land attack.


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