Country
Passport Required?
Visa Required?
Return Ticket Required?
The Government of the UAE refuses entry and transit to
nationals of Israel.
Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from date of
arrival required by all. Often a sponsor will hold a visitor’s
passport. In these cases a receipt will be issued. This will
generally be accepted in place of a passport where a
transaction may require one.
Required by all except the following:
(a) 1.
nationals of the UK with the endorsement ‘British Citizen’ for
a maximum of 30 days;
(b) 2. nationals of EU
countries for a maximum of 30 days;
(c) 3. nationals
of Andorra, Australia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway,
Switzerland and Vatican City for a maximum of 30 days;
(d)
nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi
Arabia;
(e) transit passengers, provided holding valid
onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.
As a general rule, the Embassy only issues visas on a
limited basis. For routine travel, visas for tourists and
travellers (intending to visit family) must be arranged via
the sponsor (the hotel/package tour operator or UAE
resident concerned). To obtain approval, the sponsor will
require the visitor’s proposed flight and passport details in
advance. Business visits are made by invitation only.
Business: $30.
30 days from date of entry and 2 months from date of issue.
Sponsor (as described above) or Consulate (or
Consular section at Embassy).
(a) Valid passport. (b) 1 completed application form. (c) 1
passport-size photo. (d) Fax of invitation from sponsor in
UAE, which must be sent directly to Embassy. (e)
Fee.
Business: (a)-(e) and, (f) A letter in
duplicate from sponsor in country of origin.
Applications must be made in person at the Embassy,
unless the application is made via a sponsor in the UAE.
5, if application is made via a sponsor. 1, if made at the
embassy and approved by the Consul (it is, however, advisable
to apply in advance in the event of delays in processing the
application).
PO Box 17, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: (2) 445 2922. Fax: (2)
445 0458 (information department).
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.uaeinteract.com/
National Bank of Dubai Building, 10th-12th Floors, Baniyas
Road, Deira, PO Box 594, Dubai, UAE
Tel: (4) 223 0000. Fax:
(4) 223 0022.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:
http://www.duabaitourism.co.ae/
Malaria is not considered to be a risk in the Emirate of
Abu Dhabi nor in the cities of Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman or Umm al
Qaiwain. There is, however, a risk of contracting the disease
(predominantly the benign vivax form) in the valleys
and on the lower slopes of mountainous areas of the Northern
States. In these areas chloroquine or proguanil are
recommended, plus protection against mosquito bites.
Tap water in major cities is safe to drink, but in small
villages it should be filtered, or bottled water should be
used. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice
should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is
unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is
available and is advised, but make sure that it is
reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products which are
likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat
well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Salad and
mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be
cooked and fruit peeled.
Visceral leishmaniasis and tick-borne typhus
may occur; avoid mosquito, sandfly and tick bites. Wear shoes
to avoid soil-borne parasites. Take precautions against heat
exhaustion and sunstroke. Immunisation against hepatitis
A is recommended. Hepatitis B is
endemic.
Rabies is present close to the border with
Oman. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival
should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice
without delay.
Medical facilities are of a very high quality, but are
extremely expensive. Private health insurance is essential.
Jan 1 2002 New Year’s Day. Feb 23 Eid al-Adha
(Feast of the Sacrifice). Mar 16 Al-Hijra (Islamic New
Year). May 25 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). Aug 6
Accession of HH Sheikh Zayed. Oct 5 Leilat
al-Meiraj (Ascension of the Prophet). Dec 2 National
Day. Dec 6-8 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Dec 25
Christmas Day. Jan 1 2003 New Year’s Day. Feb 13
Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Mar 6
Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year). May 15 Mouloud (Birth
of the Prophet). Aug 6 Accession of HH Sheikh Zayed.
Sep 24 Leilat al-Meiraj (Ascension of the Prophet).
Nov 25-27 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Dec 2
National Day. Dec 25 Christmas Day.
Destination Guide – United Arab Emirates
Passport and Visa Application
Health
Holidays
Restricted entry and transit
Passports
Visas
Note
Types of visa and cost
Validity
Application to
Application requirements
Note
Working days required
Addresses
1
2
Other risks
Health care
Public Holidays
Note
| British | yes | 1 | yes |
| Australian | yes | 3 | yes |
| Canadian | yes | yes | yes |
| USA | yes | yes | yes |
| Other EU | yes | 2 | yes |
| Japanese | yes | yes | yes |
| Ministry of Information & Culture |
| Government of Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing |
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| Health Precaution | Special Precaution | Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | no | no |
| Cholera | no | no |
| Typhoid and Polio | yes | n/a |
| Malaria | 1 | n/a |
| Food and Drink | 2 | n/a |
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Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from two to ten days, depending on the region. |