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All visitors to the United Arab Emirates must hold a passport that is valid for three months from the date of entry, or six months if visiting for longer than 90 days. All passport photographs are to be recent color photographs. Visitors must hold documents and tickets needed for their next destination.
Americans: United States citizens may enter the United Arab Emirates for 60 days without a visa (an entry permit will be stamped in their passport upon arrival). An extension of another 30 days is possible.
UK nationals: Citizens of the UK (with right of abode in the
UK) will be granted a visit visa on arrival in the UAE. Visas are valid for 60 days, with an extension of 30 days possible. British passports not endorsed British Citizen must hold a visa, as well as tickets and documents for next destination, and have a sponsor in the UAE to cover their stay.
Canadians: Canadians may enter the United Arab Emirates for 60 days without a visa (an entry permit will be stamped in their passport upon arrival). An extension is possible for another 30 days.
Australians: Australian nationals may stay in the UAE for up to 60 days with a visit visa, which can be obtained on arrival. An extension of a further 30 days is possible.
South Africans: South Africans must obtain a special tourist visa to visit the UAE. The visit and visa must be sponsored by a hotel or tour operator. Travelers must also be in possession of all tickets and documents required for next destination.
Irish nationals: Irish nationals can obtain the required visa on arrival for a stay of up to 60 days (an extension of another 30 days is possible).
New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals require a visa that is valid for a stay of up to 60 days. This may be obtained at the point of entry. A further 30-day extension is possible.
Health
No vaccinations are required for entry to the UAE, however a certificate is required for cholera and yellow fever if arriving from an affected area. Tap water in the major cities is safe to drink, but elsewhere only bottled water should be drunk. Medical care is excellent in the main cities, but extremely expensive, while medicines and medical care are not always available in the outlying areas. Health insurance is essential.
Safety
Most visits to the UAE are trouble free. Crime is not a problem, but there is deemed to be a threat of terrorism against Western interests and gathering points, particularly entertainment venues. It is therefore wise to be vigilant when frequenting these. It is also wise to avoid political gatherings and demonstrations. Al Qaeda continues to issue statements threatening to carry out attacks in the Gulf region, including references to attack Western interests, such as residential compounds, military, oil, transport and aviation interests.
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