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You may need a visa for United Arab Emirates if you have a British passport

Visa options for United Arab Emirates

Visa on arrival

Visa on arrival for a maximum of 30 days

Travellers need a visa to visit United Arab Emirates for Business or Tourism. Travellers can get a free-of-charge visa on arrival in United Arab Emirates at the port of entry, such as an international airport or border crossing. Travellers can obtain a visa on arrival, which allows them to extend their stay once for an additional 10 days.

This is not offered by sherpa°.

Apply on the government site.

How sherpa° works

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Find the visa you need

Government visa requirements depend on your destination and passport. We’ll help you find what you need before you go.

We’ll help you get prepared before you go.

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Submit your application

Our easy-to-use forms guide you through the process. Then we review your application before it’s submitted⁠, maximizing your chances of approval.

Our easy-to-use forms guide you through the process.

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Check your inbox

Once you’re approved, you’ll get an email with your eVisa and all the instructions you need. Now you’re free to travel with confidence.

Once you’re approved, you’ll get an email with your eVisa.

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