ABU DHABI – The United Arab Emirates has issued an update on its visa exemption policy, revealing that citizens from 87 countries are eligible for the visa on arrival services as they do not need to get a pre-entry visa.
The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the decision has been taken to simplify the process for tourists and promote tourism in the country.
The updated list shows citizens from 110 countries are required to get the visa of the UAE before travelling to the Gulf country. Pakistani citizens are required to get the pre-entry visa to visit the Gulf state as the South Asian country is not exempted from the visa.
The government further said that citizens from GCC countries are not required to obtain a visa to visit the country. It added that the nationals of GCC are just required to show their passport or ID card upon arrival.
Complete List of Countries Eligible for UAE Visa on Arrival Service
Albania
Andorra
Argentina
Austria
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Barbados
Brazil
Belarus
Belgium
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
El Salvador
Estonia
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Honduras
Hungary
Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region of China
Iceland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kiribati
Kuwait
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Mauritius
Mexico
Monaco
Montenegro
Nauru
New Zealand
Norway
Oman
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Republic of Ireland
Romania
Russia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Seychelles
Serbia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
The Bahamas
The Netherlands
UK
US
Ukraine
Uruguay
Vatican
Hellenic
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Armenia
Fiji
Kosovo
How Can Pakistanis Avail Visa on Arrival Service
Pakistanis citizens , who hold a permanent resident card of the USA, UK or any other eligible country, can avail the visa on arrival service. They are allowed to stay for 14 days, with the option to get extension of additional 14 days.
