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United Kingdom Business Visa For United Arab Emirates (30 Day Visa Free Period)

This page provides visa information for UK Citizens wanting to travel to the United Arab Emirates.

Key Information

Citizens Of: United Kingdom
Travelling To: United Arab Emirates
Visa Status: Visa Free Travel Citizens of the United Kingdom do not require a visa to travel to the United Arab Emirates as long as their stay is shorter than the maximum stay.
Maximum Stay: 30 days The maximum stay refers to the total amount of time that you can remain in the country during a single visit. For longer stays, you would either need to consider a residents visa or leave and re-enter the country using a multiple visit visa.

Service Fee: £0.00(Exc. 20% VAT)

Important Information

British citizens are granted a free of charge visitor visa on arrival in the United Arab Emirates, which is valid for 30 days. If you wish to stay longer, you can make a request from the Immigration Officer at the airport or the local General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs.

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry, and it should have one blank page for the visa stamp.

Is this visa the right one for me?

This visa can be used for business travel to the United Arab Emirates. Business activities include:

Business Meetings
Negotiating Trade Deals
Paid Research and Lecturing
Investment and Purchasing
Business Conferences and Seminars
Attending Training Courses

Disclaimer

The information found here is based on the response provided by the UAE embassy. We recommend you always double check the latest information directly with the embassy before you travel. If you wish to travel for longer than the visa-free period, you should speak to the UAE embassy directly on 0207 581 1281.

Travel Requirements

In order to travel to the United Arab Emirates there are a few requirements. Click on the icon below to learn more about each one.

Visa Not Required

Citizens of the United Kingdom can enter the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 30 days.