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China → United Arab Emirates

Visa on arrivalstay 90 days

Chinese ordinary passport holders may receive a multiple-entry 90-day visit visa on arrival in Dubai; it is valid for 6 months from issue and permits 90 days total stay.

No advance visa arrangement is required; passport should generally be valid for at least 6 months from expected arrival. Entry remains subject to immigration approval; non-standard passports or travel documents may have different requirements.

Based on passport-specific data. · as of 2026-06-17

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Documents that change the outcome

  • Visa on arrival· us_green_card · 14 days

    Applies only to Indian ordinary passport holders; the U.S. green card and passport must be valid for at least 6 months from expected arrival in the UAE. A 14-day entry visa may be obtained on arrival; one 14-day extension may be requested.

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  • Visa on arrival· us_visa · 14 days

    Applies only to Indian ordinary passport holders; the U.S. visa and passport must be valid for at least 6 months from expected arrival in the UAE. A 14-day entry visa may be obtained on arrival; one 14-day extension may be requested.

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Documents & how to apply

  • Chinese passport — The UAE Embassy in Beijing states that Chinese citizens holding normal, special, official, and diplomatic passports may enter visa-free for up to 30 days; the page does not list photo, financial proof, itinerary, accommodation, insurance, invitation, or application-form requirements.

⏱ Not applicable; the official source states visa-exempt entry. 📍 Enter visa-free at the UAE port of entry with an eligible Chinese passport; no consulate, visa-center, or online-portal application is listed.

The official source describes 30-day visa-exempt entry, not a pre-applied visa on arrival; travel with an eligible Chinese passport and keep the stay within 30 days.

Requirements vary by consulate — verify with the official source. official ↗

Regional stay rules

Gulf Cooperation Council

GCC citizens are visa-exempt for entry among other GCC member states; the official sources found do not state a single shared short-stay day limit. Residence, work and admission remain subject to member-state rules and border-control discretion.

Common questions

Can a Chinese passport holder with a valid U.S. visa enter the UAE without arranging a visa in advance?

Yes, no advance visa is required, but the basis is the Chinese passport itself: China is listed for the UAE 90-day visa on arrival. The U.S. visa is not required for Chinese passport holders and is not listed in the official sources as an additional Chinese-passport waiver.

Is UAE visa on arrival for Hong Kong SAR passport holders 30 or 90 days?

The official airline page lists “Hong Kong, China” under the 30-day visit visa on arrival list; the 90-day list separately includes China, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United States, and others, but not Hong Kong.

Can an Indian passport holder with a valid U.S. visa or U.S. green card get UAE visa on arrival?

Yes. Official sources state that Indian citizens holding a U.S. visa or U.S. green card may obtain a 14-day entry visa on arrival in the UAE, with one possible 14-day extension.

Can a Taiwan passport holder get UAE visa on arrival for a short tourist or business visit with only the passport?

No. The UAE Embassy regular-passport table lists Taiwan as visa required; a visa or entry permit should be obtained before travel.

Verify with official sources

Visa policy changes without notice and this page is reference information that may contain errors. Before travel, verify via the official sources below or contact the destination country's embassy / consulate / immigration authority directly; final admission is at the destination government's discretion.