Requirements to obtain VISA to enter United Arab Emirates

Passport Information

U.S. Passport or passport of any other nationality, musthave at least 6 months remaining validity from the day of entry into the country for which VISA has been applied for. If validity is less than 6 months ETS will renew your passport (Fee’s apply).
US. citizens do not need a visa to enter UAE for tourism purposes for a period of 30 days.

UAE Tourist Visa

An original passport signed by the bearer, valid for at least six months
Two (2) application forms (The Particulars of Sponsor/Host section must be filled out)
Two original passport-sized photos
An employment letter stating your position, or if you are self employed, copy of your business License, or if you are retired/home maker/student, letter from your bank stating that your account is in good standing
Invitation letter from your Sponsor / Host in the UAE, copy of your Host residency permit in the UAE and copy of your Host’s passport
A copy of the Resident alien card or a valid visa back to the U.S.
Onward/return ticket or confirmed itinerary
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UAE Business Visa

An original passport signed by the bearer, valid for at least six months
Two (2) application forms (The Particulars of Sponsor/Host section must be filled out)
Two original passport-sized photos
An employment letter from the company in the U.S.(on company letterhead) stating the purpose and duration of the trip and that the company will take care of all financial expenses of the applicant during the intended stay in UAE
Invitation letter from your Sponsor / Host in the UAE, copy of your Host residency permit in the UAE and copy of your Host’s passport
Onward/return ticket or confirmed itinerary

Other Information

Citizens of the following countries no longer need to obtain visas prior to entry if their duration of stay is one month or less.

United states, U.K. France, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium,Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden,Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece,Cypress, Finland, Malta, Spain,Monaco, Iceland, Vatican,Andorra, San Marino,Liechtenstein,Canada, Australia, Japan, Brunei,New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.Please note: All visa applications are subject to approval from the U.A.E. authorities and require a longer processing time. Therefore, contact your sponsor/ host or the hotel if you are going as a tourist and ask them to process a visa for you and fax a copy back to you before your departure and the original visa will be held at the U.A.E. airports. In this case, there is no need to apply at the Embassy.

Please note: The embassy/consulate may request additional paperwork as deemed necessary

Processing Instructions

Please forward the completed requirements as detailed above to:

Express Travel Services

5755 Oberlin Drive, Suite 301
San Diego, CA 92121
Toll Free : 1-866-376-1125
info@etsonweb.com

Your application will be sent in to the Embassy.

For Further Information Contact

The Embassy of United Arab Emirates
3522 International Court, NW, Suite 100,
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 243-2400
http://uae-embassy.org/