Other Topics - What is New , Book Reviews , Chat , Currency Converter , Quiz of the Week WIN prizes , About us , Advertising requests , Feedback , Contact us . . Latest Travel News - ASIA Travel News reports and articles. The procedures for getting a visa to enter the UAE are relatively simple and hassle-free and if all documents are in order, then the visa is issued within 72 hours. In urgent cases, visas are also issued within a day. GCC nationals can stay more or less as long they like.
British citizens can stay for a month and then apply for a visa for a further two months.
European, American, South African and Australian citizens may obtain a visit visa from the UAE embassy in their respective countries before departure. Please note that Israelis and travellers whose Passports bear Israeli stamps will be denied a visa. You must also make sure that the hotel faxes you a copy of the visa when it is ready. The original is held at Dubai Airport for collection before passport control. It is valid for two months from the date of arrival, with the option of being renewed for one more month.