VISA INFORMATION TO VISIT DUBAI
| While some nationalities are eligible for a visit
visa on arrival at port of entry, others must apply in advance of
their planned stay. When staying at any Jebel Ali International
Hotels property, your hotel will be delighted to assist you with
visa application. To ensure visa formalities are completed in time,
we advise guests to apply at least 7 working days or more in advance of
their planned arrival. |
Visa on
arrival**
As of August 2007, citizens of the following countries are eligible
for a 60-day visit visa on arrival:
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Australia |
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Hong Kong |
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Norway |
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Austria |
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Iceland |
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Portugal |
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Andorra |
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Ireland |
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San Marino |
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Brunei |
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Italy |
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Singapore |
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Belgium |
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Japan |
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South Korea |
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Canada |
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Liechtenstein |
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Spain |
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Denmark |
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Luxembourg |
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Sweden |
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Finland |
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Malaysia |
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Switzerland |
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France |
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Monaco |
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United Kingdom |
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Germany |
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Netherlands |
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United States of America |
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Greece |
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New Zealand |
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Vatican |
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Visa application in
advance
If your nationality is not listed above, you need to apply for your
visit visa in advance. Should you require assistance from the hotel
for a visa, please follow the following steps and submit all
electronic documents to the hotel where you will be staying: |
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1. |
Complete the visa application form (downloadable
for each property) |
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Submit a scanned colour copy of the original passport for each
guest which will be staying (kindly note fax copies will not be
accepted) |
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3. |
Credit card details |
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4. |
Electronic passport size personal photograph with following
specifications: |
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Dimensions: 4.3 cm x 5.5 cm |
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File Size: should be 40 KB |
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File Type: jpg |
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Coloured and clear |
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Upon check-in at the
hotel
Please note that UAE law requires each guest staying in any hotel,
to submit their original passports for scanning upon check-in. This
applies for all nationalities, foreign travellers and local
residents. Kindly note this important information as hotels will
not be able to check in guests who does not fulfil this
requirement. |
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Visitors from25 countries are allowed to Drive with their local licenses in the U.A.E
As of March 2008, citizens of the following countries are allowed to drive in the United Arab Emirates with thier local valid driving license :
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UK |
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USA |
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France |
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Japan |
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Belgium |
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Holland |
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Switzerland |
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Denmark |
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Germany |
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Italy |
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Sweden |
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Greece |
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Austria |
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Ireland |
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Spain |
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Norway |
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Turkey |
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Canada |
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Poland |
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Republic of Korea |
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Finland |
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Republic of South Africa |
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Australia |
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New Zealand |
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Romania |
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Visitors from the follwoing countries are requested to have a translation of their licenses approved by the Council / Embassy.
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Republic of Korea |
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Japan |
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Turkey |
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Greece |
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Every attempt has been made to ensure the above
information is updated, however this information is subject to
change at any time without prior notice by UAE immigration
authorities. It is the responsibility of guests to double check
updated visa information pertaining to different nationalities and
passports. |
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