Can You Visit the UAE with a Valid US Visit Visa

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Last Updated on January 28, 2023 by Mani Karthik

The UAE witnesses a huge influx of tourists each year, with about 1.6 million tourists from India visiting the country in 2017 alone, according to Gulf News. A large number of visa applicants usually delay the visa process. The good news is that now you can travel to the UAE with a valid US B1/B2 visa. You can also avail the visa on arrival facility that has been started by the UAE. However, there are certain points to be noted while entering the UAE on a US B1/B2 visa.

Points to Note for B1/B2 Visa Holders

• Your passport and the US visa should be valid for at least 6 months from your date of travel to the UAE.
• Having a US B1/B2 visa or a Green Card will make you eligible to get a visa upon arrival at airports in the UAE.
• The maximum stay with a US B1/B2 visa is 14 days, which can be extended to another 14 days only once. However, if you need to extend any further, then you will need to apply for a UAE visa with the local immigration officer.
• Once you have reached the immigration check post, you will have to pay around AED100 as fee. After submitting the fee, you will be able to get a stamp on your passport, allowing you entry into the country. This will serve as an entry ticket valid for 14 days.
• You can extend your stay for another 14 days by submitting AED250. However, this is a one-time facility.

Visiting the UAE has been simplified for US visa holders. However, you should keep a check on the validity of your passport or identity documents, and, of course, ensure you have the money to sponsor your stay.

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