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Entry requirements for Americans: United States citizens require a visa, which can be obtained on arrival for a stay of up to 30 days. A further 30-day extension is possible.

Entry requirements for UK nationals: Passports endorsed British Citizen will be granted a visit visa on arrival in the UAE. Visas are valid for 30 days, with an extension of 30 days possible. British passports not endorsed British Citizen must hold a visa, as well as tickets and documents for next destination, and have a sponsor in the UAE to cover their stay.

Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadians may enter the United Arab Emirates for 30 days with a visa issued on arrival. An extension is possible for another 30 days.

Entry requirements for Australians: Australian nationals may stay in the UAE for up to 30 days with a visit visa, which can be obtained on arrival. An extension of a further 30 days is possible.

Entry requirements for South Africans: South Africans may enter the United Arab Emirates for 30 days with a visa issued on arrival (arranged in advance). An extension can be obtained for an extra 30 days. Travellers must also be in possession of all tickets and documents required for their next destination and have a sponsor in the UAE - present at the airport on arrival - to cover their stay.

Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals require a visa, which can be obtained on arrival for a stay of up to 30 days. A further 30-day extension is possible.

Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish nationals can obtain the required visa on arrival for a stay of up to 30 days (an extension of another 30 days is possible).

Passport/Visa Note: All visitors to the United Arab Emirates must hold a passport that is valid for three months from the date of entry, or six months if visiting for longer than 60 days. All passport photographs are to be recent colour photographs. Visitors must hold documents and confirmed tickets for their next destination and have a sponsor in the UAE to cover their stay. Holders of passports containing an Israeli visa or stamps, need to obtain a clearance issued by the C.I.D. (Crime Investigation Deptartment) before arrival. It should also be noted that UAE citizenship is only ever granted to persons whose father is from the UAE. The only way a person becomes a UAE citizen is through paternity. (The UAE does not recognize dual nationality and all UAE citizens are required to enter and exit the country using UAE passports.) This means that regardless of how long a person has lived in Dubai, they will never be granted the same status as a citizen of the UAE and residence permits either by way of property ownership or employment remain the only option for a long term residence in the country.

Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.

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