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This guide covers both audiences: **UAE residents on any passport** whose UAE residence unlocks special entry to a handful of countries, and **Emirati passport holders** whose UAE passport is accepted for visa on arrival at additional destinations. **Important:** Visa on arrival eligibility depends on both your passport nationality and — in a few cases — your UAE residence visa. Always verify with your airline before boarding, as rules can change without notice. ## Visa on Arrival for UAE Residents (Residence-based) These countries grant visa on arrival — or an equivalent streamlined e-Visa — specifically because the traveller holds a valid UAE residence permit. Most passport nationalities qualify; check the specific conditions for each destination. ![Armenia flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/am.png) ### Armenia Stay 180 days / year Visa-free for UAE residents of 111 eligible nationalities from 1 July 2026 to 1 July 2027 — a valid physical UAE residence card with 6+ months validity on the date of entry is required, with details in Latin script. No Armenian e-Visa or invitation is needed under this exemption; an Armenian e-Visa is still available through us if you prefer to apply online in advance. [ ![Georgia flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/ge.png) ### Georgia Stay 1 year UAE residents may enter visa-free for up to 1 year with a valid UAE residence permit and passport valid 6+ months. View Georgia visa options ](/visa-for-uae-residents/georgia)[ ![Azerbaijan flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/az.png) ### Azerbaijan Stay 30 days USD 26 UAE residents are eligible for the ASAN e-Visa (3-day processing) with a valid UAE residence visa (6+ months validity). View Azerbaijan visa options ](/visa-for-uae-residents/azerbaijan) ![Oman flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/om.png) ### Oman Stay 14 days OMR 5 GCC-resident e-Visa available to UAE residents in eligible professional categories with residence valid 6+ months. [ ![Bahrain flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/bh.png) ### Bahrain Stay 14 days BHD 5 GCC-resident e-Visa / Visa on Arrival for UAE residents holding a valid residence permit and return ticket. View Bahrain visa options ](/visa-for-uae-residents/bahrain)[ ![Jordan flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/jo.png) ### Jordan Stay 30 days JOD 40 Visa on Arrival at Queen Alia International Airport for UAE residents with valid passport (6+ months) and return ticket. View Jordan visa options ](/visa-for-uae-residents/jordan) ![Maldives flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/mv.png) ### Maldives Stay 30 days Free Visa on Arrival — UAE residents qualify with valid passport, confirmed hotel booking, and return ticket. ![Seychelles flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/sc.png) ### Seychelles Stay 3 months No visa required — a Visitor Permit is issued free on arrival to UAE residents holding a valid passport, hotel booking, and return ticket. [ ![Sri Lanka flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/lk.png) ### Sri Lanka Stay 30 days USD 50 ETA (electronic Travel Authorization) for tourism — issued to UAE residents within 24 hours of online application. View Sri Lanka visa options ](/visa-for-uae-residents/sri-lanka) ![Nepal flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/np.png) ### Nepal Stay 15/30/90 days USD 30+ Visa on Arrival at Kathmandu (TIA) for UAE residents with passport valid 6+ months and passport-size photo. [ ![Cambodia flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/kh.png) ### Cambodia Stay 30 days USD 30 Visa on Arrival or e-Visa — UAE residents eligible with valid passport (6+ months) and passport-size photo. View Cambodia visa options ](/visa-for-uae-residents/cambodia) ![Laos flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/la.png) ### Laos Stay 30 days USD 30–45 Visa on Arrival at major airports and land borders for UAE residents with valid passport and one photo. ![Madagascar flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/mg.png) ### Madagascar Stay 30/60/90 days EUR 35+ Visa on Arrival at Ivato International Airport — UAE residents qualify with valid passport and return ticket. 🇦🇪 Coming back to the UAE? 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[ ![Bangladesh flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/bd.png) ### Bangladesh Visa on arrival View entry rules ](/visa-requirements/AE/BD)[ ![Canada flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/ca.png) ### Canada Visa on arrival View entry rules ](/visa-requirements/AE/CA)[ ![Comoros flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/km.png) ### Comoros Visa on arrival 45 days View entry rules ](/visa-requirements/AE/KM)[ ![Côte d’Ivoire flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/ci.png) ### Côte d’Ivoire Visa on arrival View entry rules ](/visa-requirements/AE/CI)[ ![Ghana flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/gh.png) ### Ghana Visa on arrival View entry rules ](/visa-requirements/AE/GH)[ ![India flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/in.png) ### India Visa on arrival 60 days View entry rules ](/visa-requirements/AE/IN)[ ![Israel flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/il.png) ### Israel Visa on arrival View entry rules ](/visa-requirements/AE/IL)[ ![Latvia flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/lv.png) ### Latvia Visa on arrival View entry rules ](/visa-requirements/AE/LV)[ ![Mauritania flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/mr.png) ### Mauritania Visa on Arrival 30/90/360 days View entry rules ](/visa-requirements/AE/MR)[ ![Namibia flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/na.png) ### Namibia Visa on Arrival 30 days View entry rules ](/visa-requirements/AE/NA)[ ![New Zealand flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/nz.png) ### New Zealand Visa on arrival View entry rules ](/visa-requirements/AE/NZ)[ ![Sri Lanka flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/lk.png) ### Sri Lanka eTA 30 days View entry rules ](/visa-requirements/AE/LK)[ ![St. Kitts & Nevis flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/kn.png) ### St. Kitts & Nevis Visa on arrival View entry rules ](/visa-requirements/AE/KN)[ ![Syria flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/sy.png) ### Syria Visa on arrival View entry rules ](/visa-requirements/AE/SY)[ ![United Kingdom flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/gb.png) ### United Kingdom Visa on arrival View entry rules ](/visa-requirements/AE/GB)[ ![Zimbabwe flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/zw.png) ### Zimbabwe Visa on Arrival 90 days View entry rules ](/visa-requirements/AE/ZW) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is a visa on arrival for UAE residents? A visa on arrival (VoA) is a visa issued at the destination country's port of entry — usually the international airport — rather than at an embassy in advance. For UAE residents, some countries also grant a VoA (or the equivalent e-Visa) specifically because of the UAE residence permit, regardless of the traveller's passport nationality. ### Do all UAE residents automatically qualify for visa on arrival? No. Visa on arrival eligibility depends on two things: your passport nationality and, in some cases, your UAE residence permit. A handful of countries — including Georgia, Azerbaijan (e-Visa), Oman, Bahrain, Jordan and the Maldives — grant residence-based benefits to UAE residents on many passports. For most countries, eligibility is determined by your passport alone. ### What documents do I need to get a visa on arrival? Typically: passport valid for at least 6 months, a valid UAE residence visa/Emirates ID (for residence-based cases), confirmed return ticket, hotel booking or address of stay, and the visa fee in cash or by card. Some destinations also require a passport-size photo. ### How much does a visa on arrival cost? Fees vary by destination — from free (Seychelles, Maldives) to USD 25–50 for most Asian and African destinations. Fees may change without notice; check with the airline or embassy before travel. ### Is visa on arrival the same as an eVisa? No. An eVisa is applied for and issued online before you travel — you print or store it and present it at check-in. A visa on arrival is granted at the border after you land. Some countries offer both options; where possible, an eVisa is safer because it confirms entry before boarding. ## Other Popular Destinations for UAE Residents - [Thailand Visa for UAE Residents](/visa-for-uae-residents/thailand) - [Vietnam Visa for UAE Residents](/visa-for-uae-residents/vietnam) - [Sri Lanka Visa for UAE Residents](/visa-for-uae-residents/sri-lanka) - [Turkey Visa for UAE Residents](/visa-for-uae-residents/turkey) - [Georgia Visa for UAE Residents](/visa-for-uae-residents/georgia) - [Azerbaijan Visa for UAE Residents](/visa-for-uae-residents/azerbaijan) - [Indonesia Visa for UAE Residents](/visa-for-uae-residents/indonesia) - [Cambodia Visa for UAE Residents](/visa-for-uae-residents/cambodia) Need visa expert help? Not sure which visa fits? Talk to a UAE-licensed visa consultant online — reply within 24h [Get expert advice](/consultancy) eVisas.io Simplifying global travel with efficient visa processing for individuals. 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