Can you enter UAE without prior visa?

HERE'S HOW TO CHECK IF YOU QUALIFY FOR VISA-FREE ENTRY, VISA-ON-ARRIVAL, OR HAVE TO APPLY

- BY ZAINAB HUSAIN

Planning a trip to the UAE? Citizens of more than 80 countries can enter the UAE without applying for a visa in advance. To help international visitors determine whether they need a visa, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has launched a dedicated online visa check tool.

Here's how you can find out if you are eligible for visa-free entry, a visa on arrival, or if you need to apply for a UAE tourist visa in advance. You can easily check your visa eligibility online in a few steps:

How to check eligibility