Entering Dubai: Visa and Health Requirements
Dubai’s location at the cross-roads of Europe, Asia and Africa makes for easy accessibility. London is seven hours away, Frankfurt six, Hong Kong eight and Nairobi four. Most European capitals and other major cities have direct flights to Dubai, many with a choice of operator.
More than 80 airlines take advantage of Dubai’s open skies policy, and operate to and from Dubai International Airport to more than 130 destinations, making it one of the world’s busiest.
Dubai is the home base of Emirates, the award-winning international airline of the UAE, which operates scheduled services to more than 45 destinations.
Dubai International Airport has comprehensive facilities for people with physical disabilities.
Visas:
Nationals of the following countries will be issued, free of charge, with an entry visa valid for 60 days at the passport control:
Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Leichtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA, Vatican City. Members and all GCC countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, The Sultanate of Oman, The United Arab Emirates
Other nationalities are solely responsible for obtaining visas for themselves, their representatives and invitees. Visas can be arranged through the exhibitor's hotel, in Dubai provided sufficient time is given for the application to be processed.
The Organisers are not in a position to sponsor visa applications.
The visit visa does not entitle the visitor to take up permanent work in the UAE.
At the time of going to press the United Arab Emirates do not grant visas to Israeli Nationals or to holders of passports containing a visa, valid or expired, for Israel. Exhibitors should check with their Travel Agent.
No health certificates are required for entry to Dubai, but it is always wise to check before departure, as health restrictions may vary depending upon the situation at the time.
Customs Duty-free allowances:
- 4 liters Spirits (any kind of alcohol) (1000 ml each liter) In case that a passenger wants to buy beer it will be 24 cans (every 6 cans equivalent to 1 liter spirit)
- 400 pieces of cigarettes (which is equivalent to 2 boxes)
- 2 Kilos of Tobacco (any kind of snuffing or chewing tobacco is not allowed)
- Cigars which is equivalent to Dhs. 3000 (Three Thousands Dirhams) maximum which is for personal use.
- Perfumes or any other gifts which is equivalent to 3000 (Three Thousands Dirhams) maximum which is for personal use.
- Currency below 40,000 Dhs. or equivalent of this amount in other currencies.
