Shanghai to Iran Emirates plans to stop in Dubai for 2 days when it comes back from transit. Do you need a transit visa?

Before you leave for Dubai, please check the visa requirements to ensure that you have a valid visa.

Apply for UAE visa online.

Countries that need to apply for a UAE visa in advance can now apply online through emirates.com.

If you go to Dubai or stay in Dubai, you can apply for a visa online and receive your UAE visa directly online-you don't need to stamp your passport.

After booking a flight in UAE, you can apply for a UAE visa through our management booking page.

Book here.

We provide online visa application services for many countries in the world. You can check the applicable countries here.

This service is only available to passengers with Emirates reservation confirmation letter.

Other application methods

If your family members or immediate family members have UAE visas, please check here how they apply for visas for you.

Otherwise, please visit the website of Dubai Immigration Bureau to learn more about other types of guarantors, such as hotels and companies.

Arrival visa

If your country of nationality is included in the list below, you can travel to the United Arab Emirates without applying for a visa in advance. When you arrive at Dubai International Airport, you can directly stamp your passport with a valid visa for 30 days by the Immigration Bureau. The visa can be extended for 30 days at an extra charge.

Applicable country/region

Australia

Andorra

Austria

Brunei

Belgium

Canada

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Hong kong, Greece

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Japan

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Malaysia

Monaco

the Netherlands

New Zealand Norway

Portugal

San Marino

Singapore

South Korea

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Britain, England

United States of America

Vatican

In addition to the above countries, citizens of GCC countries such as Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia can enjoy visas on arrival from the day they arrive at Dubai International Airport.

For passengers outside the above countries/regions, you need to apply for a visa in advance before departure.

Immigration procedures in Dubai

The UAE Immigration Bureau has added a security measure at Dubai International Airport, that is, random eye scanning security check for tourists going to Dubai.

Visitors who accept eye scanning security requirements are required to submit a copy of their visa and a printed copy of their visa number confirmation page to the security scanning counter. If you don't have a copy, you can choose our photocopying service, each copy is 30 dirhams, and only AED dirhams are accepted.

Note: When you apply for a visa, you are responsible for obtaining a visa. We are not responsible for not getting a visa. Please also refer to our terms and conditions. In addition, entry requires the approval of the UAE Immigration Bureau.