UAE: Visitor Visas-On-Arrival Program Extended to Chinese Nationals
Type
E-journal
Date
14 Nov 2016
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Taxonomy
Nationality & Citizenship, Visas
Copyright
LexisNexis
Relevant company
Fragomen Middle East
Analysis
Chinese passport holders travelling to the UAE can benefit from stays of up to 30 days under a visitor visa-on-arrival with immediate effect.
A new law makes Chinese passport holders eligible for a visitor visa-on-arrival in the UAE.
Currently, 48 nationalities are permitted entry to the UAE without applying for a visa before travelling. The visa is stamped at the entry port and is free of charge.
What This Means for Employers and Foreign Nationals
Chinese nationals can now enter the UAE without a pre-arranged visa for up to 30 days.