United Arab Emirates arrival card: do you need one?

Common questions

Do I need an arrival card for United Arab Emirates?

No. United Arab Emirates doesn't ask visitors to fill in an online arrival form before they travel. Some nationalities need a visa. Prescription medication needs advance online approval.

Do I still need a visa for United Arab Emirates?

An arrival form is not a visa. Whether you need a visa or an electronic travel authorization depends on your nationality, so check United Arab Emirates's official immigration website or your own government's travel advice.

Other countries in South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East

• IndiaForm required
• MaldivesForm required
• BangladeshOptional
• PakistanOptional
• Sri LankaOptional
• AfghanistanNo form