Get a United Arab Emirates Visa

Tourist Travel Requirements for a United Arab Emirates Visa for Canadian Citizens

  1. Visa On Arrival

    A visa on arrival facility is available for your nationality at this destination.  The maximum stay will be 30 days. The traveler must:

    • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
    • Hold proof of sufficient funds
    • Hold proof of onward/return flights
    • Hold all documents required for the next destination
    • Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip

    It is recommended that you confirm with your airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa.

Business Travel Requirements for a United Arab Emirates Visa for Canadian Citizens

  1. Visa On Arrival

    A visa on arrival facility is available for your nationality at this destination.  The maximum stay will be 30 days. The traveler must:

    • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
    • Hold proof of sufficient funds
    • Hold proof of onward/return flights
    • Hold all documents required for the next destination
    • Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip

    It is recommended that you confirm with your airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa.

Additional Info

  1. When is the best time to apply for my United Arab Emirates visa?

    The best time to apply for your United Arab Emirates visa is 1-2 months before your travel date.
  2. Do I have to send you my passport to get a United Arab Emirates visa? Is it safe to send a passport?

    Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The United Arab Emirates visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx.