Visa Information

Visa-Free Entry

Citizens of GCC countries do not require a visa or permit or to be sponsored by a national or resident in the UAE. They need to produce their GCC country passport or national ID card at the point of entry into the UAE.

GCC residents and companions travelling with GCC citizens need to apply for visa online and obtain the same before arriving in the UAE. GCC Individuals (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman) can apply for the entry permit through the official online portal below by the UAE Ministry of Interior (Click Here).

Visa on Arrival

Citizens of the following countries (See the link) can get a 30-day visit visa on arrival, free of charge and renewable for similar period.

Citizens of the following countries (See the link) can get a 90-day multiple entry visit visa, free of charge and valid for 6 months from the date of issue for a stay of 90 days.

Indian citizens holding regular passports with U.S. visas, green cards, U.K Resident Permits, or EU resident permits are allowed to receive entry visa upon arrival to UAE valid for 14 days and can be extended only once for a similar period. The Indian Passport, U.S. visa, the green card,the U.K Resident Permit and the EU resident permit must be valid for at least six months.

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Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into the UAE.

Online Application Platforms:

There are various UAE based agents that provide online visa application facilities. Musafir is one of them that provide full-fledged travel assistance: Click Here

Airline Visa Assistance:

Etihad Airways and Emirates Airlines provide visa assistance if you have booked your travel through them.

UAE Embassy:

You can approach the UAE embassy at your locale and apply for the entry permit with the required documentations. You may be required to produce an invitation letter that will be provided to you upon request after completing your registration to the conference.

Please note that this letter cannot be regarded as a commitment regarding scheduling or financial support from the organizers. All expenses incurred in relation to the event are the sole responsibility of the delegates.

Hotels:

Most hotels (3-5 star) in the UAE provide visa assistance on request if you have booked your stay with them.

The Sultanate of Oman welcomes visitors from around the globe with tourist visas issued on arrival at Muscat International Airport to passport holders of more than 100 countries for up to 14 days as per the list below. Residents of GCC countries do not need a visa and all other countries may apply online for tourist visas directly with the Royal Oman Police www.rop.gov.om or your preferred travel agent. Delegates requiring visa assistance through the congress secretariat must submit the request via email. Visa handling fee of USD 55 is applicable.

Visa on Arrival

Following countries are entitled to get a tourist visa and fee-exempt visa for a period of 14 days only.

Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UK, Ukraine, Uruguay, USA, Vatican, Venezuela

Visa on Arrival (Applicable for GCC Residents Only)

Following countries are entitled to get a conditional and fee-exempt visa for a period of 14 days only.

Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Maldives, Mexico,Morocco, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Salvador, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam

Following countries are entitled to a fee-exempt visa for a period of 14 days only.

Tunisia, Mauritania, Egypt, Jordan