Dubai visa: the documents you need if you live in Switzerland

In short

• Swiss passport: no visa needed. You get a free visa on arrival for up to 90 days.
• Passport from a visa-required country, for example Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan or Nigeria: you need the visa before you fly. With UAEVisa.ch from CHF 150 for 30 days, all included.
• Only changing planes in Dubai with a short trip into town: 48-hour transit visa, CHF 120.
• Indian passport with a US visa, green card or EU residence permit: visa on arrival for 14 days. Ask us whether this works with your Swiss permit.

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Documents you need

• Passport, photo page: all four corners visible. The passport must be valid for at least 6 more months.
• Passport, outside cover: a photo of the front of your passport booklet.
• Face photo: light background, looking at the camera. A selfie is fine.
• Return flight: your booking with outbound and return flight.
• Hotel booking or your travel plan in the UAE.
• Travel insurance valid in the UAE: the authority requires valid health insurance for your stay.

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Which visa fits?

• 30 days: for most holidays. Valid for 60 days from issue; you may stay 30 days.
• 60 days: for longer visits to family or friends.
• 48-hour transit: when you change planes in Dubai and want to use the wait for a trip into town.

The price can differ by nationality. UAEVisa.ch shows you the exact price for your passport before you pay.

Tips

1. Check your passport: with less than 6 months' validity from entry, there is no visa.
2. Coming back to Switzerland: take your valid Swiss permit card. See our article on the EES border system.
3. Who needs what? The rules by nationality are in our overview of Dubai and the UAE.
4. Not sure which visa? Message us on WhatsApp. We'll tell you for free.