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Passport valid for a minimum of three months from date of arrival (six months for business travel) required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above. Often a sponsor will hold a visitor’s passport. In these cases a receipt will be issued. This will generally be accepted in place of a passport where a transaction may require one.

Not required by nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for business or tourist visits lasting 30 days (extendable on request up to 90 days), provided they meet the requirements of the Resident and Nationalisation Authorities, except the following:
1. nationals of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia, who do need a visa for touristic or business stays of up to 30 days, unless transit passengers, provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport for up to 12 hours.
Note: (a) UK nationals must travel with a passport reading 'British Citizen' as national status. (b) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

The government of the United Arab Emirates refuses entry and transit to those holding transit documents issued from Lebanon or the Syrian Arab Republic, and travel documents issued by the Coalition Authority in Iraq, should their visas be obtained through an associate in the UAE.
Note: No problems in entering the UAE occur for those travelling with an Israeli stamp endorsement.

The embassy only issues visas for diplomatic or certain business visits. For routine travel, visas for tourists, travellers (intending to visit family) and business travellers must be arranged via the sponsor (the hotel/package tour operator or UAE resident/company concerned). This includes transit visas. To obtain approval, the sponsor will require the visitor’s proposed flight and passport details in advance. Business visits are made by invitation only and proof of company trading licence is required. The sponsor will then confirm to the visitor that a visa has been arranged, usually by fax, and that she/he will be met at the airport.

Visitor and Business: £20. Price given is for UK embassy. Price may vary according to nationality. Multiple-entry visas are only issued in very special circumstances. In case of visa being arranged by a sponsor, the request for multiple-entry should be marked clearly.

30 days from date of entry and two months from date of issue. It may be possible to extend visas on request for up to a maximum of 90 days at the local immigration office.

Sponsor (as described above).

Between one and five when arranged through a sponsor. However, allowances should be made for possible delays in approval procedure. It is strongly advised to apply well in advance of departure date.

PO Box 17, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: (2) 446 6145.
Website: www.uaeinteract.com

30 Princes Gate, London SW7 1PT, UK
Tel: (020) 7581 1281.
Website: www.uaeembassyuk.net
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1500.

48 Princes Gate, London SW7 2QA, UK
Tel: (020) 7581 1281 or 7808 8307 (visa information).
Website: www.uaeembassyuk.net
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1300 (visa applications); 1330-1430 (visa collection).

1st Floor, 125 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5EA, UK
Tel: (020) 7839 0580.
Website: www.dubaitourism.ae

3522 International Court, Suite 400, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 243 2400 or 1 800 823 6911.
Website: www.uae-embassy.org

Sometimes
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Medical facilities are of a very high quality but are extremely expensive. Private health insurance is essential.
Note: Some UK prescription/over the counter medicines are illegal in UAE.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period:

2007
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
20 Jan Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year).
31 Mar Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet).
11 Aug Leilat al-Meiraj (Ascension of the Prophet).
13 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
2 Dec National Day.
20 Dec Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).

2008
1 Jan New Year’s Day. 
10 Jan Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year).
20 Mar Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet).
30 Jul Leilat al-Meiraj (Ascension of the Prophet). 
2 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
2 Dec National Day.
9 Dec Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
29 Dec Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year).

Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region.