Dubai

Before You Leave

Read on to find out everything you need to know about Visa Regulations, Health Requirements and Customs Levies.

Visa Regulations

Nationals of the following countries will be issued, free of charge, with an entry visa valid for 60 days at the passport control:

Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Leichtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA, Vatican City. Members and all GCC countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, The Sultanate of Oman, The United Arab Emirates

Other nationalities are solely responsible for obtaining visas for themselves, their representatives and invitees. Visas can be arranged through the exhibitor's hotel, in Dubai provided sufficient time is given for the application to be processed.

The Organisers are not in a position to sponsor visa applications.

The visit visa does not entitle the visitor to take up permanent work in the UAE.

At the time of going to press the United Arab Emirates do not grant visas to Israeli Nationals or to holders of passports containing a visa, valid or expired, for Israel. Exhibitors should check with their Travel Agent.

All Visitors and Exhibitors require a full passport for their visit.

Health Requirements

No health certificates are required for entry to the Emirates, except for visitors who have been in cholera or yellow fever infected area. However, it is always wise to check health requirements before departure as restrictions may vary.

Customs

Personal effects entering Dubai are not liable to a customs levy. It is forbidden to import drugs and pornographic items.

The importation of alcohol into the United Arab Emirates is only permitted as part of the duty free allowance for personal consumption.

Four items of alcohol per person is the permitted allowance.