Passport Entry Requirements
On 24th January 2011 the United Arab Emirates entry regulations were changed. All passport holders now need to have a minimum of 6 months left on their passports when arriving in the United Arab Emirates. This information is applicable to all nationalities requiring entry into the United Arab Emirates.
Strict entry requirements and minimum passport validity are not uncommon. Remember to check your passport with enough time before you travel.
A sample of other countries that require minimum 6 months passport validity to enter*:
Saudi Arabia – 6 months
United States – 6 months
United Arab Emirates – 6 months
Russia – 6 months
Mexico – 6 months
Canada – 6 months
China – 6 months
Singapore – 6 months
Thailand – 6 months
India – 6 months
Sri Lanka – 6 months
Malaysia – 6 months
Notes on other countries:
Australia – Passport must be valid for the entire trip, however no minimum after that
Ask your ET Travel Consultant if you are unsure of your destinations entry requirements.
*Please note that these requirements do not cover visas and are based on British passport holders only, other nationalities may face different passport restrictions
Published on Mar 10, 2011
