The United Arab Emirates is a favorite city among expats. The country and its seven emirates are known for their brilliant job opportunities for decades. The no tax policy, the modern and comfortable lifestyle, the numerous state-of-the-art facilities, and better living conditions are a few of the reasons for living and working in the UAE. While expats may never become UAE citizens, being UAE residents also has its own perks. Did you know that a UAE expat is eligible for an e-visa to several countries? A resident of UAE can apply for an e-visa to travel to certain countries. This means you can apply for a visa to these countries online. You can skip the consulate or embassy visit entirely. Here is the list of e-visa countries for UAE residents.

Japan

Japan is a country that welcomes UAE residents with an e-visa. Residents can apply for a Japan e-visa online for both business and tourism purposes.

Validity: 90 days

Visa Processing Time: 5 days

Documents Required:

• Copy of passport
• Copy of Emirates ID (front and back)
• Passport photo (not older than six months)
• Flight itinerary
• Hotel information
• Bank statement (last 3 months)
• Employment certificate

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan offers e-visa and visa on arrival to UAE residents.

Validity: 30 days

Visa Processing Time: 3 days

Documents Required:

• Passport (minimum 6 months validity)
• Copy of UAE residential visa
• Proof of hotel reservation
• Proof of flight reservation
• 2 colored, passport-size photos with white background (taken within 6 months)

Oman

UAE residents can stay in Oman for 28 days by applying for an Oman e-visa through the website of the Royal Oman Police.

Validity: 28 days

Visa Processing Time: 3-4 business days

Documents Required:

• Passport (minimum 6 months validity)
• Residence visa
• Passport photo (white background)

Albania

Albania is another country that permits UAE residents to stay in the country for 90 days with an e-visa. It is a single-entry visa.

Validity: 6 months (maximum stay 9 months)

Visa Processing Time: 15-30 days

Documents Required:

• Passport (6 months validity)
• Residence visa
• Photograph
• Flight tickets
• Proof of accommodation
• Bank statements (3 months)
• Proof of employment

India

UAE residents can visit India for 30 days with an e-visa. This visa can be used for sightseeing, recreation, short-term medical treatments, and visiting family and friends.

Validity: 30 days/1 year/5 years (one can stay maximum for 180 days in case of 1 year and 5 years with e-visas).

Visa Processing Time: 2-3 days

Documents Required:

• Passport (scanned copies of the first page and last page) – minimum six months validity and 2 blank pages
• Photo with white background
• Bank statements to prove that you have sufficient bank balance

Tanzania

You can explore the interesting country of Tanzania with a 90-days e-visa if you are a UAE resident. It can be used for business purpose too.

Validity: 90 days

Visa Processing Time: 21 days

Documents Required:

• Passport with at least 6 months validity
• Photo
• Flight itinerary
• Invitation letter from host

Armenia

Armenia allows UAE residents not belonging to their list of visa waiver countries to visit them with an e-visa. There are two types of Armenia e-visas: short-term and long-term. Both are single-entry visas.

Visa Validity:

• Short-term visa: 90 days (maximum stay in the country for 21 days)
• Long-term visa: 180 days (maximum stay in the country for 120 days)

Visa Processing Time: 2-3 days

Documents Required:

• Scanned copy of passport (information pages along with pages containing visa stamps of last 3 years)
• UAE residence visa
• Invitation letter from host in Armenia
• Confirmed return air tickets
• Hotel reservation
• Health or travel insurance

Cambodia

Being a UAE resident, you can visit Cambodia with an e-visa. You can stay for 30 days in Cambodia with this visa.

Visa Validity: 90 days (maximum stay for 30 days)

Visa Processing Time: 3-4 working days

Documents Required:

• Passport (6 months validity)
• UAE residence visa (minimum 3 months validity)
• One passport-size photograph (with white background)

Indonesia

With an Indonesia e-visa, UAE residents can stay in the country for 30 days.

Validity: 1 month or 30 days

Visa Processing Time: 10-15 days

Documents Required:

• Passport (at least 6 months validity)
• UAE residence visa (at least 90 days validity)
• Photos (recent ones with white background)
• Bank statements (last three months)
• Invitation letter (from family member, friend, or business associate)

Madagascar

Residents of the UAE can visit Madagascar with an e-visa. You can explore the country for 60 days with this visa.

Validity:

• Up to 15 days
• Up to 30 days
• Up to 60 days

Visa Processing Time: 72 hours

Documents Required:

• Passport
• Return ticket
• Proof of funds
• Yellow fever vaccination card (if you have been in a yellow fever endemic year six months before traveling to Madagascar)

Kenya

Kenya is another African country that allows residents of UAE to visit the country with an e-visa.

Validity: 90 days

Visa Processing Time: 2-3 days

Documents Required:

• Scanned copy of passport (minimumB six months validity + three blank pages)
• Colored passport size photo (white background)
• Return flight ticket
• Hotel booking or invitation letter
• Ministry of Health Travelers Health Surveillance Online Form

Iran

UAE residents can visit the country of Iran with an e-visa and stay there for 30 days.

Validity: 30 days

Visa Processing Time: 28 days

Documents Required:

• Passport with validity of 6 months (minimum)
• Photo of the applicant

Myanmar

UAE residents are eligible for visiting Myanmar with an e-visa. Myanmar e-visa is available for tourism and business purposes.

Validity:

Visa Processing Time: 10 days

Documents Required:

• Passport copy
• UAE residence visa
• 1 passport size photo (colored photo with white background)

Laos

As a UAE resident, you have the right to apply for an e-visa to visit Laos, a culturally rich Southeast Asian country. It is a single-entry visa

Validity: 60 days with a maximum stay of 30 days

Visa Processing Time: 3-4 working days

Documents Required:

• Scanned copy of passport (minimum 6 months validity)
• 2 recent photographs (digital)
• Proof of accommodation
• Confirmed return ticket
• Proof of sufficient funds

Saudi Arabia

As a resident of the GCC country of UAE, you can apply for a Saudi Arabia e-visa for tourism and visiting purposes. It can also be used for Umrah purposes, except during the Hajj season.

Validity: 90 days (multiple entry visa)

Visa Processing Time: 2-3 days

Documents Required:

• Scanned copy of passport
• Scanned copy of UAE residence visa
• Photo with white background

Taiwan

You can visit the country of Taiwan as a UAE resident with an e-visa. You can stay in the country for tourism, personal, and business purposes for 30 days

Validity: 3 months with a maximum validity of 30 days

Visa Processing Time:

Documents Required:

• Valid passport (minimum 6 months)
• 2 photos
• UAE residency permit
• Bank statements (last 6 months)
• No Objection Certificate address to Taiwan consulate
• Invitation letter (for business visa)

Vietnam

Vietnam e-visa for UAE residents is a single-entry visa with a validity of 30 days. It is for business and tourism purposes.

Validity: 30 days

Visa Processing Time: 3-7 days

Documents Required:

• Valid passport (at least six months validity + 2 blank pages)
• Recent passport size photos
• Medical insurance

Rwanda

The UAE residents are eligible to apply for an e-visa to visit the African country of Rwanda. This is a single-entry visa and can be used for business and tourism reasons.

Validity: 90 days (maximum stay of 30 days)

Visa Processing Time: 1-3 days

Documents Required:

• Passport
• Return air ticket
• Photo
• Cover letter (from the applicant)
• Invitation letter from the company (for business visit)
• Educational documents
• Birth certificate
• Marriage certificate (if applicable)
• Police clearance certificate

Tanzania

UAE residents can apply for Tanzania tourist visa, business visa, and transit visa online. Both single and multiple entry e-visas are available.

Validity: 90 days (excluding transit visa)

Visa Processing Time: 2-3 days

Documents Required:

• Passport with six months validity
• Return flight tickets
• UAE residence visa

Bolivia

You can visit the South American country of Bolivia with an e-visa if you are are a resident of the UAE.

Validity: 90 days

Visa Processing Time: 3-5 days

Documents Required:

• Valid passport
• Digital passport-size photograph
• Letter of invitation or hotel reservation
• Copy of flight ticket
• Yellow fever vaccine certificate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an e- visa?

An e-visa is a paperless visa. The visa process is done online. You get your visa in your email. A printout of this visa should be presented at the time of immigration.

Where can I get an e-visa?

Each country offering e-visa has an e-visa portal. You can apply for one directly or through a visa agent or consultant.

What is the difference between an e-visa and a visa on arrival?

An e-visa is an online visa. You need to apply for an e-visa before you leave for a foreign country. A visa on arrival means you receive the visa on your passport when you reach the country. Only certain nationals are eligible for e-visa and visa on arrival.

What is the purpose of an e-visa?

An e-visa cuts down on a lot of paperwork. You need to upload the documents online. You are also saved from visiting the consulate or embassy for the interview or biometrics.

What type of visa is an e-visa?

An e-visa is a short-term visa, mostly tourist visa or business visa. Most countries do not offer e-visas for work or study visas.