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Do Israeli citizens need a visa to visit the UAE?

No. Under the Mutual Visa Waiver Agreement between the UAE and the State of Israel, Israeli citizens holding valid passports are exempt from visa requirements for short visits to the UAE.

Israeli citizens may stay in the UAE for up to 90 days within a 180-day period, subject to UAE immigration laws and border-control procedures. 

Travelers should hold a passport valid for at least six (6) months from the date of entry into the UAE. 

 

Can I enter the UAE with an Israeli temporary passport, emergency travel document, residence permit, laissez-passer, or non-passport travel document?

No. Entry into the UAE is permitted only with a valid official passport.

am an Israeli citizen traveling to the UAE for work, study or long-term residence. Is the visa waiver enough?

No. The visa waiver covers short visits only. Anyone traveling for employment, study, long-term residence, family residence, investment-related residence, or other regulated purposes must obtain the appropriate UAE visa or residence permit.

traveling to Israel. What is the UAE Golden Visa?

The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residence program that allows eligible foreign nationals to live, work, study and invest in the UAE without requiring a local sponsor. It is generally granted for 5 or 10 years, depending on the category, and may be renewable. Eligibility may include, among others: Investors in public investments; Real estate investors; Entrepreneurs and founders of innovative projects; Specialized talents, including doctors, scientists, executives, athletes and creative professionals; Outstanding students and graduates; Humanitarian pioneers; Frontline workers; Other categories approved by the competent UAE authorities. Each category has specific requirements and supporting documents.

What are the main benefits of the UAE Golden Visa?

Benefits may include ability to live, work, study and invest in the UAE; ability to sponsor eligible family members; greater stability for eligible investors, professionals, entrepreneurs and talents. Applicants should consult the official UAE Government portal and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security for the most updated requirements.

I am traveling to the UAE with personal medication. What should I do before departure?

Travelers carrying personal medication should:

1. Carry the medicine in its original packaging.
2. Carry a valid prescription.
3. Carry a medical letter in English, issued by the treating doctor or hospital, explaining the medical condition and the required medication.
4. Check in advance whether the medication requires prior approval from the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention.
5. Avoid carrying medication that is not personally prescribed or not clearly documented.

Some medicines that are available in other countries may be regulated in the UAE. Travelers are responsible for ensuring compliance with UAE law.

 

I am transiting through the UAE and will not leave the airport. Do I need approval for my medication?

Transit passengers who remain within the airport transit area should carry a prescription and a doctor’s letter for any personal medication. Travelers should still check in advance whether their medication is regulated or prohibited in the UAE. If there is any doubt, contact the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention before travel.

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