Diplomacy

UAE Adds Kenya and South Africa to Visa-on-Arrival Programme

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UAE Adds Kenya and South Africa to Visa-on-Arrival Programme
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The UAE has expanded its visa-on-arrival programme to include Kenya and South Africa alongside four other nations, subject to specific residence permit requirements.

  • The UAE expanded its visa-on-arrival programme to include ordinary passport holders from Kenya, South Africa, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines.
  • Eligible travellers can choose between a 14-day visa for AED 100 or a 60-day visa for AED 250.
  • The 14-day visa can be extended once, whereas the 60-day visa is non-extendable.
  • Kenyans must hold a valid residence permit from an approved country such as the US, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, or South Korea to qualify.
  • Holding an ordinary Kenyan passport alone is insufficient to obtain the visa on arrival.
  • The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated the expansion aims to boost travel, tourism, business, and investment.