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Know the visa requirements before you book

Rya helps you understand common requirements by destination and nationality, then reminds you to verify the official source before final payment because visa rules change.

Requirements by destination and passport
Processing time and early-apply reminders
Official-source verification reminders

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Dubai visa requirements

United Arab Emirates

Often e-Visa

GCC nationals enter visa-free. Most Western passports get 30-day visa on arrival or e-visa. 60-day e-visa available for many nationalities.

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Istanbul visa requirements

Turkey

Often e-Visa

Most nationalities can get a Turkish e-Visa online in minutes. GCC residents and many others get 30โ€“90 days. Apply at evisa.gov.tr.

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Antalya visa requirements

Turkey

Often e-Visa

Same e-Visa as Istanbul. Apply at evisa.gov.tr. GCC nationals and most Arab passport holders get easy approval.

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Bali visa requirements

Indonesia

Often visa on arrival

Most nationalities get a 30-day Visa on Arrival for $35 USD, extendable once. E-Visa available online. GCC residents and Arab passport holders qualify for VOA.

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London visa requirements

United Kingdom

Often e-Visa

GCC nationals require a Standard Visitor Visa. UK ETA now required for many nationalities. Apply well in advance โ€” processing takes 3โ€“8 weeks.

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Paris visa requirements

France

Check before booking

Schengen Visa required for GCC nationals and most non-Western passports. Apply 3+ months ahead. Must show hotel bookings, return flights, and bank statements.

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Tokyo visa requirements

Japan

Often e-Visa

GCC nationals require a Japan visa โ€” apply through Japanese embassy. Tourist visa valid 90 days. Requirements: invitation or hotel bookings, bank statements, return flights.

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Maldives visa requirements

Maldives

Often visa on arrival

All nationalities get a free 30-day visa on arrival โ€” simply show your resort booking and return flight. No pre-approval needed. Easy and hassle-free.

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Bangkok visa requirements

Thailand

Often visa on arrival

GCC nationals get 30-day Visa on Arrival (no fee recently). Most Western passports get 30 days visa-free. Thailand E-Visa also available for longer stays.

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Singapore visa requirements

Singapore

Often visa on arrival

GCC nationals and most Arab passport holders get 30-day visa on arrival โ€” free of charge. Extremely easy entry.

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Marrakech visa requirements

Morocco

Often simple entry

GCC nationals and most Arab passport holders enter visa-free for 90 days. Western passports also mostly visa-free. One of the easiest destinations to access.

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Doha visa requirements

Qatar

Often e-Visa

GCC nationals enter visa-free. Most Western passports and many others get visa-free or e-Hayya e-Visa. Very easy entry for most nationalities.

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Tbilisi visa requirements

Georgia

Often simple entry

GCC nationals and most Arab passport holders enter Georgia visa-free for 1 year. Incredible visa policy โ€” one of the most welcoming countries in the world.

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Barcelona visa requirements

Spain

Check before booking

Schengen visa required for GCC nationals. Apply via the Spanish consulate at least 4 weeks before travel.

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Rome visa requirements

Italy

Check before booking

Schengen visa required for GCC nationals. Apply at the Italian consulate 4-6 weeks before travel.

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Amsterdam visa requirements

Netherlands

Check before booking

Schengen visa required for GCC nationals. Apply via Dutch consulate.

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Prague visa requirements

Czech Republic

Check before booking

Schengen visa required for GCC nationals. Apply via Czech consulate or one of the Schengen embassies.

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Lisbon visa requirements

Portugal

Check before booking

Schengen visa required. Portugal is one of the easier Schengen countries to get a visa from.

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Mykonos visa requirements

Greece

Check before booking

Schengen visa required for GCC nationals.

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Santorini visa requirements

Greece

Check before booking

Schengen visa required for GCC nationals.

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Vienna visa requirements

Austria

Check before booking

Schengen visa required for GCC nationals.

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Budapest visa requirements

Hungary

Check before booking

Schengen visa required for GCC nationals.

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Phuket visa requirements

Thailand

Often simple entry

Visa-free for 30 days for most Western and GCC nationals.

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Kuala Lumpur visa requirements

Malaysia

Often simple entry

Visa-free for 90 days for most Western and GCC nationals.

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Seoul visa requirements

South Korea

Often simple entry

K-ETA (electronic travel authorization) required online before travel for many nationalities.

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Osaka visa requirements

Japan

Often e-Visa

GCC nationals need a tourist visa โ€” apply via Japan embassy. Many other nationalities are visa-free.

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Mauritius visa requirements

Mauritius

Often simple entry

Visa-free for 60 days for most Western and GCC nationals.

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Zanzibar visa requirements

Tanzania

Often visa on arrival

Visa on arrival or e-Visa for most nationalities ($50). Tanzania has open visa policies.

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Cape Town visa requirements

South Africa

Often e-Visa

Visa-free for many Western nationals (90 days). GCC nationals need a visa โ€” eVisa available.

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Miami visa requirements

USA

Often e-Visa

ESTA (electronic) for visa-waiver countries. GCC nationals need a B1/B2 visa โ€” apply 2-3 months ahead.

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New York visa requirements

USA

Often e-Visa

ESTA (electronic) for visa-waiver countries. GCC nationals need B1/B2 visa.

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Cancun visa requirements

Mexico

Often simple entry

Visa-free for 180 days for most nationalities including GCC.

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Muscat visa requirements

Oman

Often simple entry

GCC nationals enter visa-free. eVisa available for most other nationalities.

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Cairo visa requirements

Egypt

Often simple entry

Visa on arrival ($25) or eVisa for most nationalities. GCC nationals enter visa-free or VOA.

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Amman visa requirements

Jordan

Often simple entry

Visa on arrival or Jordan Pass (covers visa + Petra). GCC nationals visa-free.

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Abu Dhabi visa requirements

UAE

Often simple entry

Same UAE entry rules as Dubai. Most Western passports get 30/90 day visa on arrival or eVisa.

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Sharm El Sheikh visa requirements

Egypt

Often visa on arrival

Sinai-only visa (free 15 days) for resort stays โ€” no need for full Egypt visa.

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Hurghada visa requirements

Egypt

Often visa on arrival

Visa on arrival or eVisa ($25). Many resorts arrange visas on entry.

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Agadir visa requirements

Morocco

Often simple entry

GCC nationals and most Western passport holders enter Morocco visa-free for 90 days. One of Africa's most accessible destinations.

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Athens visa requirements

Greece

Often simple entry

Greece is part of the Schengen Area. GCC nationals can apply for a Schengen visa. US, UK, AU, CA citizens enter visa-free for 90 days.

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Bahrain visa requirements

Bahrain

Often simple entry

GCC nationals enter visa-free. Most Western passport holders can get a visa on arrival or eVisa. Saudi visitors cross easily via the King Fahd Causeway.

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Baku visa requirements

Azerbaijan

Often simple entry

GCC nationals get visa-free entry. Most nationalities can get an eVisa online. Visa on arrival available for many passport holders. Easy access for Gulf tourists.

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Bodrum visa requirements

Turkey

Often simple entry

GCC nationals can get an eVisa for Turkey online. US, UK, EU citizens also use the eVisa system. Simple online application at evisa.gov.tr.

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Brussels visa requirements

Belgium

Check before booking

Belgium is in the Schengen Area. GCC nationals need to apply for a Schengen visa in advance. US, UK, AU, CA enter visa-free for 90 days.

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Cappadocia visa requirements

Turkey

Often simple entry

GCC nationals get an eVisa for Turkey online. US, UK, EU citizens also use the eVisa system at evisa.gov.tr. Simple and affordable process.

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Casablanca visa requirements

Morocco

Often simple entry

GCC nationals and most Western passport holders enter Morocco visa-free for 90 days. One of Africa's most accessible destinations.

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Dublin visa requirements

Ireland

Check before booking

Ireland is NOT in the Schengen Area โ€” it has its own visa. GCC nationals need to apply for an Irish visa. UK and EU citizens enter freely. US, AU, CA visa-free for 90 days.

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Fez visa requirements

Morocco

Often simple entry

GCC nationals and most Western passport holders enter Morocco visa-free for 90 days. Easy access.

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Kyoto visa requirements

Japan

Often e-Visa

Most nationalities need a visa for Japan. GCC nationals can apply for an eVisa or visit visa through a Japanese embassy. US, EU, UK may enter visa-free. Japan Visit Visa available.

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Madrid visa requirements

Spain

Often simple entry

Spain is in the Schengen Area. GCC nationals need a Schengen visa. US, UK, AU, CA enter visa-free for 90 days.

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Yerevan visa requirements

Armenia

Often simple entry

Armenia offers visa-free access for most nationalities including GCC countries. US, EU, UK, AU, CA all enter visa-free. eVisa also available for others. Very welcoming destination.

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Los Angeles visa requirements

United States

Often simple entry

Visa rules vary by passport and trip purpose. Confirm official entry rules before booking non-refundable travel.

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Toronto visa requirements

Canada

Often simple entry

Visa rules vary by passport and trip purpose. Confirm official entry rules before booking non-refundable travel.

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Vancouver visa requirements

Canada

Often simple entry

Visa rules vary by passport and trip purpose. Confirm official entry rules before booking non-refundable travel.

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Sydney visa requirements

Australia

Often simple entry

Visa rules vary by passport and trip purpose. Confirm official entry rules before booking non-refundable travel.

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Switzerland visa requirements

Switzerland

Often simple entry

Visa rules vary by passport and trip purpose. Confirm official entry rules before booking non-refundable travel.

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Norway visa requirements

Norway

Often simple entry

Visa rules vary by passport and trip purpose. Confirm official entry rules before booking non-refundable travel.

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Iceland visa requirements

Iceland

Often simple entry

Visa rules vary by passport and trip purpose. Confirm official entry rules before booking non-refundable travel.

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Vietnam visa requirements

Vietnam

Often simple entry

Visa rules vary by passport and trip purpose. Confirm official entry rules before booking non-refundable travel.

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Albania visa requirements

Albania

Often simple entry

Visa rules vary by passport and trip purpose. Confirm official entry rules before booking non-refundable travel.

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Georgia visa requirements

Georgia

Often simple entry

Visa rules vary by passport and trip purpose. Confirm official entry rules before booking non-refundable travel.

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Bosnia visa requirements

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Often simple entry

Visa rules vary by passport and trip purpose. Confirm official entry rules before booking non-refundable travel.

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Kuala Lumpur visa requirements

Malaysia

Often simple entry

Visa-free for 90 days for most Western and GCC nationals.

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Petra visa requirements

Jordan

Often simple entry

GCC nationals enter Jordan visa-free. Egyptians and most nationalities get visa on arrival. Jordan Pass (70 USD) includes visa + Petra entry โ€” great value. No visa needed for GCC.

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Phuket visa requirements

Thailand

Often simple entry

Visa-free for 30 days for most Western and GCC nationals.

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Florence visa requirements

Italy

Check before booking

Florence is in Italy, which is in the Schengen Area. GCC nationals and most Arabs need a Schengen visa (80 EUR). Apply at the Italian consulate.

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Abu Dhabi visa requirements

UAE

Often simple entry

Same UAE entry rules as Dubai. Most Western passports get 30/90 day visa on arrival or eVisa.

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Istanbul visa requirements

Turkey

Often e-Visa

Most nationalities can get a Turkish e-Visa online in minutes. GCC residents and many others get 30โ€“90 days. Apply at evisa.gov.tr.

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Orlando visa requirements

United States

Often simple entry

US B1/B2 tourist visa required for most Arab nationals ($185 fee, interview required at US Embassy). UAE nationals get ESTA (Electronic Travel Authorization, $21). Apply well in advance.

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Switzerland visa requirements

Switzerland

Check before booking

Switzerland is in the Schengen Area. GCC nationals and most Arabs need a Schengen visa (80 EUR). UAE nationals enter Schengen visa-free. Apply at Swiss or Italian consulate.

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Riyadh visa requirements

Saudi Arabia

Often simple entry

Saudi Arabia now welcomes tourists with e-Visa (Saudi Visa) for 49+ nationalities. GCC nationals enter visa-free. Apply at visa.visitsaudi.com โ€” 4 days processing, 90 days stay.

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London visa requirements

United Kingdom

Often e-Visa

GCC nationals require a Standard Visitor Visa. UK ETA now required for many nationalities. Apply well in advance โ€” processing takes 3โ€“8 weeks.

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Berlin visa requirements

Germany

Check before booking

Schengen visa required for GCC nationals. Apply 3โ€“4 weeks in advance via German embassy.

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Venice visa requirements

Italy

Check before booking

Schengen visa required for GCC nationals. Italy is part of the Schengen area.

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Jeddah visa requirements

Saudi Arabia

Often simple entry

Saudi e-Visa available for 60+ nationalities. GCC nationals enter visa-free. Muslim-friendly destination.

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Las Vegas visa requirements

USA

Often e-Visa

ESTA required for Visa Waiver Programme countries. Traditional visa required for most Arab nationalities.

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Toronto visa requirements

Canada

Often simple entry

Visa rules vary by passport and trip purpose. Confirm official entry rules before booking non-refundable travel.

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Vietnam visa requirements

Vietnam

Often simple entry

Visa rules vary by passport and trip purpose. Confirm official entry rules before booking non-refundable travel.

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Sri Lanka visa requirements

Sri Lanka

Often e-Visa

ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) required for most nationalities. Easy online application.

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Lombok visa requirements

Indonesia

Often visa on arrival

Visa on arrival available for most Arab nationalities (30 days, extendable). Free for 169 countries.

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Nepal visa requirements

Nepal

Often visa on arrival

Visa on arrival available at Tribhuvan International Airport. Also available via e-Visa online.

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Tenerife visa requirements

Spain

Check before booking

Schengen visa required for GCC nationals. Tenerife is part of Spain (EU) but outside Schengen customs area.

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Malta visa requirements

Malta

Check before booking

Schengen visa required for GCC nationals. Malta is a full EU/Schengen member.

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Nairobi visa requirements

Kenya

Often visa on arrival

Kenya eVisa (eTa) required for all visitors. Apply at etakenya.go.ke. $30 for single entry.

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Cyprus visa requirements

Cyprus

Often simple entry

GCC nationals can visit Cyprus visa-free (up to 90 days). No Schengen visa needed โ€” Cyprus is EU but not Schengen.

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Philippines visa requirements

Philippines

Often visa on arrival

GCC nationals get 30-day visa on arrival. Most Arab nationalities can get e-Visa or visa on arrival.

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Milan visa requirements

Italy

Check before booking

Schengen visa required for GCC nationals. Italy is part of the Schengen area.

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Marbella visa requirements

Spain

Check before booking

Schengen visa required for GCC nationals. Spain is a Schengen member.

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Stockholm visa requirements

Sweden

Check before booking

Schengen visa required for GCC nationals. Sweden is a Schengen member.

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Zagreb visa requirements

Croatia

Check before booking

Schengen visa required for GCC nationals. Croatia joined Schengen in January 2023.

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Georgia (Tbilisi) visa requirements

Georgia

Often simple entry

Visa-free for all GCC nationals (365 days!). E-Visa available for Jordan, Egypt, and most other Arab nationalities.

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Mecca visa requirements

Saudi Arabia

Often simple entry

Umrah visa required for non-Saudi Muslims. Saudi e-Visa available for 60+ nationalities. Entry restricted to Muslims only.

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Medina visa requirements

Saudi Arabia

Often simple entry

Saudi e-Visa required. GCC nationals enter freely. Non-Muslims may not enter the Al-Haram area.

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Koh Samui visa requirements

Thailand

Often simple entry

GCC nationals enter Thailand visa-free (30 days). Thailand e-Visa available for other nationalities.

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Sharm El Sheikh visa requirements

Egypt

Often visa on arrival

Sinai-only visa (free 15 days) for resort stays โ€” no need for full Egypt visa.

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Dubai Marina visa requirements

UAE

Often simple entry

GCC and Arab world nationals enter visa-free. UAE visa on arrival or e-Visa for most nationalities.

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Hurghada visa requirements

Egypt

Often visa on arrival

Visa on arrival or eVisa ($25). Many resorts arrange visas on entry.

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Porto visa requirements

Portugal

Check before booking

Schengen visa required for GCC nationals. Portugal is a Schengen member.

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Seville visa requirements

Spain

Check before booking

Schengen visa required for GCC nationals. Spain is a Schengen member.

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Granada visa requirements

Spain

Check before booking

Schengen visa required for GCC nationals. Spain is a Schengen member. Book Alhambra tickets months in advance.

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Cรณrdoba visa requirements

Spain

Check before booking

Schengen visa required for GCC nationals. Easy day trip from Seville (45 min by AVE fast train) or Granada (1.5 hrs).

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New Zealand visa requirements

New Zealand

Often e-Visa

NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) required for most nationalities. Visa required for Arab nationals.

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Sydney visa requirements

Australia

Often simple entry

Visa rules vary by passport and trip purpose. Confirm official entry rules before booking non-refundable travel.

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Musandam (Oman) visa requirements

Oman

Often simple entry

Oman e-Visa for most nationalities. GCC nationals enter visa-free. Note: entering Musandam from UAE requires Oman visa.

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Luxor visa requirements

Egypt

Often visa on arrival

Egypt e-Visa available for most nationalities. GCC nationals get visa on arrival.

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Istanbul (Bosphorus) visa requirements

Turkey

Often simple entry

GCC and most Arab nationalities are visa-free or can get Turkey e-Visa online (quick and easy, ~$50).

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Kenya Safari visa requirements

Kenya

Often visa on arrival

Kenya eVisa (eTa) required for all visitors at etakenya.go.ke. GCC nationals get visa on arrival.

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Dubai Desert Safari visa requirements

UAE

Often simple entry

Arab world nationals mostly enter visa-free. UAE e-Visa for other nationalities.

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Agadir Beach visa requirements

Morocco

Often simple entry

Arab world nationals enter Morocco visa-free. European Schengen holders are also visa-free.

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Antalya Old City visa requirements

Turkey

Often simple entry

GCC and most Arab nationalities are visa-free or get Turkey e-Visa easily online (quick, ~$50).