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Ten country-level visa overviews with official links. Your nationality, passport type, residence and purpose determine the actual route; this directory does not decide individual eligibility.
Entry overview
Complete country guide ↗Saudi Arabia
Nationality-based eVisa, consular route, or a separately eligible authorization; GCC nationals generally do not require a visit visa.
- Visa route
- Nationality-based eVisa, consular route, or a separately eligible authorization; GCC nationals generally do not require a visit visa.
- How to apply
- Check passport eligibility on the official Saudi portal, create an application, upload the requested passport/photo information, pay the displayed charges, and retain the approval. Ineligible applicants must use the designated consular or authorized-provider route.
- Stay and validity
- Standard tourist eVisa: one-year multiple entry, with up to 90 days total stay. A separate UK-passport ETA introduced from 1 July 2026 permits up to 180 cumulative days within its year; do not apply that allowance to other passports or the standard eVisa.
- Fees and charges
- Use the current portal quotation, including any required insurance, tax, and service charges. No single fee was verified as applicable to every route.
- Passport and documents
- Normally at least six months of passport validity; exact supporting documents depend on the passport and route.
- Key restrictions
- Tourism or eligible Umrah permission is not Hajj permission. Makkah is restricted to Muslims; confirm seasonal entry controls. Tourist permission is not work or residence authorization.
Entry overview
Complete country guide ↗United Arab Emirates
Visa exemption or visa on arrival for eligible passports; otherwise an advance tourist visa arranged through an approved airline, hotel, or travel provider.
- Visa route
- Visa exemption or visa on arrival for eligible passports; otherwise an advance tourist visa arranged through an approved airline, hotel, or travel provider.
- How to apply
- Check the UAE government eligibility guidance. Where an advance visa is required, apply through an authorized sponsoring provider and supply passport, travel, accommodation, and any requested insurance details; wait for approval before travel.
- Stay and validity
- Permission varies by nationality and scheme. The cited Dubai single-entry service offers 30-day or 60-day stays; other arrival and long-validity visas have different limits.
- Fees and charges
- Dubai GDRFA single-entry base fee: AED 200 for 30 days or AED 300 for 60 days, plus 5% VAT; insurance, provider, and other charges may be additional. These are not universal UAE all-in prices.
- Passport and documents
- Check the exact route’s passport-validity requirement and supply passport copy, photo, itinerary, accommodation, and any sponsor or insurance documents requested.
- Key restrictions
- An airline or hotel booking alone is not visa approval. Check the issuing authority and rules for extensions or employment separately.
Entry overview
Complete country guide ↗Kuwait
Eligible travelers use the Ministry of Interior tourist eVisa; visa exemption, arrival eligibility, and prior approval depend on citizenship and residence.
- Visa route
- Eligible travelers use the Ministry of Interior tourist eVisa; visa exemption, arrival eligibility, and prior approval depend on citizenship and residence.
- How to apply
- Open the official Kuwait Visa portal, select Tourism Visa, check eligibility, submit passport and requested supporting details, pay the current displayed charges, and retain the approved visa. Use consular guidance when the portal does not offer an eligible route.
- Stay and validity
- The tourist eVisa is single entry, normally used for entry within 30 days of issue, and allows a stay of up to 90 days. Check the approval for its exact dates.
- Fees and charges
- Current visa and insurance charges must be confirmed in the official portal. Older KD 3 references were not treated as a verified current universal fee.
- Passport and documents
- Passport should have at least six months remaining; provide any required residence-permit, accommodation, onward-travel, and financial evidence.
- Key restrictions
- GCC residents are not automatically equivalent to GCC citizens. Entry remains subject to the approved route and border checks.
Entry overview
Complete country guide ↗Egypt
Tourist eVisa for listed eligible nationalities; other passports must check the appropriate consular or permitted arrival route.
- Visa route
- Tourist eVisa for listed eligible nationalities; other passports must check the appropriate consular or permitted arrival route.
- How to apply
- Apply on the official Egypt e-Visa portal at least seven days before travel: create an account, complete the application, upload passport details, pay online, download the approval, and carry a printout.
- Stay and validity
- Single-entry and multiple-entry tourism products are available. The approval and entry stamp determine validity and authorized stay; do not treat multiple entry as unlimited residence.
- Fees and charges
- Official eVisa FAQ displayed USD 30 for single entry and USD 65 for multiple entry. These are government eVisa fees.
- Passport and documents
- Passport valid for at least six months from arrival; printed eVisa, travel itinerary, and hotel or other stay details. Additional supporting documents can be requested.
- Key restrictions
- Any geographically limited arrival waiver must not be assumed to cover a wider Egypt itinerary.
Entry overview
Complete country guide ↗Qatar
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry for eligible passports, or a relevant Hayya tourist visa such as A1; GCC citizens have a separate exemption.
- Visa route
- Visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry for eligible passports, or a relevant Hayya tourist visa such as A1; GCC citizens have a separate exemption.
- How to apply
- Enter nationality and residence information in the Visit Qatar visa checker, follow the resulting official Hayya or arrival instructions, upload required details, and arrange any mandatory hotel booking and health insurance before departure.
- Stay and validity
- Common permissions are 30 or 90 days depending on passport and route; the checker and issued permission control the actual allowance.
- Fees and charges
- Some eligible entry routes are free; the paid tourist route commonly displayed is QAR 100. Required insurance, accommodation, or other services are separate.
- Passport and documents
- The checker states at least three months of passport validity for listed routes. Verify the exact route, return/onward ticket, accommodation, and any required visitor health insurance.
- Key restrictions
- Certain passport groups must book through Discover Qatar or meet other route-specific conditions; a generic hotel reservation may not suffice.
Supporting references QA_VIS
Entry overview
Complete country guide ↗Oman
Conditional 14-day visa exemption for specified nationalities; otherwise an eligible Royal Oman Police eVisa or sponsored visa. GCC citizens have a separate exemption.
- Visa route
- Conditional 14-day visa exemption for specified nationalities; otherwise an eligible Royal Oman Police eVisa or sponsored visa. GCC citizens have a separate exemption.
- How to apply
- Use the Oman Foreign Ministry eligibility guidance, then the Royal Oman Police eVisa portal for a required visa. Supply the requested passport, residence or supporting-visa evidence, accommodation, and travel documents; pay and retain approval.
- Stay and validity
- The conditional visa-free stay is 14 days and cannot be extended or converted into a residence visa. Longer stays require the appropriate advance visa product.
- Fees and charges
- The eligible 14-day exemption has no visa charge. Paid eVisa fees depend on product and nationality; obtain the current official quotation rather than assuming a single OMR fee.
- Passport and documents
- Check passport validity and carry confirmed accommodation, onward/return travel, funds, and health-insurance evidence as required by the chosen route.
- Key restrictions
- Some listed nationalities qualify for the exemption only with specified foreign residence or visas. Do not assume eligibility from nationality alone.
Supporting references OM_VIS
Entry overview
Complete country guide ↗Lebanon
Eligible passports may receive a free one-month visa on arrival, extendable up to three months subject to approval; others require prior authorization or a consular visa.
- Visa route
- Eligible passports may receive a free one-month visa on arrival, extendable up to three months subject to approval; others require prior authorization or a consular visa.
- How to apply
- Check Lebanese General Security’s nationality-specific instructions before travel. For prior approval, contact the relevant Lebanese mission or authorized route; carry passport, hotel or host contact, onward ticket, and required financial evidence.
- Stay and validity
- Arrival and extension permissions vary by nationality. The common eligible arrival grant is one month; an extension is a separate permission, not an automatic right.
- Fees and charges
- The cited arrival visa is free for eligible passports. Prior-approval, consular, and other visa fees vary and were not priced as a universal fee.
- Passport and documents
- Check the mission’s current passport-validity requirement. A local address or hotel, contact number, return ticket, and nationality-specific proof of funds may be required.
- Key restrictions
- Eligibility is not universal, and entry-history or other nationality-specific restrictions may apply. Visa availability does not override travel warnings or flight disruption.
Supporting references LB_VIS
Entry overview
Complete country guide ↗Turkey (Türkiye)
Nationality-based visa exemption, conditional eVisa, or advance consular visa.
- Visa route
- Nationality-based visa exemption, conditional eVisa, or advance consular visa.
- How to apply
- Check the Turkish Foreign Ministry passport table. Where eligible, apply through the official eVisa portal, satisfy any supporting-visa or residence conditions, pay the nationality-specific fee, and retain approval; otherwise use the consular process.
- Stay and validity
- Many exempt passports, including ordinary US and UK passports, may visit for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Other passports and eVisas can have shorter or conditional allowances.
- Fees and charges
- Visa-exempt entry has no visa fee. eVisa and consular charges depend on nationality, product, and processing route; no universal USD price is quoted.
- Passport and documents
- General passport rule: validity at least 60 days beyond the permitted stay, subject to listed exceptions. Supporting visas or residence permits must meet the exact eVisa conditions.
- Key restrictions
- A supporting visa or residence permit does not itself confer Turkish admission. Tourist permission is not work authorization.
Supporting references TR_VIS
Entry overview
Complete country guide ↗Bahrain
Nationality-based visa exemption, visa on arrival, official eVisa, or other prior approval; GCC citizens are visa exempt.
- Visa route
- Nationality-based visa exemption, visa on arrival, official eVisa, or other prior approval; GCC citizens are visa exempt.
- How to apply
- Use Bahrain’s official eVisa eligibility checker, select the permitted visitor product, provide passport and requested accommodation, ticket, or financial documents, pay the displayed fee, and retain approval.
- Stay and validity
- Allowed stay, entries, and visa validity depend on the selected product and passport. Do not confuse a visa’s validity period with the permitted stay per visit.
- Fees and charges
- Visa-free entry is free where applicable; paid eVisa or arrival fees depend on the product. The current official checkout, not an older generic BHD figure, should be used.
- Passport and documents
- Confirm passport validity, return/onward travel, accommodation, funds, and any residence-permit conditions in the official checker.
- Key restrictions
- GCC residence is not the same as GCC citizenship. Arrival eligibility and extensions are product specific.
Supporting references BH_VIS
Entry overview
Complete country guide ↗Iraq
Federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region require separate route checks. FCDO’s British-passport guidance states advance federal eVisa, with no federal visa on arrival.
- Visa route
- Federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region require separate route checks. FCDO’s British-passport guidance states advance federal eVisa, with no federal visa on arrival.
- How to apply
- For federal Iraq, check and apply through the official eVisa service before travel; British-passport guidance says at least 24 hours in advance, with extra contingency advisable. For the Kurdistan Region, use its official visit portal or a confirmed eligible arrival route.
- Stay and validity
- British-passport federal guidance lists an eVisa valid for 60 days. Validity is not asserted here as a 60-day authorized stay. Kurdistan Region permission does not authorize travel elsewhere in federal Iraq.
- Fees and charges
- FCDO’s full British-citizen passport guidance quotes USD 160 for the federal eVisa. This is not asserted as the fee for every nationality or for a Kurdistan Region visa.
- Passport and documents
- For the cited British route: at least six months of passport validity, a blank page, and return/onward travel. Confirm nationality-specific requirements and operator documentation.
- Key restrictions
- Do not enter federal Iraq using only Kurdistan Region permission. Travel warnings, route checks, and insurance limitations remain relevant even with an approved visa.
Supporting references IQ_VIS