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Revealed: Visa on arrival destinations for UAE residents

Here is the list of countries you can visit using a UAE residency visa

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With travel rates surging during the season of Ramadan, Easter and Eid, UAE residents are on the lookout for easy travel to destinations. Hassle-free visa countries have seen an upward search trend during these periods.

With Easter coming up on April 9 followed by Eid Al-Fitr on April 20 or 21, depending on the moon sighting. Travellers have multiple access to multiple countries using a UAE residency visa.

Visa on-arrival destinations for UAE residents

  • Azerbaijan
  • Georgia
  • Maldives
  • Montenegro
  • Nepal
  • Seychelles
  • Armenia
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Malaysia
  • Singapore
  • Brunei
  • Mauritius
  • Sri Lanka
  • Indonesia
  • Thailand

Most destinations on the list are within a five-hour distance from the UAE, making it easily accessible for short holidays.

According to research by Skyscanner, over 52 percent of UAE travellers are searching for trips for a week or less.

“With Easter coinciding with Ramadan during 2023, travellers from the Middle East are planning their trips during this period and making the most of time with family and friends,” said Ayoub El Mamoun, Skyscanner Travel Expert.

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