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Information on UAE entry rules for people in Australia: regular Australian passport holders receive a free 30-day visit visa on arrival, while official and diplomatic passport holders must arrange a visa in advance with the UAE Consulate-General. Other nationalities generally apply before travel.
Where to apply in Australia
Information page published under the UAE Consulate-General in Melbourne (consular section); the Embassy in Canberra's own visa page returned an error. Official/diplomatic visas go to the Consulate-General.
Melbourne consular section: +61 3 9622 2200 as printed on the page, MelbourneCon@mofaic.gov.ae.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of the United Arab Emirates.
How to apply
Regular Australian passport: no advance application; the visit visa is issued at the UAE port of entry | official/diplomatic passports: submit passport, return ticket, DFAT third-person note, application form and photos to the Consulate-General | other nationalities: apply before travel, for example via airline or hotel sponsor
Documents you need
- Passport valid at least 6 months
- Confirmed return/onward ticket
- For official/diplomatic: DFAT note, application form with sponsor details, two photos (Defence members also need a UAE Military Attache letter)
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: free visit visa on arrival for regular Australian passports; extension and overstay fees apply but amounts are not stated
Processing time: Transit visa (96 hours) about 7-10 working days if sponsored.
Good to know
Page carries no date and mentions the Melbourne consulate, which is not listed as a UAE post in the project's DFAT-based list; check it is still current. The Canberra visa page and the MoFA visa-exemption page returned 404 errors today.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by United Arab Emirates's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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