Symphony to Middle East

[Worldtraveler22]

On 8/28/2023 at 9:57 AM, PaulMCO said:

why worry about Dubai,  It has always been for most Nationalities a Visa on arrival good for 30 days.  No formality just an entry stamp in your passports. 

 

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Visa on arrival the airport, but not sure about cruise ship.

[PaulMCO]

1 hour ago, Worldtraveler22 said:

Visa on arrival the airport, but not sure about cruise ship.

IT DOES NOT MAKE A DIFFERENCE,  Land or sea or air it is the same -- unless you are a GCC resident.

[Worldtraveler22]

Thanks Paul.  I was looking to confirm this on an official web page and can’t find it.  Do you know how to find it?

[Jayayeff]

On 8/29/2023 at 9:52 PM, Worldtraveler22 said:

Thanks Paul.  I was looking to confirm this on an official web page and can’t find it.  Do you know how to find it?

 

The information you have already been given is correct...

 

Visa on arrival | The Official Portal of the UAE Government

 

[David F]

From Crystal today

Egypt

Transiting Egypt as a port of call - All Nationals except for Israeli can be issued “QuikTrip” visas on arrival free of charge when transiting Egypt as a port of call only (not flying out (debarking the ship). 

 

Flying into Egypt (embarking the ship or flying out (debarking the ship) - Most nationals including United States, United Kingdom, European Union member states, Australian, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Malaysia, Norway, Russia, Serbia, South Korea, Ukraine, traveling as tourists can obtain visas on arrival.  The applicable visa fee imposed by the respective country will be billed to your onboard account.  Please note, the list is of eligible nationalities is subject to change without notice.  To avoid delays it is recommended an Egyptian E-visa prior to departure at https://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg.

 

Oman

Transiting Oman as a port of call - Oman does not require guests of any nationality except Israeli to have a visa when transiting Oman as a port of call only, not flying in or out of the country.

 

Flying into Oman (embarking the ship), flying out of Oman (debarking the ship) or participating in overland excursions involving flights –To apply for your E-visa please visit the official Royal Oman Police website at https://evisa.rop.gov.om/

 

UAE (United Arab Emirates)

Nationals of the following countries cab obtain visas on arrival at both airport and cruise port:

 

Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Korea (South), Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Latvia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, St. Vincent and Grenadines,  an Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay and Vatican City.

 

If your nationality is not listed, or you want to confirm the most current information please visit the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates Visa Information page at Visas For Non-US Citizens | UAE Embassy in Washington, DC (uae-embassy.org)  

Edited September 18, 2023 by David F
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