{
  "id": "visa/entry-rules-vary-by-passport",
  "signature": "AI tells every traveler that the UAE (Dubai) is visa-free for tourists",
  "signature_zh": "",
  "regex": "(uae.*visa|dubai.*visa|visa.*uae|abu.dhabi.*visa|emirates.*visa.on.arrival)",
  "domain": "visa",
  "category": "administrative_barrier",
  "subcategory": null,
  "root_cause": "UAE entry rules vary sharply by passport. Many nationalities get visa-free entry or visa on arrival (30–90 days), GCC citizens enter freely, but others must arrange an e-visa or sponsored visa in advance. Always check your specific passport's rule and validity/onward-ticket requirements.",
  "root_cause_type": "generic",
  "root_cause_zh": "",
  "versions": [
    {
      "version": "any",
      "introduced": null,
      "deprecated": null,
      "removed": null,
      "behavior_change": null,
      "status": "active"
    }
  ],
  "os_specific": {},
  "dead_ends": [
    {
      "action": "Assume Dubai/UAE is visa-free for all tourists because it is a global hub",
      "why_fails": "Visa-free and visa-on-arrival access depends on nationality. Travelers whose passports are not on the eligible list must obtain a visa (often sponsored by an airline, hotel, or via the official e-visa) before arrival, or face denied boarding.",
      "fail_rate": 0.7,
      "condition": "",
      "sources": [
        "https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id"
      ]
    },
    {
      "action": "Travel with a passport valid for under 6 months",
      "why_fails": "The UAE generally requires at least 6 months' passport validity on entry; a shorter validity can result in refused boarding regardless of visa status.",
      "fail_rate": 0.5,
      "condition": "Passport with under 6 months validity",
      "sources": []
    }
  ],
  "workarounds": [
    {
      "action": "Check your passport's specific entry rule on the official UAE government portal before booking.",
      "success_rate": 0.9,
      "how": "Use u.ae to confirm whether you get visa-free entry, visa on arrival, or must apply for an e-visa, and the permitted duration.",
      "condition": "",
      "sources": [
        "https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id"
      ]
    },
    {
      "action": "If a pre-arranged visa is required, apply via the official e-visa or have your airline/hotel sponsor it well before travel.",
      "success_rate": 0.8,
      "how": "Apply through the UAE's official e-visa channels or a sponsoring airline/hotel; ensure 6+ months passport validity.",
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    }
  ],
  "workarounds_zh": [],
  "transition_graph": {
    "leads_to": [],
    "preceded_by": [],
    "frequently_confused_with": []
  },
  "official_doc_url": null,
  "official_doc_section": null,
  "error_code": null,
  "verification_tier": "ai_generated",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "fix_success_rate": 0.85,
  "resolvable": "true",
  "first_seen": "2024-01-01",
  "last_confirmed": "2026-06-14",
  "last_updated": "2026-06-14",
  "evidence_count": 3,
  "tags": [],
  "locale": "en",
  "aliases": [
    "visa/entry-rules-vary-by-passport/ae"
  ]
}