Nationalities That Can Enter UAE with Smart Gate

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The UAE Smart Gate system allows eligible travelers to enter the UAE quickly without needing to go through traditional passport control. Several nationalities, along with certain residency and visa holders, are allowed to use the Smart Gate. As of recent updates, the following can typically use the system:

  1. UAE citizens: Holders of a UAE passport or Emirates ID.
  2. GCC nationals: Nationals from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries (e.g., Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar).
  3. UAE residents: Individuals holding a valid UAE residence visa and Emirates ID.
  4. Visa-on-arrival eligible countries: Citizens of countries that are eligible for a visa on arrival in the UAE, including countries from Europe, North America, and select countries in Asia and Oceania.
  5. Pre-registered travelers: Certain frequent travelers, or those who have pre-registered and have biometric information on file, may also be able to use the Smart Gate.

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List of Countries That Can Use Smart Gates to Enter UAE

Here is a list of countries whose citizens are typically eligible to use the UAE Smart Gate system (this is mainly for visa-on-arrival eligible nationalities):

European Union/Schengen Area Countries:

  1. Austria
  2. Belgium
  3. Bulgaria
  4. Croatia
  5. Cyprus
  6. Czech Republic
  7. Denmark
  8. Estonia
  9. Finland
  10. France
  11. Germany
  12. Greece
  13. Hungary
  14. Iceland
  15. Italy
  16. Latvia
  17. Lithuania
  18. Luxembourg
  19. Malta
  20. Netherlands
  21. Norway
  22. Poland
  23. Portugal
  24. Romania
  25. Slovakia
  26. Slovenia
  27. Spain
  28. Sweden
  29. Switzerland

Other European Countries:

  1. Ireland
  2. United Kingdom
  3. Monaco
  4. Vatican City

Americas:

  1. United States
  2. Canada
  3. Argentina
  4. Brazil
  5. Chile
  6. Uruguay

Asia-Pacific:

  1. Australia
  2. New Zealand
  3. Japan
  4. South Korea
  5. Singapore
  6. Malaysia
  7. Brunei
  8. Hong Kong (SAR China)

Other Countries:

  1. Russia
  2. Ukraine

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries:

  1. Saudi Arabia
  2. Bahrain
  3. Kuwait
  4. Oman
  5. Qatar

This list includes countries whose citizens can typically use the Smart Gate system either because they are eligible for visa on arrival or are part of the GCC. Eligibility requirements and processes may change, so it's recommended to check before traveling.

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