Country Visa Comparison Tool

Turkey, Thailand, and Malaysia generally have the easiest visa processes from Dubai. Turkey issues e-Visas online in minutes to eligible passports (many passports common in the UAE, such as Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Filipino, qualify only with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit; a UAE residence permit does not count), since 15 September 2026 Thailand admits Indian, Filipino and many other passports visa-free for tourism stays of up to 30 days but limits visa-on-arrival to Azerbaijani, Belarusian and Serbian passports, and Malaysia offers eNTRI for certain passports. Georgia admits holders of a valid UAE residence permit without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; nationals of 17 countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nigeria, need at least a year left on the permit.

Japan does not charge a government visa fee for most nationalities (only VFS charges apply). Malaysia and Thailand also have very low government fees. Among Western countries, Turkey is the most affordable.

All Schengen countries charge the same government fee (EUR 90 as of 2024). The difference lies in VFS/application centre fees, which vary by country from AED 140-155.

The US visa is generally considered more difficult due to the mandatory in-person interview and higher rejection rates for first-time applicants. The UK visa does not require an interview and has a more straightforward document-based process, though it still requires strong financial evidence.

Consider: visa difficulty (based on your nationality and profile), total cost, processing time, flight duration, best travel season, and your travel history. First-time travellers should consider easier destinations to build their passport before applying to stricter countries.

Yes, you can apply for multiple visas simultaneously from Dubai. However, be aware that your passport needs to be with the embassy during processing. Plan your applications so passport handover times do not overlap.