25+ Countries that UAE Residents Can Visit on a UK Visa

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Availing a UK visa is quite a tedious process, but once you get hold of it, you get a bonus for UK visa-free countries - an entry pass for several countries. 

While it is quite common to get overwhelmed by the process of a UK visa from Dubai, you can visit almost 40 countries and territories that are visa-free! 

So, here are some of the top countries to visit with a UK visa:

  • United Kingdom

includes all parts of the UK.

  • Mexico

Visa validity: three months

Permitted visa type: all valid, used/unused multiple-entry visas

Entry policies: your UK visa and passport must be valid for your entire stay in the country.

  • Panama

Visa validity: 30 days

Permitted visa type: all valid multiple-entry visas

Entry policies: must be used at least once to enter the UK before

The UK visa must be valid for at least six months, while the passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of arrival.

Proof of economic solvency for a minimum of $500 USD

  • Anguilla

Visa validity: 90 days

Permitted visa type: all valid, used/unused multiple-entry visas

  • Bermuda

Visa validity: 30 days

Permitted visa type: all valid, used/unused multiple-entry visas

Entry policies: UK visas and passports must be valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the intended date of departure from Bermuda.

  • Bonaire

Visa validity: 90 days

Permitted visa type: all valid, used/unused multiple-entry visas

  • British Virgin Islands

Visa validity: 180 days

Permitted visa type: all valid, used/unused multiple-entry visas

Entry policies: UK visas must have at least six months of validity from the day of arrival.

  • Curacao

Visa validity: 90 days

Permitted visa type: all valid, used/unused multiple-entry visas

  • Sint Maarten

Visa validity: 90 days
Permitted visa type: None
Entry policies: UK residence permits must have a validity of at least 30 days from the date of arrival.

  • Turks and Caicos

Visa validity: 90 days
Permitted visa type: all valid, used/unused multiple entry visas except for transit 

  • Albania

Visa validity: 90 days
Permitted visa type: all valid, used multiple entry visas
Entry policies: UK visa must be used at least once to enter the UK. 

  • Georgia

Visa validity: 90 days
Permitted visa type: all valid, used/unused multiple entry visas
Entry policies: total stay period must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period. 

  • Gibraltar

Visa validity: 180 days
Permitted visa type: all valid, used/unused multiple-entry visas
Entry policies: UK visa must have at least six months of validity, and the UK residence permit must be valid for 12 months or more.

  • North Macedonia

Visa validity: 15 days
Permitted visa type: all valid, used/unused multiple-entry visas
Entry policies: UK visas must be valid for at least five days or more, and the total stay period must not exceed three months in a six-month period. 

  • Serbia

Visa validity: 90 days
Permitted visa type: all valid, used/unused multiple-entry visas
Entry policies: UK visa must be valid for your entire stay, and stay duration must not exceed 90 days in a 180-day stay. 

  • Dominican Republic

Visa validity: 90 days
Permitted visa type: all valid, used/unused multiple-entry visas except transit
Entry policies: visitors arriving by land or sea must purchase a tourist card on arrival; on arrival by air, the tourist card is included in the airfare.
Passports must have at least six months of validity. 

  • Montenegro

Visa validity: 30 days
Permitted visa type: all valid, used/unused multiple-entry visas
Entry policies: UK visa must be valid for your entire stay in the country.

  • Thailand

Visa validity: 60 days
Permitted visa type: None
Entry policies: visa is not exempt but is eligible for Thailand e-visa online.
 

  • Egypt

Visa validity: 30 days
Permitted visa type: all valid multiple-entry visas
Entry policies: visas are not exempt but eligible for visa-on-arrival.
UK visa must be used at least once to enter the UK. 

  • Costa Rica

Visa validity: 30 days
Permitted visa type: all valid, used/unused multiple-entry Tire 1, 2, 4, or 5 visas
Entry policies: visitor visas are not accepted, while UK Tier 1, 2, 4, 5, or BRPs must be valid for at least three months.

  • Qatar

Visa validity: 30 days
Permitted visa type: all valid, used/unused multiple-entry visas except transit
Entry policies: visa is not exempt but is eligible for Qatar ETA.
UK visa must be valid for at least 30 days from the date of arrival. 

  • Saudi Arabia

Visa validity: 90 days
Permitted visa type: all valid, used/unused multiple-entry visas except transit
Entry rules: visa is not exempt but eligible for visa-on-arrival.
UK visa must be used at least once to enter the UK. 

  • Bahamas

Authorized nationalities: India
Visa validity: 90 days
Permitted visa type: all valid, used/unused multiple-entry visas 

  • Cayman Islands

Authorized nationalities: China, India, Jamaica
Visa validity: 30 days
Permitted visa type: all valid, used/unused multiple-entry visas
Entry policies: must arrive directly from the UK 

  • Peru

Authorized nationalities: China, India
Visa validity: 180 days
Permitted visa type: all valid, used/unused multiple-entry visas
Entry policies: UK visas must be valid for at least six months from the date of arrival.
 

  • United Arab Emirates

Authorized nationalities: India
Visa validity: 14 days
Permitted visa type: None
Entry policies: visas are not exempt but eligible for visa-on-arrival.
UK visa must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry.

Eligible UK Visas

  • UK visitor visa
  • UK student visa
  • UK work visa
  • UK family visa
  • UK transit visa
  • UK residence visa
Now if you are planning to get a UK visa from Dubai, here is a quick UK visa requirement guide:

Documents

  • UAE residence visa with a validity of 180 days
  • Original passport with at least six months of validity and two blank pages
  • NOC letter stating the designation, salary, joining date, and purpose of travel for the employee addressing the British embassy.
  • For partners, investors, and owners, a valid trade license copy, a cover letter stating monthly income, and passport details
  • Two recent passport-size photographs clicked against a white background.
  • Financial proof of the last six months demonstrating you have enough funds to cover your stay
  • An invitation letter (if any & applicable)
  • An invitation letter is mandatory in the case of a business visa.
The UK visa process is lengthy and stressful, as the lengthy process and lack of proper guidance might even delay the approval. But as said, obtaining a UK visa comes with an entry pass to numerous countries; however, make sure you abide by the entry policies.
Location: Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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