Entry Requirements

PASSPORTS

The websites listed provide downloadable passport applications as well as the current fees for processing applications. For an up-to-date, country-bycountry listing of passport requirements around the world, go to the “International Travel” tab of the U.S. State Department at http://travel.state.gov

For Residents of Australia You can pick up an application from your local post office or any branch of Passports Australia, but you must schedule an interview at the passport office to present your application materials. Call the Australian Passport Information Service at Phone: 131- 232, or visit the government website at www.passports.gov.au

For Residents of Canada Passport applications are available at travel agencies throughout Canada or from the central Passport Office, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Ottawa, ON K1A 0G3 (Phone: 800/567- 6868; www.ppt.gc.ca). Note: Canadian children who travel must have their own passport. However, if you hold a valid Canadian passport issued before December 11, 2001, that bears the name of your child, the passport remains valid for you and your child until it expires.

For Residents of Ireland You can apply for a 10-year passport at the Passport Office, Setanta Centre, Molesworth Street, Dublin 2 (Phone: 01/671-1633; www. irlgov.ie/iveagh). Those 17 and under and 66 and older must apply for a 3-year passport. You can also apply at 1A South Mall, Cork (Phone: 21/494-4700) or at most main post offices.

For Residents of New Zealand You can pick up a passport application at any New Zealand Passports Office or download it from their website. Contact the Passports Office at Phone: 0800/225-050 in New Zealand or 04/474-8100, or log on to www.passports.govt.nz

For Residents of the United Kingdom To pick up an application for a standard 10-year passport (5-year passport for children 15 and under), visit your nearest passport office, major post office, or travel agency, or contact the United Kingdom Passport Service at Phone: 0870/521-0410 or search its website at www.ukpa.gov.uk

For Residents of the United States Whether you’re applying in person or by mail, you can download passport applications from the U.S. State Department website at http://travel.state.gov To find your regional passport office, either check the U.S. State Department website or call the National Passport Information Center toll-free number (Phone: 877/ 487-2778) for automated information.

VISAS

Nationals of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States (as well as those of a number of other countries) do not require visas to visit the UAE for stays of less than 60 days. They will be granted a free-of-charge One Entry Visit Visa upon arrival. A penalty of AED 100 ($27/£14) per day is charged to visitors who overstay. For longer stays, travelers must obtain a visa before arrival in the UAE. For information about visa requirements, visit www.dubaitourism.co.ae

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

No health certificates are required for entry to the UAE, except for visitors who have been in an area infected by cholera or yellow fever during the past 14 days. However, an AIDS test is required for work or residence in the UAE, and testing must be performed after arrival. For more information, visit www.uaeinteract.org

CUSTOMS WHAT YOU CAN BRING INTO THE UAE

Every visitor to the UAE may bring in, free of duty, their personal effects and 400 cigarettes or 500 grams of tobacco. It is illegal to import drugs or pornography. After collecting your luggage at the airport, your bags will be X-rayed for inspection. There is also a duty-free sales outlet in the Dubai International Airport Arrivals hall. Duty-free allowances include 10 cigarette cartons, 100 cigars, 2 liters of spirits and 2 liters of wine (non- Muslim adults only), and perfume for personal use.

WHAT YOU CAN TAKE HOME FROM DUBAI

Canadian Citizens:
For a clear summary of Canadian rules, write for the booklet I Declare, issued by the Canada Border Services Agency (Phone: 800/461-9999 in Canada, or 204/983-3500; www.cbsaasfc. gc.ca)

U.K. Citizens:
For information, contact HM Customs Phone: Excise at Phone: 0845/ 010-9000 (from outside the U.K., 020/ 8929-0152), or consult their website at www.hmce.gov.uk

Australian Citizens:
A helpful brochure available from Australian consulates or Customs offices is Know Before You Go. For more information, call the Australian Customs Service at Phone: 1300/ 363-263, or log on to www.customs. gov.au

New Zealand Citizens:
Most questions are answered in a free pamphlet available at New Zealand consulates and Customs offices: New Zealand Customs Guide for Travellers, Notice no. 4. For more information, contact New Zealand Customs, The Customhouse, 17–21 Whitmore St., Box 2218, Wellington (Phone: 04/473-6099 or 0800/428-786; www.customs.govt.nz)