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Does the residence permit change anything?
For most nationalities it does not: what counts is the passport you travel with. If you hold a Turkish, Kosovan or Syrian passport, for example, you need a visa before you travel, even with a German residence permit.
There are exceptions. Indian nationals with a valid residence permit from an EU country can usually get a visa on arrival. Our visa checker shows you whether this applies to your country.
Why we still need your residence permit
Please also upload the front and back of your residence permit, even if it makes no difference to whether you need a visa.
What to look out for
Your residence permit should be valid for the whole trip so that you can return to Germany without any problems. If it expires soon, renew it before you travel.
If you travel with a German travel document for refugees or for foreigners (Reiseausweis), different rules apply. In that case, please call us before you apply.
Last updated: 21 October 2026. Private visa agency, not a government authority. The UAE immigration authority decides on every visa.
Sources for this guide
The information above is based on these pages. Only the UAE authorities decide on your visa.
- Visa on arrival (opens in a new tab)u.ae · UAE government portal
- Do you need an entry permit or a visa to enter the UAE? (opens in a new tab)u.ae · UAE government portal
Sources checked on 24 October 2026
Dubaivisum.de is a private visa agency, not an authority.