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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expanded a special entry visa scheme to include Kenyan nationals and citizens of five other countries, but applicants must meet one important condition before qualifying.
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) announced the changes on June 25, 2026, confirming that the Entry Visa for Nationals of Certain Countries now covers six additional nationalities.
Under the revised arrangement, eligible applicants can obtain either a 14-day or 60-day entry visa, depending on their travel needs.
The six nationalities newly included in the scheme are:
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India was previously the only nationality eligible under this particular visa category.
However, inclusion on the list does not automatically qualify every Kenyan or other eligible national for the visa.
The ICP requires applicants to hold a valid residence permit issued by one of nine qualifying countries.
The requirement also applies to family members accompanying the main applicant.
The United States, EU member states and the United Kingdom were already included in the qualifying residence-country list.
