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ZimbabwePassport validity
6 monthsThe UAE government portal says passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into the UAE.
UAE Government portal — do you need an entry permit or a visa to enter the UAE?✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
United Arab Emirates visa requirements · checked 26 September 2026
Visa & Entry Requirements for United Arab Emirates
Most travellers can visit the United Arab Emirates without going to an embassy: 33 passports enter visa-free, 111 apply online for an eVisa and 54 get a visa on arrival.
Dubai’s tourism department says citizens of more than 80 countries are able to get a visa on arrival in Dubai; it describes a multiple-entry visa upon arrival valid for 6 months from the date of entry for a stay of 90 days total, and a visa on arrival valid for 30 days from the date of entry. The EU–UAE short-stay visa waiver agreement provides for visa-free travel for citizens of the Union for a maximum period of 90 days in any 180-day period. The UAE government portal says a tourist visa is for those who are not eligible for visa on arrival or visa-free entry, and that you can apply for one through airlines, hotels and travel agents.
33
Passports visa-free
111
eVisa or eTA online
54
Visa on arrival
0
Embassy visa required
Do I need a visa for United Arab Emirates? Quick answers
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United States
Visa on arrival
90 days
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United Kingdom
Visa on arrival
90 days
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Germany
Visa-free
90 days
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India
eVisa
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China
Visa on arrival
90 days
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Canada
Visa on arrival
90 days
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Australia
Visa on arrival
90 days
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Poland
Visa-free
90 days
Another passport? Use the checker or find it in the table below.
Visa for United Arab Emirates — requirements summary
- Visa-free: 33 (17%)
- Visa on arrival: 54 (27%)
- eVisa: 111 (56%)
All travellers must meet the entry rules set by United Arab Emirates, and they depend on your nationality. Find your passport below — you may be able to enter visa-free, or need an eVisa, a visa on arrival or a visa from an embassy.
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United Arab Emirates visa types, fees and processing times
Visa on Arrival — 30 days
On arrival- Valid for
- 30 days
- Entries
- Multiple
- Extension
- Possible
Fee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.
Visa on Arrival — 90 days
On arrival- Max stay
- 90 days
- Valid for
- 180 days
- Entries
- Multiple
Fee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.
Single-entry tourist visa — 30 days
eVisa- Fee
- 200 AED
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Valid for
- 60 days
- Entries
- Single
- Extension
- Possible
GDRFA Dubai adds value added tax (5%) and says the total amount may vary. ICP lists, for visas issued through tourism establishments, an application fee of AED 100, an issuance fee of AED 100 per month for a single entry (AED 200 per month for multiple entry) and a smart-service fee of AED 100.
Official application site →Single-entry tourist visa — 60 days
eVisa- Fee
- 300 AED
- Max stay
- 60 days
- Valid for
- 60 days
- Entries
- Single
- Extension
- Possible
GDRFA Dubai adds value added tax (5%) and says the total amount may vary. ICP lists, for visas issued through tourism establishments, an application fee of AED 100, an issuance fee of AED 100 per month for a single entry (AED 200 per month for multiple entry) and a smart-service fee of AED 100.
Official application site →Transit Visa (48 / 96 hours)
Visa- Fee
- 50 AED
GDRFA Dubai lists the fee as AED 50, plus fees for the intermediary’s service (airlines). It says applications should be submitted through approved airlines and lists the service channels as the websites of the intermediary (Emirates Airlines, Flydubai, Dnata, airport hotel, etc.). The UAE Embassy in Washington says the transit visa is issued by the airlines and to make sure to receive a copy of the visa before traveling.
Entry requirements for United Arab Emirates
Vaccinations: Yellow fever
9 monthsWHO lists the United Arab Emirates as requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries determined by WHO to be at risk for yellow fever transmission, including travellers having transited more than 12 hours through the airport of such a country.
WHO, International Travel and Health, Annex 1 — countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
Travel insurance
ICP lists a valid health insurance policy within the UAE among the terms and conditions for issuing a visa, and GDRFA Dubai lists medical insurance valid in UAE among the terms for its single-entry tourist visa. No official source we could read requires insurance of visitors who receive a visa on arrival.
ICP — Issuance of a Visa (service card, terms and conditions)✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026
Return or onward ticket
Dubai's tourism department lists a confirmed airline booking among the documents for a tourist visa, and the federal ICP lists a return travel ticket among its visa conditions. The UAE Embassy in Washington tells US citizens, who get a visa on arrival, that they must have a round-trip airline ticket or a confirmed ticket to another destination.
Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (Visit Dubai) — visa requirements by nationality✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
Proof of funds
5-yearNo official source we could read sets a proof-of-funds requirement for visitors who receive a visa on arrival or a standard tourist visa. The UAE government portal says that to obtain the multiple entry 5-year tourist visa, the applicant must have a bank balance of USD 4,000 or its equivalent in foreign currencies during the last six months.
UAE Government portal — Tourist visa✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
Overstay penalties
AED 50The ICP says a fine of AED 50 is imposed for each day of overstay after the entry permit has expired or been cancelled, starting the day after the grace period for that type of entry permit ends. No official page we read states how long that grace period is for a visit or tourist entry permit.
Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) — Visa cancellation✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026
Customs allowances
AED 60,000,Dubai Customs says all passengers arriving in the country are to declare cash amounts exceeding AED 60,000, or the equivalent in other currencies and traveller’s cheques, by filling in the declaration form. Passengers under 18 should not carry amounts exceeding that limit, and amounts they carry are added to the allowed limit of their legal guardian if accompanying them.
Dubai Customs — goods accompanying passengers, cash amounts declaration✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
United Arab Emirates visa requirements statistics
198
Passports covered
111
Most common: eVisa
33
Least common: Visa-free
17%
Visa-free access
Visa-free stays by length
- 90 days · 27 passports
Understanding United Arab Emirates visa requirements
We track the entry rules of United Arab Emirates for 198 passports. The most common situation is eVisa, which applies to 111 passports (56%). 17% of passports can enter without a visa. The least common is visa-free (33 passports).
Entry categories for United Arab Emirates
- Visa-free entry: 33 passports can enter without a visa, for up to 90 days.
- Visa on arrival: 54 passports get their visa at the airport or border.
- eVisa: 111 passports can apply for an electronic visa online.
What else you need to enter United Arab Emirates
- Passport validity: The UAE government portal says passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into the UAE.
- Travel insurance: ICP lists a valid health insurance policy within the UAE among the terms and conditions for issuing a visa, and GDRFA Dubai lists medical insurance valid in UAE among the terms for its single-entry tourist visa.
- Return or onward ticket: Dubai's tourism department lists a confirmed airline booking among the documents for a tourist visa, and the federal ICP lists a return travel ticket among its visa conditions.
- Proof of funds: No official source we could read sets a proof-of-funds requirement for visitors who receive a visa on arrival or a standard tourist visa.
Open your passport in the table for the exact rules — maximum stay, fees, how to apply and the official source. Entry rules change at short notice: confirm with the embassy of United Arab Emirates or its official immigration website before you travel.
Frequently asked questions about United Arab Emirates visas
Do I need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Most travellers can visit the United Arab Emirates without going to an embassy: 33 passports enter visa-free, 111 apply online for an eVisa and 54 get a visa on arrival. It depends on your passport — check yours.
Do US citizens need a visa for the UAE?
No. The UAE Embassy in Washington says US citizens are not required to apply for a visa before traveling: a visa is issued upon entry, allowing a maximum stay of 90 days, non-renewable, whether continuously or intermittently, within 180 days calculated from the date of first entry. It adds that a fine of AED 50 is imposed for each day over the 90 days.
How long can EU citizens stay in the UAE?
The EU–UAE short-stay visa waiver agreement provides for visa-free travel for citizens of the Union for a maximum period of 90 days in any 180-day period. It defines a citizen of the Union as a national of a Member State, and ‘Member State’ as any Member State of the Union with the exception of the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Can Indian citizens get a UAE visa on arrival?
ICP issues a 14-day entry visa to Indian ordinary passport holders and their family members who hold a valid visa, residence permit or US Green Card issued by the US, EU or UK, or a valid residence permit issued by Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada, Singapore or New Zealand (issuance fee AED 100 plus smart services fee AED 100; it can be extended only once and for the same duration). The UAE Embassy in Washington says Indian citizens with U.S. visas, green cards, UK residence permits or EU residence permits can obtain an entry visa upon arrival, valid for 14 days, for a fee of AED 100. Dubai’s tourism department says that Indian citizens without one of the documents it lists will need to apply for a visa through airlines, hotels or travel partners, or other organisations based in the UAE.
How much does a UAE tourist visa cost?
GDRFA Dubai lists AED 200 for a 30-day and AED 300 for a 60-day single-entry tourist visa, in addition to value added tax (5%), and says the total amount may vary. ICP lists, for visas issued through tourism establishments, an application fee of AED 100, an issuance fee of AED 100 per month for a single entry or AED 200 per month for multiple entry, and a smart-service fee of AED 100.
Do I need a visa to transit through Dubai or Abu Dhabi?
GDRFA Dubai issues a 48/96-hour transit visa that allows a foreign national transiting through the country’s airports to enter the country as a visitor. It says applications should be submitted through approved airlines, lists the service channels as the websites of the intermediary (Emirates Airlines, Flydubai, Dnata, airport hotel, etc.), and gives the fee as AED 50 plus fees for the intermediary’s service. The UAE Embassy in Washington says the 96-hour transit visa is issued by the airlines and to make sure to receive a copy of the visa before traveling.
Do US citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
US citizens get a visa on arrival in the United Arab Emirates for 90 days. Full rules for United States passport holders.
Do UK citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
UK citizens get a visa on arrival in the United Arab Emirates for 90 days. Full rules for United Kingdom passport holders.
Do German citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
German citizens can visit the United Arab Emirates visa-free for 90 days. Full rules for Germany passport holders.
What documents do I need to enter the United Arab Emirates?
Passport validity: The UAE government portal says passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into the UAE. Travel insurance: ICP lists a valid health insurance policy within the UAE among the terms and conditions for issuing a visa, and GDRFA Dubai lists medical insurance valid in UAE among the terms for its single-entry tourist visa. Return or onward ticket: Dubai's tourism department lists a confirmed airline booking among the documents for a tourist visa, and the federal ICP lists a return travel ticket among its visa conditions. Proof of funds: No official source we could read sets a proof-of-funds requirement for visitors who receive a visa on arrival or a standard tourist visa.
How long can I stay in the United Arab Emirates without a visa?
Up to 90 days for every visa-free passport.
How many countries can visit United Arab Emirates without a visa?
33 of 198 passports can enter United Arab Emirates visa-free (17%). 54 more get a visa on arrival, 111 can apply online (eVisa or eTA), and 0 need a visa from an embassy.
Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0) — official sources are linked on each passport page. Gaps filled from the Passport Index dataset (MIT).
Travelling from United Arab Emirates?
Where can United Arab Emirates citizens travel visa-free?
United Arab Emirates passport holders can visit 128 countries without a visa. Open a country for the exact rules.
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Albania
90d
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Andorra
90d
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Angola
30d
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Antigua and Barbuda
90d
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Argentina
90d
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Armenia
180d
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Austria
90d
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Azerbaijan
90d
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Bahamas
90d
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Bahrain
∞
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Barbados
90d
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Belarus
90d
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Belgium
90d
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
90d
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Botswana
90d
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Brazil
90d
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Brunei
30d
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Bulgaria
90d
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Burkina Faso
∞
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Chad
∞
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Chile
90d
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China
30d
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Colombia
90d
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Costa Rica
180d
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Croatia
90d
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Cuba
90d
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Cyprus
90d
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Czechia
90d
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Denmark
90d
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Dominica
180d
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Dominican Republic
∞
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Ecuador
90d
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Egypt
180d
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El Salvador
180d
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Equatorial Guinea
90d
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Estonia
90d
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Fiji
120d
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Finland
90d
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France
90d
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Gambia
90d
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Georgia
90d
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Germany
90d
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Greece
90d
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Grenada
90d
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Guatemala
90d
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Haiti
90d
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Honduras
90d
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Hong Kong
30d
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Hungary
90d
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Iceland
90d
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Iran
15d
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Ireland
90d
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Israel
90d
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Italy
90d
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Japan
90d
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Jordan
90d
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Kazakhstan
30d
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Kiribati
90d
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Kosovo
90d
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Kuwait
∞
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Kyrgyzstan
60d
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Latvia
90d
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Lebanon
180d
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Liechtenstein
90d
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Lithuania
90d
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Luxembourg
90d
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Macau
90d
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Malaysia
90d
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Mali
90d
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Malta
90d
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Mauritius
90d
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Mexico
180d
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Micronesia
30d
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Moldova
90d
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Monaco
90d
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Mongolia
30d
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Montenegro
90d
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Morocco
90d
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Mozambique
30d
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Nauru
∞
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Netherlands
90d
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Nicaragua
90d
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North Macedonia
90d
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Norway
90d
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Oman
∞
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Pakistan
90d
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Palestine
∞
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Panama
90d
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Papua New Guinea
30d
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Paraguay
90d
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Peru
90d
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Philippines
30d
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Poland
90d
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Portugal
90d
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Qatar
∞
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Romania
90d
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Russia
90d
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
90d
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Saint Lucia
60d
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
90d
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San Marino
90d
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Sao Tome and Principe
15d
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Saudi Arabia
∞
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Senegal
90d
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Serbia
90d
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Seychelles
90d
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Singapore
30d
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Slovakia
90d
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Slovenia
90d
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Solomon Islands
90d
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South Africa
90d
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South Korea
90d
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Spain
90d
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Sudan
∞
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Sweden
90d
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Switzerland
90d
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Syria
∞
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Tajikistan
30d
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Thailand
60d
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Tonga
60d
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Tunisia
90d
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Türkiye
90d
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Ukraine
90d
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Uruguay
90d
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Uzbekistan
30d
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Vanuatu
120d
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Vatican City
90d
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Zambia
90d