UAE vs GCC Countries eVisa Comparison
Compare visa options across Gulf Cooperation Council countries including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain.
Fees and processing below come from the same product data used on Pricing and Apply — not third-party quotes. Confirm eligibility on each destination hub before you start.
United Arab Emirates5 working daysUS$ 150Best for: Hub-city business plus leisure
Capital · Abu Dhabi
Saudi Arabia3 working daysUS$ 129Best for: Kingdom-focused heritage and expanding tourism
Capital · Riyadh
Qatar3 working daysUS$ 90Best for: Doha stopovers and compact capital visits
Capital · Doha
Oman3 working daysUS$ 82Best for: Nature, wadis, and quieter Gulf scenery
Capital · Muscat
Bahrain3 working daysUS$ 54Best for: Short island hops and regional meetings
Capital · Manama
How to use this comparison
Compare visa options across Gulf Cooperation Council countries including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain.
Start with the fee snapshot, then scan trip-fit notes. Open each destination hub for requirements and nationality rules before applying, or run the visa requirements checker.
Government fees shown are minimums from our product data and can vary by visa type and nationality at checkout. The service fee is a fixed US$ 59.99 per applicant.
Fee & processing snapshot
Side-by-side figures from the same destination modules used across United eVisa.
United Arab EmiratesUS$ 150Saudi ArabiaUS$ 129QatarUS$ 90OmanUS$ 82BahrainUS$ 54LowestBars show the minimum government fee per destination. Service fee (US$ 59.99) is charged separately and is identical for every country.
| Feature | United Arab Emirates | Saudi Arabia | Qatar | Oman | Bahrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gov fee (from) | US$ 150 | US$ 129 | US$ 90 | US$ 82 | US$ 54Lowest gov fee |
| Typical processing | 5 working days | 3 working days | 3 working days | 3 working days | 3 working days |
| Rush, on request | 1 working day | 5 hours | 1 working day | 1 working day | 1 working day |
| Sample visa | Tourist Visa (Single Entry for 30 days) | Tourist eVisa (Multiple Entries for 3 months) | Tourist Evisa (Single Entry for 30 days) | Tourist Evisa | Tourist Evisa (Single Entry for 14 days) |
| Best for | Hub-city business plus leisure | Kingdom-focused heritage and expanding tourism | Doha stopovers and compact capital visits | Nature, wadis, and quieter Gulf scenery | Short island hops and regional meetings |
Trip fit
Itinerary strengths for each destination — use these to shortlist before you open Apply.
Saudi Arabia
US$ 129 fromBest for: Kingdom-focused heritage and expanding tourism
- Access to Riyadh, Jeddah, and expanding tourism circuits
- Strong fit for pilgrimage-adjacent and heritage travel
- Growing leisure destinations beyond traditional business trips
- Useful when your Gulf plan centers on the Kingdom
Continue on each destination hub
Requirements, how-to-apply, and rejection-risk pages use the same guidance model as other United eVisa hubs.
United Arab Emirates
Middle East
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Currency
- UAE Dirham (AED)
- Language
- Arabic (English widely used)
Saudi Arabia
Asia
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Currency
- Saudi Riyal (SAR)
- Language
- Arabic
Qatar
Middle East
- Capital
- Doha
- Currency
- Qatari Riyal (QAR)
- Language
- Arabic
Oman
Middle East
- Capital
- Muscat
- Currency
- Omani Rial (OMR)
- Language
- Arabic
Bahrain
Middle East
- Capital
- Manama
- Currency
- Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
- Language
- Arabic and English
Bottom line
Pick UAE for hub-city convenience, Saudi Arabia for Kingdom-centered itineraries, Qatar for compact Doha stops, Oman for quieter scenery, and Bahrain for short regional hops. Confirm government fees in the product-data table, then apply for the destination that matches your route.
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FAQ
Quick answers about fees and how this page is built.
Where do comparison fees come from?
Government fee figures are the minimum govFee values from our destination product data — the same source used on Pricing, the Fee Calculator, and Apply. They are not scraped quotes.
Does this page include the service fee?
The snapshot highlights government fees and processing. Our fixed service fee is US$ 59.99 per applicant, shown separately on Pricing and in the Fee Calculator.
How should I choose between these destinations?
Match the “Best for” line and advantage notes to your itinerary, open each destination hub to confirm eligibility, then apply for the country that fits the trip.
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