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Can I travel to the UAE with a minor of whom I am not a parent or guardian?

Yes, with a power of attorney signed by their parents or guardians in front of a notary public, which must be duly legalized.

Does an Argentine citizen need to apply for a visa to enter the UAE?

No, you do not need a visa, only a passport (valid for at least 6 more months at the time of travel), which enables a maximum stay of 90 days in the UAE.

Does the Argentine Republic have an Embassy in the UAE?

Yes, the Argentine Republic has its Embassy in Abu Dhabi. Its website is https://eearb.cancilleria.gob.ar/

I am not an Argentine citizen, but I live in Argentina and I have permanent residence, do I need to apply for a visa to travel to the UAE?

The need to apply for a visa is based exclusively on the passport with which you will enter the UAE. If the country that issued your passport has a visa waiver agreement with the UAE, then you will not need to apply for a visa. On the contrary, if there is no agreement in force, then you will have to apply for one.

I need to legalize an Argentine document for it to be valid in the UAE, what is the procedure?

The document must have all the pertinent legalizations of the Argentine authorities, the last being that of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Chancellery), legalized -instead of apostilled. Subsequently, you must submit the document at the Embassy for its final legalization. The procedure is in-person but it is not personal. In case the document is translated, said translation must also be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy.

I want to work in the UAE, how can I obtain a work permit?

You would need to have a sponsor in the UAE who would process this permit for you. The sponsor is usually the company, the institution, or the person for whom you are going to work.

Some cultural aspects of the UAE are different from those of Argentina, what should I take into account when traveling?

Weekend days in UAE are Friday and Saturday. The official language of the UAE is Arabic. However, in the UAE there are residents of 200 different nationalities, in addition to the fact that the Emirati people have a high level of culture and most speak other languages, especially English. The month of Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims around the world, during which Muslims abstain from eating and drinking throughout the day until sunset, and restaurants in the UAE remain closed at that time. However, it is possible to eat and drink during the day in hotels and other private establishments.

What is the currency of the UAE?

The currency of the UAE is the Emirati dirham. Since it is not possible to obtain or exchange dirhams in Argentina, it is recommended to travel with dollars or euros, which can be exchanged in the UAE to dirhams.

What is the time difference between Argentina and the UAE?

The time difference is 7 hours, with the UAE being 7 hours ahead.

What medicines can I bring to the UAE?

Some medicines that are sold with or without a prescription in Argentina are restricted substances in the UAE. You can find the list on the following website: https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/health-and-fitness/drugs-and-controlled-medicines If the medicines you take are among those restricted in said list, you must obtain a medical prescription, which must have all the relevant legalizations from the Argentine authorities, the last being that of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Chancellery), legalized -instead of apostilled. Subsequently, you must submit the document at the Embassy for its final legalization. The procedure is in-person but it is not personal.

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