Handy guide to visas nearby, plus getting jabs in Dubai
What’s On teams up with Good to bring you a handy guide to visa requirements for nearby countries, plus where to get holiday jabs in Dubai.
Destination: India
Visa required? Yes
Fees: US$230
Recommended vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Typhoid
Notes: UK nationals are NOT eligible for a VOA. Tourist visas take an estimated seven working days to process
Destination: Vietnam
Visa required? Yes
Fees: From US$17
Recommended vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Typhoid
Notes: VOA available only when arriving by air and in possession of an approval letter. Visit vietnamvisa.govt.vn to apply online in advance of your trip.
Destination: Turkey
Visa required? Yes (VOA)
Fees: US$30
Recommended vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Typhoid
Notes: Visit evisa.gov.tr to apply in advance of your trip and avoid queues upon arrival.
Destination: Sri Lanka
Visa required? Yes (VOA)
Fees: US$35
Recommended vaccinations: Adult diphtheria, tetanus booster
Notes: Free for under-12s.
Destination: Thailand
Visa required? No
Fees: None
Recommended vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Typhoid
Destination: Jordan
Visa required? Yes (VOA)
Fees: US$56
Recommended vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Typhoid
Destination: Oman
Visa required? Yes (VOA)
Fees: From US$15
Recommended vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Typhoid
WHERE TO GET YOUR JABS
The Dubai Health Authority has two dedicated traveller clinics you can visit for your pre-holiday prep:
Al Mankhool Health Centre
Behind Eid Musalla Mosque and the public library in Bur Dubai and opposite the Dhow Palace Hotel on Al Mankhool Road
Tel: (04) 5021200
Al Barsha Primary Healthcare Centre
Al Barsha 2, opposite Al Barsha Mall
Tel: (04) 5023300
GOOD ADVICE
– Ensure you are up to date on routine vaccinations: measles/mumps/rubella (MMR), diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis, chicken pox, polio, and your annual flu shot.
– Ensure your passport is valid for a minimum of six months from the date of your trip.
– Ensure your passport has blank pages.
– Be aware that some countries may not issue a VOA if a traveller is not in possession of a return ticket.