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VINOD VARGHESE: Hi All 

I recently went to UAE thru Sharjah. I have an Israeli visa and stamps in my passport. Had gone to Israel for business purposes. There were no issues with immigration at UAE. But I have read in other sources that they might ask you to get a CID approval at the airport or maybe the immigration might ask you some questions about why you visited Israel. I do not think it would be a problem in UAE. 

I didn’t get tickets to Dubai, so went thru Sharjah. But I have heard that Dubai is more lenient compared to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. 

Anyway no issues with me entering UAE with an Israeli visa and stamp. Just wanted to share my experience. 

Cheers 

Vinod Varghese 

India. 

Ashley: Thanks Vinod!

joe: Iran is NOT an Arab country.

John: Iran and Pakistan are NOT Arab countries.

Elizabeth: Can you enter Israel with an Arab or similar country stamp in your passport? 

Vania Melamed: How do you think all those Yemenis got there, a Chabad private deal? ;) 

Ashley: Elizabeth, you can enter, usually without any problems. However, if you have a whole series of entry and exit stamps for a country that Israel views as an enemy state, such as Syria, you’ll be in for a bumpy ride at immigration. I wouldn’t like to guess how long they’ll question you…just don’t have friends or a taxi waiting for you on the other side!

Fred: I go to Pakistan regularly and my Israeli stamp has never ever been an issue.

uncle traveling matt: I have an Israeli stamp in my passport from a few years back.

I just visited Pakistan and the stamp was not a problem at all.

Amos: For those who questioned the status of Iran and Pakistan – you are right. They are not Arab states. Don’t even like Arabs.