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United Arab Emirates visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 88 can travel to the United Arab Emirates without arranging a visa in advance. 110 can apply online for an e-Visa and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit the United Arab Emirates: passports by requirement

How to enter the United Arab Emirates: official routes

Checked November 2026

⚠️ The UAE government portal advises checking that travel agents are genuine before paying or sending documents, and offers verification through UAE embassies. Use only the official links below.

Official route

UAE tourist visa / entry permit (applied online via ICP or GDRFA Dubai, or through a UAE airline, hotel or licensed agent); also a 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa

Fee
Varies by visa type and issuing channel
Valid for
Depends on type; 5-year multiple-entry option available to all nationalities
Stay
Short-term visas per permit; the 5-year visa allows 90 days per visit, extendable once by 90 days
Processing
Varies by channel
Apply
Must be issued before travel (UAE embassies do not issue tourist visas)
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Official route

Visa on arrival

Fee
Not stated on the official portal page read
Stay
Depends on nationality
Notes
Citizens of a list of countries receive a visa on arrival; the list changes from time to time, so check the official eligibility tool or the UAE embassy before travel.

At the border

  • Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
  • UAE embassies do not issue tourist visas; visa-required travellers apply online through ICP or GDRFA Dubai, or via a UAE-based airline, hotel or licensed travel agent.
  • The 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa requires a bank balance of USD 4,000 (or equivalent) over the past six months, UAE-valid health insurance and a return or onward ticket.
  • GCC residents need an eVisa before arrival: 30 days' stay, extendable once, with GCC residency valid for at least 1 year and a passport valid 6 months.

Official source: UAE Government portal (u.ae) / Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) · Not yet confirmed officially: voa.fee and voa.stay: visa-on-arrival country list, stay length (30 or 90 days) and cost not shown on the page read, evisa.fee: short-term tourist visa fees by channel, recentChanges: none confirmed on the official pages read

Do I need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa-free 30 d
United Kingdom Visa-free 30 d
India e-Visa –
Philippines e-Visa –
Nigeria e-Visa –
Pakistan e-Visa –
Canada Visa-free 90 d
Australia Visa-free 30 d
China Visa-free 30 d
Germany Visa-free 90 d

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 44/46
Asia 21/49
Africa 2/54
North America 9/23
South America 7/12
Oceania 5/14

Working remotely from the United Arab Emirates? The United Arab Emirates digital nomad visa requires USD 3,500 per month.

Passports that can enter the United Arab Emirates visa-free

87 passports

Passports that get a visa on arrival in the United Arab Emirates

1 passports

Passports eligible for the United Arab Emirates e-Visa

110 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit the United Arab Emirates?

It depends on your passport. 87 passports can enter the United Arab Emirates visa-free, 1 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 110 can apply for an e-Visa online and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter the United Arab Emirates without a visa?

87 passports can enter the United Arab Emirates visa-free, including Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas and others.

Does the United Arab Emirates offer an e-Visa?

Yes. Holders of 110 passports can apply for a visa to the United Arab Emirates online.

Holding a United Arab Emirates passport? See where the United Arab Emirates passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of the United Arab Emirates before you book.