Comprehensive visa requirements for travelers to United Arab Emirates from different countries
Last updated: February 24, 2026
Max stay: 30 days
Visa on arrival
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free entry; 90-day stamp granted on arrival
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free short stay
Max stay: 30 days
30 days per visit. Extendable for additional 30 days through GDRFA.
Max stay: 30 days
30 days per visit. Extendable for additional 30 days through GDRFA.
Max stay: 30 days
30 days per visit. Extendable for additional 30 days through GDRFA.
Max stay: 30 days
30 days per visit. Extendable for 30 days.
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free short stay
Max stay: 30 days
30 days per visit. Extendable for additional 30 days through GDRFA.
Max stay: 30 days
30 days per visit, extendable once for additional 30 days via ICP app.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per 180-day period. Visa granted on arrival.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per 180-day period. Visa granted on arrival.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per 180-day period. Visa granted on arrival.
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free entry; visit stamp granted on arrival; commonly up to 90 days within 180 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per 180-day period. Visa granted on arrival.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days visa-free under Abraham Accords normalization.
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per 180-day period. Visa granted on arrival.
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay
GCC mobility arrangement
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per 180-day period. Visa granted on arrival.
Max stay: 90 days
Visa exemption up to 90 days in 180 days
Max stay: 90 days
GCC freedom of movement arrangements
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per 180-day period. Visa granted on arrival.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per 180-day period. Visa granted on arrival.
Max stay: 30 days
Visa on arrival
Max stay: 90 days
Visa on arrival
Max stay: 90 days
Visa on arrival / visa-free visit stamp: commonly 90 days (terms depend on nationality and current rules).
Max stay: 30 days
Visa on arrival for eligible passport holders
Max stay: 90 days
Visa on arrival
Max stay: 30 days
30 days visa on arrival, free of charge.
Max stay: 90 days
Visa on arrival
Max stay: 30 days
30 days on arrival. Free visa on arrival for tourism.
Max stay: 30 days
Visa on arrival (verify category)
Max stay: 90 days
Visa on arrival
Max stay: 90 days
Visa on arrival
Max stay: 30 days
Visa on arrival
Max stay: 90 days
Visa on arrival
Max stay: 90 days
Visa on arrival: multiple-entry 90-day visit within 180-day framework (common EU treatment)
Max stay: 90 days
Visa on arrival
Max stay: 30 days
Visa on arrival for eligible passport holders
Max stay: 90 days
Free visa issued on arrival; valid up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Max stay: 90 days
Visa issued on arrival; up to 90 days within 180 days (multiple-entry framework)
Max stay: 30 days
Visa on arrival (verify nationality category)
Max stay: 30 days
Visit visa required prior to travel (sponsor/airline pathways available)
Max stay: 30 days
Visa required prior to travel
Max stay: 30 days
Entry permission depends on UAE rules and carrier checks; verify nationality-specific access (VOA vs pre-arranged) before travel
Check entry requirements for the most common passport holders traveling to United Arab Emirates.
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Disclaimer: Visa requirements can change without notice. Always verify current requirements with official government sources or the embassy/consulate before making travel arrangements.
