Comprehensive visa requirements for United Arab Emirates passport holders traveling worldwide
Last updated: February 24, 2026
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free entry for tourism (max 90 days)
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay
Max stay: 90 days
Visa exemption for tourism/business
Max stay: 90 days
Tourist visa required
Max stay: 30 days
Mutual visa-free arrangement (verify validity window)
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within 180-day Schengen period.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within 180-day Schengen period.
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay: 90 days in any 180-day period
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 90 days
90 days for tourism/business.
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay
Max stay: 90 days
Visa exemption for short-term tourism/business
Max stay: 90 days
Visa exemption for tourism
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per entry under bilateral agreement.
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within 180-day Schengen period.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per entry.
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free short stay
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 30 days
GCC visa-free travel for citizens
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within 180-day Schengen period.
Max stay: 90 days
GCC freedom of movement arrangements for citizens
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free short stay
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within 180-day Schengen period.
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay
Max stay: 60 days
Visa exemption up to 60 days; extendable
Max stay: 90 days
Visa exemption up to 90 days in 180 days
Max stay: 45 days
Visa exemption up to 45 days
Max stay: 180 days
Temporary Resident Visa required unless eligible under limited eTA pathway
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay; K-ETA generally required unless temporarily exempted
Max stay: 180 days
Standard Visitor up to 6 months; ETA required
Max stay: 90 days
Visa Waiver Program (ESTA required)
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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.
