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United Arab Emirates visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for United Arab Emirates? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Western Asia | Continent: Asia

87Visa-free

110eVisa

1Visa on arrival

0Visa required

United Arab Emirates entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 87 can enter United Arab Emirates visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 1 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 110 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure.

88 of 198 passports can travel to United Arab Emirates without arranging anything before departure.

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United Arab Emirates entry rules for common passports

Passport	Entry rule for United Arab Emirates
United States of America	Visa-free (30 days)
United Kingdom	Visa-free (30 days)
Canada	Visa-free (90 days)
Australia	Visa-free (30 days)
Germany	Visa-free (90 days)
France	Visa-free (90 days)
India	eVisa
China	Visa-free (30 days)
Nigeria	eVisa
South Africa	eVisa
Brazil	Visa-free (90 days)
Philippines	eVisa

United Arab Emirates visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for United Arab Emirates.

Passport region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	eVisa
Africa	2	0	52
Asia	22	0	28
Europe	42	1	2
North America	9	0	14
Oceania	5	0	9
South America	7	0	5

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 87

Albania180 days
Andorra30 days
Argentina90 days
Armenia90 days
Australia30 days
Austria90 days
Azerbaijan90 days
Bahamas90 days
Bahrain
Barbados90 days
Belarus90 days
Belgium90 days
Brazil90 days
Brunei30 days
Bulgaria90 days
Canada90 days
Chile90 days
China30 days
Colombia90 days
Costa Rica90 days
Croatia90 days
Cyprus90 days
Czechia90 days
Denmark90 days
El Salvador90 days
Estonia90 days
Finland90 days
France90 days
Georgia90 days
Germany90 days
Greece90 days
Honduras90 days
Hong Kong30 days
Hungary90 days
Iceland90 days
Ireland30 days
Israel90 days
Italy90 days
Japan30 days
Kazakhstan30 days
Kiribati90 days
Kosovo90 days
Kuwait
Latvia90 days
Liechtenstein90 days
Lithuania90 days
Luxembourg90 days
Macau30 days
Malaysia30 days
Maldives90 days
Malta90 days
Mauritius30 days
Mexico180 days
Monaco30 days
Mongolia30 days
Montenegro90 days
Nauru90 days
Netherlands90 days
New Zealand30 days
Norway90 days
Oman
Paraguay90 days
Peru90 days
Poland90 days
Portugal90 days
Qatar
Romania90 days
Russia90 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
San Marino90 days
Saudi Arabia
Serbia90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore30 days
Slovakia90 days
Slovenia90 days
Solomon Is.90 days
South Korea90 days
Spain90 days
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
Ukraine30 days
United Kingdom30 days
United States of America30 days
Uruguay90 days
Uzbekistan30 days
Vatican City30 days

eVisa 110

Visa on arrival 1

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit United Arab Emirates?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 87 can enter visa-free, 1 can get a visa on arrival and 110 need an eVisa. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter United Arab Emirates without a visa?

87 passports have visa-free access to United Arab Emirates, including Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Georgia and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does United Arab Emirates offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 1 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in United Arab Emirates. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Can I apply for a United Arab Emirates eVisa online?

110 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for United Arab Emirates. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do Asian passport holders need a visa for United Arab Emirates?

Of 50 passports from Asia, 22 can enter United Arab Emirates visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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