United Arab Emirates passport visa requirements 2026
Where a United Arab Emirates passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.
United Arab Emirates passport at a glance
With a United Arab Emirates passport you can enter 127 destinations visa-free and 36 with a visa on arrival, so 163 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 21 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 14 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.
Open the visa map for United Arab EmiratesDo United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?
| Destination | Entry rule for United Arab Emirates passports |
|---|---|
| United States of America | Visa required |
| United Kingdom | eVisa |
| Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…) | Visa-free (90 days) |
| Canada | eVisa |
| Australia | eVisa |
| Japan | Visa-free (30 days) |
| China | Visa-free (30 days) |
| Turkey | Visa-free (90 days) |
| Thailand | Visa-free (60 days) |
| India | Visa on arrival |
| South Africa | Visa-free (90 days) |
Access by region
Number of destinations in each category for United Arab Emirates passport holders.
| Region | Visa-free | Visa on arrival | eVisa | Visa required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | 18 | 18 | 13 | 5 |
| Asia | 32 | 11 | 3 | 4 |
| Europe | 44 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| North America | 18 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Oceania | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| South America | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Longest visa-free stays
Where United Arab Emirates passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:
- Armenia — up to 180 days
- Costa Rica — up to 180 days
- Dominica — up to 180 days
- Egypt — up to 180 days
- El Salvador — up to 180 days
- Lebanon — up to 180 days
- Mexico — up to 180 days
- Fiji — up to 120 days
Full list of destinations
Visa-free 127
Albania90 days
Andorra90 days
Angola30 days
Antigua and Barbuda90 days
Argentina90 days
Armenia180 days
Austria90 days
Azerbaijan90 days
Bahamas90 days
Bahrain
Barbados90 days
Belarus90 days
Belgium90 days
Bosnia and Herz.90 days
Botswana90 days
Brazil90 days
Brunei30 days
Bulgaria90 days
Burkina Faso
Chad
Chile90 days
China30 days
Colombia90 days
Costa Rica180 days
Croatia90 days
Cuba90 days
Cyprus90 days
Czechia90 days
Denmark90 days
Dominica180 days
Dominican Rep.
Ecuador90 days
Egypt180 days
El Salvador180 days
Eq. Guinea90 days
Estonia90 days
Fiji120 days
Finland90 days
France90 days
Gambia90 days
Georgia90 days
Germany90 days
Greece90 days
Grenada90 days
Guatemala90 days
Haiti90 days
Honduras90 days
Hong Kong30 days
Hungary90 days
Iceland90 days
Iran15 days
Ireland90 days
Israel90 days
Italy90 days
Japan30 days
Jordan90 days
Kazakhstan30 days
Kiribati90 days
Kosovo90 days
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan60 days
Latvia90 days
Lebanon180 days
Liechtenstein90 days
Lithuania90 days
Luxembourg90 days
Macau90 days
Malaysia90 days
Mali90 days
Malta90 days
Mauritius90 days
Mexico180 days
Micronesia30 days
Moldova90 days
Monaco90 days
Mongolia30 days
Montenegro90 days
Morocco90 days
Mozambique30 days
Nauru
Netherlands90 days
Nicaragua90 days
North Macedonia90 days
Norway90 days
Oman
Pakistan90 days
Palestine
Panama90 days
Paraguay90 days
Peru90 days
Philippines30 days
Poland90 days
Portugal90 days
Qatar
Romania90 days
Russia90 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
Saint Lucia60 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
San Marino90 days
Saudi Arabia
Senegal90 days
Serbia90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore30 days
Slovakia90 days
Slovenia90 days
Solomon Is.90 days
South Africa90 days
South Korea90 days
Spain90 days
Sudan
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
Syria
São Tomé and Príncipe15 days
Tajikistan30 days
Thailand60 days
Tonga60 days
Tunisia90 days
Turkey90 days
Ukraine90 days
Uruguay90 days
Uzbekistan30 days
Vanuatu120 days
Vatican City90 days
Zambia90 days
eVisa 21
Visa on arrival 36
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can United Arab Emirates passport holders visit without a visa?
United Arab Emirates passport holders can visit 127 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Turkey, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea and others. Adding the 36 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 163 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to United Arab Emirates passport holders?
36 destinations offer a visa on arrival to United Arab Emirates passport holders, including Indonesia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, Cape Verde and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.
Where can United Arab Emirates passport holders travel with an eVisa?
21 destinations let United Arab Emirates passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Kenya, Vietnam, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Benin and others.
Do United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?
United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Do United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa for the United States?
United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.
Do United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?
United Arab Emirates passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.
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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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