🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates: visa, entry rules and travel facts
The United Arab Emirates grants visa-free entry or visa on arrival to many nationalities, with paid e-Visas for others through airlines and agencies. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are major hubs, so transit rules matter as much as entry rules.
A United Arab Emirates passport gives visa-free or simplified entry to about 184 countries and territories according to the visa dataset.
Key facts
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Currency
- United Arab Emirates dirham
- Languages
- Arabic
- Region
- Western Asia
Visa requirements by passport
| Passport | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days |
| United Kingdom | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days |
| Germany | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days |
| Canada | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days |
| Australia | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days |
| India | e-Visa | - |
| Russia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days |
| China | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days |
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This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Visa rules change often, so always confirm entry requirements with the official government source before you travel.