Visa Requirements at a Glance

Visa-Free / Visa on Arrival

Below is an alphabetically sorted table of the countries whose citizens (non‐GCC visitors) can enter the United Arab Emirates without arranging a visa in advance. Citizens of GCC countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia) are visa free. In addition, many other nationalities may obtain a visa on arrival for a 30‑day stay.

CountryEntry CategoryDuration of Stay
AndorraVisa on Arrival30 days
AustraliaVisa on Arrival30 days
BahrainVisa Free
BruneiVisa on Arrival30 days
Hong KongVisa on Arrival30 days
IrelandVisa on Arrival30 days
KazakhstanVisa on Arrival30 days
KuwaitVisa Free
MacaoVisa on Arrival30 days
MauritiusVisa on Arrival30 days
MonacoVisa on Arrival30 days
MongoliaVisa on Arrival30 days
New ZealandVisa on Arrival30 days
OmanVisa Free
QatarVisa Free
Saudi ArabiaVisa Free
SingaporeVisa on Arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa on Arrival30 days
United StatesVisa on Arrival30 days
UkraineVisa on Arrival30 days
UzbekistanVisa on Arrival30 days
Vatican CityVisa on Arrival30 days

Reference:

Delegates from select regions—such as Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations, many European Union member states, the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and a few other trusted partners—may enter the UAE either without a visa or with a visa on arrival.
For the most up-to-date visa information, please check the official UAE Government portal: Do you need an entry permit/visa to enter the UAE?

Advance Visa Required

Delegates hailing from countries not covered by the visa-free or visa on arrival programs are required to apply for a visa before travel.

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