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.
Country | Entry Category | Duration of Stay |
Andorra | Visa on Arrival | 30 days |
Australia | Visa on Arrival | 30 days |
Bahrain | Visa Free | – |
Brunei | Visa on Arrival | 30 days |
Hong Kong | Visa on Arrival | 30 days |
Ireland | Visa on Arrival | 30 days |
Kazakhstan | Visa on Arrival | 30 days |
Kuwait | Visa Free | – |
Macao | Visa on Arrival | 30 days |
Mauritius | Visa on Arrival | 30 days |
Monaco | Visa on Arrival | 30 days |
Mongolia | Visa on Arrival | 30 days |
New Zealand | Visa on Arrival | 30 days |
Oman | Visa Free | – |
Qatar | Visa Free | – |
Saudi Arabia | Visa Free | – |
Singapore | Visa on Arrival | 30 days |
United Kingdom | Visa on Arrival | 30 days |
United States | Visa on Arrival | 30 days |
Ukraine | Visa on Arrival | 30 days |
Uzbekistan | Visa on Arrival | 30 days |
Vatican City | Visa on Arrival | 30 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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