United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
At a glance
United Arab Emirates visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for United Arab Emirates depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to United Arab Emirates, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Official sources
Last checked 2026-07-16
Good to know
- GCC citizens (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia) do not need a visa to enter the UAE.
- Many other nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival — for 30 days (with a 10-day grace period) or for 90 days, depending on the passport held; the rest must apply for an entry permit or visa in advance.
- Indian passport holders who hold a valid US visit visa, US green card, or UK/EU residence permit (valid at least six months from arrival) can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days.
- Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into the UAE.
- Entry permits/visas are arranged through official channels — the Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship (ICP), GDRFA Dubai, or a sponsoring airline or hotel. Check the current eligible-nationality list on u.ae; no visa fee is published on this page.
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Some services are blocked in United Arab Emirates
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 93 countries can currently enter United Arab Emirates visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for United Arab Emirates they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on United Arab Emirates’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
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Power & plugs
United Arab Emirates runs on 230V with plug types C, D, G. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
United Arab Emirates uses 3 incompatible socket families, but one universal adapter handles them all — you still only pack one.
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