Australia visa for Emirati citizens

Passport

United Arab Emirates

Destination

Australia

United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa for Australia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Answer e-Visa

Yes, an e-Visa is required

Entry requirement: e-Visa
Maximum stay: Set by the visa
Apply before travel: Yes
Last updated: February 2026

What United Arab Emirates passport holders need to do

Apply on the destination's official e-Visa portal.
Upload a passport scan and a photo, then pay the fee online.
Save or print the approved e-Visa and present it at the border.

United Arab Emirates is one of 151 passports in the “e-visa” group for Australia. See the full Australia visa requirements for every passport.

Easier alternatives in Oceania for United Arab Emirates passport holders

Australia is one of 16 destinations in the “e-visa” group for the United Arab Emirates passport, which ranks #1 worldwide with a mobility score of 168. Of 14 destinations in Oceania, 12 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Fiji	Visa-free	120 days
Kiribati	Visa-free	90 days
Micronesia	Visa-free	30 days
Nauru	Visa-free	–
Solomon Islands	Visa-free	90 days
Tonga	Visa-free	60 days
Vanuatu	Visa-free	120 days
Marshall Islands	Visa on arrival	–
Palau	Visa on arrival	–
Samoa	Visa on arrival	–
Tuvalu	Visa on arrival	–
New Zealand	eTA required	–

All visa-free countries for the United Arab Emirates passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Australia?

United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa for Australia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Can Emirati citizens apply for Australia visa online?

Yes. United Arab Emirates passport holders are eligible for an e-Visa to Australia, so the application can be completed online without visiting an embassy.

Do Australia citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Australia passport holders can enter the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 30 days.

Australia visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Australia before you book.