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Of 198 passports, 88 can travel to the United Arab Emirates without arranging a visa in advance. 110 can apply online for an e-Visa and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Who can visit the United Arab Emirates: passports by requirement
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Popular passports
| Passport | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
 United States | Visa-free | 30 d |
 United Kingdom | Visa-free | 30 d |
 India | e-Visa | – |
 Philippines | e-Visa | – |
 Nigeria | e-Visa | – |
 Pakistan | e-Visa | – |
 Canada | Visa-free | 90 d |
 Australia | Visa-free | 30 d |
 China | Visa-free | 30 d |
 Germany | Visa-free | 90 d |
Access by passport region
Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.
| Region | Passports | |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 44/46 | |
| Asia | 21/49 | |
| Africa | 2/54 | |
| North America | 9/23 | |
| South America | 7/12 | |
| Oceania | 5/14 |
Working remotely from the United Arab Emirates? The United Arab Emirates digital nomad visa requires USD 3,500 per month.
Passports that can enter the United Arab Emirates visa-free
87 passports-
Albania -
Andorra -
Argentina -
Armenia - Australia
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Austria -
Azerbaijan -
Bahamas -
Bahrain -
Barbados -
Belarus -
Belgium -
Brazil -
Brunei -
Bulgaria - Canada
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Chile - China
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Colombia -
Costa Rica -
Croatia -
Cyprus -
Czech Republic -
Denmark -
El Salvador -
Estonia -
Finland -
France -
Georgia - Germany
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Greece -
Honduras -
Hong Kong -
Hungary -
Iceland -
Ireland -
Israel -
Italy -
Japan -
Kazakhstan -
Kiribati -
Kosovo -
Kuwait -
Latvia -
Liechtenstein -
Lithuania -
Luxembourg -
Macau -
Malaysia -
Maldives -
Malta -
Mauritius -
Mexico -
Monaco -
Mongolia -
Montenegro -
Nauru -
Netherlands -
New Zealand -
Norway -
Oman -
Paraguay -
Peru -
Poland -
Portugal -
Qatar -
Romania -
Russia -
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -
San Marino -
Saudi Arabia -
Serbia -
Seychelles -
Singapore -
Slovakia -
Slovenia -
Solomon Islands -
South Korea -
Spain -
Sweden -
Switzerland -
Ukraine - United Kingdom
- United States
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Uruguay -
Uzbekistan -
Vatican City
Passports that get a visa on arrival in the United Arab Emirates
1 passports
Passports eligible for the United Arab Emirates e-Visa
110 passports-
Afghanistan -
Algeria -
Angola -
Antigua and Barbuda -
Bangladesh -
Belize -
Benin -
Bhutan -
Bolivia -
Botswana -
Burkina Faso -
Burundi -
Cambodia -
Cameroon -
Cape Verde -
Central African Republic -
Chad -
Comoros -
Cuba -
Djibouti -
Dominica -
Dominican Republic -
DR Congo -
Ecuador -
Egypt -
Equatorial Guinea -
Eritrea -
Eswatini -
Ethiopia -
Fiji -
Gabon -
Gambia -
Ghana -
Grenada -
Guatemala -
Guinea -
Guinea-Bissau -
Guyana -
Haiti - India
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Indonesia -
Iran -
Iraq -
Ivory Coast -
Jamaica -
Jordan -
Kenya -
Kyrgyzstan -
Laos -
Lebanon -
Lesotho -
Liberia -
Libya -
Madagascar -
Malawi -
Mali -
Marshall Islands -
Mauritania -
Micronesia -
Moldova -
Morocco -
Mozambique -
Myanmar -
Namibia -
Nepal -
Nicaragua -
Niger - Nigeria
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North Korea -
North Macedonia - Pakistan
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Palau -
Palestine -
Panama -
Papua New Guinea - Philippines
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Republic of the Congo -
Rwanda -
Saint Kitts and Nevis -
Saint Lucia -
Samoa -
Sao Tome and Principe -
Senegal -
Sierra Leone -
Somalia -
South Africa -
South Sudan -
Sri Lanka -
Sudan -
Suriname -
Syria -
Taiwan -
Tajikistan -
Tanzania -
Thailand -
Timor-Leste -
Togo -
Tonga -
Trinidad and Tobago -
Tunisia -
Turkey -
Turkmenistan -
Tuvalu -
Uganda -
Vanuatu -
Venezuela -
Vietnam -
Yemen -
Zambia -
Zimbabwe
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit the United Arab Emirates?
It depends on your passport. 87 passports can enter the United Arab Emirates visa-free, 1 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 110 can apply for an e-Visa online and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Which countries can enter the United Arab Emirates without a visa?
87 passports can enter the United Arab Emirates visa-free, including Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas and others.
Does the United Arab Emirates offer an e-Visa?
Yes. Holders of 110 passports can apply for a visa to the United Arab Emirates online.
Holding a United Arab Emirates passport? See where the United Arab Emirates passport can travel visa-free.
Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of the United Arab Emirates before you book.