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

What Australia passport holders need to do

1. Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
2. Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
3. Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.

Australia is one of 87 passports in the “visa-free” group for the United Arab Emirates. See the full United Arab Emirates visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Asia for Australia passport holders

The United Arab Emirates is one of 112 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the Australia passport, which ranks #7 worldwide with a mobility score of 161. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 40 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Armenia	Visa-free	180 days
China	Visa-free	30 days
Georgia	Visa-free	360 days
Hong Kong	Visa-free	90 days
Israel	Visa-free	90 days
Japan	Visa-free	90 days
Kazakhstan	Visa-free	30 days
Kyrgyzstan	Visa-free	60 days
Macau	Visa-free	30 days
Malaysia	Visa-free	–
Mongolia	Visa-free	30 days
Palestine	Visa-free	–

All visa-free countries for the Australia passport

United Arab Emirates visa requirements for other passports

• United States Visa-free
• United Kingdom Visa-free
• India e-Visa
• Philippines e-Visa
• Nigeria e-Visa
• Pakistan e-Visa
• Canada Visa-free
• China Visa-free
• Germany Visa-free
• France Visa-free