Entry rules by passport
- United States passports
- No visa needed before you travel: a visa issued on entry allows up to 90 days within 180 days. Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.Source: Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Washington, DC. Updated as of Nov 4, 2026.
- United Kingdom passports
- No visa needed before you travel: a free visit visa issued on arrival allows up to 90 days over a 180-day period. Your passport must expire at least 6 months after you arrive.Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Updated as of Nov 4, 2026.
- EU passports
- No visa needed before you travel: every EU member state is on the UAE foreign ministry's visa-free list. Check the permitted stay with the UAE embassy or your airline.Source: UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Updated as of Nov 4, 2026.
- Canada passports
- No visa needed before you travel: a free visa on arrival allows 90 days within a 180-day period. Your passport must be valid 6 months beyond your entry date.Source: Government of Canada. Updated as of Nov 4, 2026.
- Australia passports
- No visa needed before you travel: a tourist visa is issued on arrival. Your passport must have more than 6 months of validity; emergency passports are not accepted.Source: Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Updated as of Nov 4, 2026.
- India passports
- Visa required. With a valid US visa or Green Card, a UK or EU visa or residence permit, or a residence permit from Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada, Singapore or New Zealand, get a 14-day or 60-day entry visa online.Source: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP). Updated as of Nov 4, 2026.Full guide for India passports
Other passports: UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists every nationality. Check again before you travel: United Arab Emirates makes the final entry decision.