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United Arab Emirates visa requirements by passport

Holders of 89 passports can enter United Arab Emirates without applying at an embassy: 88 visa-free and 1 with a visa on arrival. The other 109 need an embassy visa, unless a visa or residence permit they already hold is accepted.

Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error

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Daily cost (estimate)
~$105 per day
Best weather
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
Main airport
DXB
US travel advisory
Level 3: Reconsider travel

Pick your passport to see the entry rule for United Arab Emirates, how long you can stay and a flight search.

Visas and permits that United Arab Emirates accepts

Travelers who would otherwise need an embassy visa can enter United Arab Emirates with one of these documents. Each rule links to its official source.

  • US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, US green card, UK residence permit or Schengen/EU residence permitgives On arrival

    Passports: Only India

    Indian ordinary passport holders with a valid US visa or green card, or a valid UK/EU visa or residence permit (residence permits of Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Singapore also accepted since 13 Feb 2025).

    Source: UAE Embassy in New Delhi (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Entry rules for United Arab Emirates by passport

Visa free88 passports

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

On arrival1 passport

Get the visa at the airport or border when you land. A fee may apply.

Embassy visa required for 109 passports

United Arab Emirates entry: common questions

Which passports can enter United Arab Emirates without a visa?

Holders of 88 passports can enter United Arab Emirates visa-free: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, 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, Papua New Guinea, 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, Uruguay, Uzbekistan and Vatican City.

Which passports get a visa on arrival in United Arab Emirates?

Holders of these 1 passports can get a visa on arrival in United Arab Emirates: Bosnia and Herzegovina. A fee may apply.

Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help me enter United Arab Emirates?

Yes, for some passports. India passport holders who hold a valid US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, US green card, UK residence permit or Schengen/EU residence permit can enter with a visa on arrival. Conditions apply; each rule on this page links to its official source.

How up to date are these United Arab Emirates entry rules?

The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with United Arab Emirates's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.