Visa rules · Tourist entry

United Arab Emirates visa rules for every passport

Entry rules for the United Arab Emirates from its official sources, and every passport we have a page for.

Entry policy for the United Arab Emirates

Checked 28 Oct 2026

Official sources

mofa.gov.aeMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates
dubai.aeDigital Dubai Authority, Government of Dubai
icp.gov.aeFederal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP)
u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/Visa-information/do-you-need-an-entry-permit-or-a-visa-to-enter-the-uaeThe United Arab Emirates' Government portal (u.ae)
u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/Types-of-visas/tourist-visaThe United Arab Emirates' Government portal (u.ae)
uae-embassy.orgEmbassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, DC

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into the UAE.

Passports we have reviewed

Pick your passport for the full rule, its source quote and the check date.

Visa-free5

Visa on arrival85

e-Visa needed108

Places in the United Arab Emirates

A tag means a beach within 30 km, a peak of at least 1,000 m and 500 m above the city within 50 km, a place on a sea island smaller than 120,000 km², or a World Heritage site within 25 km.

Abu Dhabi
- Beach
- Island

Tags use data from OpenStreetMap, available under the ODbL. Full source list on Sources.