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United Arab Emirates passport

Visa requirements for ordinary passport holders, tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

United Arab Emirates passport holders can travel to 163 destinations without arranging a visa in advance. That is 126 visa-free, 24 with a visa on arrival, and 13 with an electronic travel authorisation. 14 more offer an e-visa; 71 require a visa before you travel. This puts the United Arab Emirates passport 20th of 250 worldwide.

126 visa-free
24 on arrival
13 eTA
14 e-visa
71 visa required
#20 global rank

Visa-free

126 destinations

Enter on a valid passport, no visa.

Visa on arrival

24 destinations

A visa is issued at the border.

Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)

13 destinations

Quick online approval before departure.

e-Visa

14 destinations

Apply and get approved online before travel.

Visa required in advance

71 destinations

Arrange a visa before you travel.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), also known simply as the Emirates, is a country in West Asia, situated at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a federal semi-constitutional monarchy made up of seven emirates, with Abu Dhabi serving as its national capital. The UAE borders Oman to the east and northeast, and Saudi Arabia to the south and southwest. It shares maritime borders with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iran in the Persian Gulf, and with Oman in the Gulf of Oman. In 2024, the UAE had an estimated population of over 11 million. Dubai is the country's largest city. Islam is the state religion. Arabic is the official language while English remains the most spoken language and the language of business.

CapitalAbu Dhabi

RegionWestern Asia

Population11.5M

Area83,600 km²

CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates dirham

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+971

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$50,274 (2024)

Tourist arrivals8.1M (2020)

Climate in Abu Dhabi

Warmest in July, coolest in January, driest in May. Monthly mean temperature:

January to December, climate normals via Open-Meteo (2020)

Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA.