United Arab EmiratesAustralia: Visa required

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Do United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa for Australia?

Visa required

Yes. United Arab Emirates passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Australia.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: legislation.gov.au (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance11,955 km, straight line (~14h 34m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Australia87 of 239 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Australia passport holders visiting United Arab Emirates: Visa-free.

Australia drives on the left, the opposite side to United Arab Emirates. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Australia

United Arab Emirates passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for United Arab Emirates passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa for Australia?

Yes. United Arab Emirates passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Australia.

How far is Australia from United Arab Emirates?

About 11,955 km in a straight line, roughly ~14h 34m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Australia?

Australian dollar (AUD).

What is the emergency number in Australia?

000.

Does Australia drive on the same side of the road as United Arab Emirates?

Australia drives on the left, the opposite side to United Arab Emirates. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Australia in?

Sydney (UTC+11).

What is the nearest airport to Canberra?

Canberra Airport (CBR), about 7 km away.

How many countries can enter Australia without a visa?

87 of the 239 nationalities this site tracks can enter Australia visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can United Arab Emirates passport holders visit without a visa instead of Australia?

New Caledonia, New Zealand, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Timor-Leste.

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 (1 USD ≈ 3.67 AED)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+971

Drives on theright

TimezoneDubai (UTC+4)

Nearest airportZayed International Airport (AUH), 28 km

Emergency number112 / 997 / 998 / 999

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$50,274 (2024)

Tourist arrivals8.1M (2020)

Climate in Abu Dhabi

Warmest July, coolest January, driest May, sunniest May. Best time to visit: November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Abu Dhabi, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	22.8°C	16.8°C	69mm	297h
February	24.2°C	17.5°C	3mm	298h
March	27.7°C	19.8°C	7mm	317h
April	34°C	24.4°C	3mm	303h
May	36.6°C	27.5°C	0mm	374h
June	37.8°C	30.4°C	0mm	370h
July	40.9°C	32.3°C	0mm	351h
August	38.9°C	32.6°C	0mm	336h
September	39.2°C	28.9°C	0mm	337h
October	34.1°C	26.4°C	0mm	337h
November	30°C	23.1°C	0mm	300h
December	25.4°C	19.7°C	0mm	308h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The United Arab Emirates or simply the Emirates is a country rich in history and culture at the entrance to the Persian Gulf. Boasting attractions ranging from the glittering and cosmopolitan cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, to the vast and unforgiving desert landscapes of the Empty Quarter, it makes an easy starting point for travels in the Middle East.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cultural Sites of Al Ain (Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas)
Jabal Al Fayah
Wadi Wurayah

Full source list on About.

About Australia

Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. It has a land area of 7,688,287 km2 (2,968,464 sq mi), making it the sixth-largest country in the world, and is the world's flattest and driest inhabited continent. It is a megadiverse country, and its size gives it a wide variety of landscapes and climates, including large deserts centrally and tropical rainforests along the coast.

CapitalCanberra

RegionAustralia and New Zealand

Population27.6M

Area7,692,024 km²

CurrencyAustralian dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.44 AUD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+61

Drives on theleft

TimezoneSydney (UTC+11)

Nearest airportCanberra Airport (CBR), 7 km

Emergency number000

UNESCO sites21

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$65,130 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.8M (2020)

Climate in Canberra

Warmest January, coolest August, driest May, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January.

Monthly climate normals for Canberra, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.6°C	15.4°C	35mm	385h
February	25.6°C	14.8°C	111mm	314h
March	22°C	11°C	70mm	307h
April	17.8°C	8.3°C	75mm	244h
May	13.4°C	3.8°C	25mm	273h
June	11.8°C	2.2°C	53mm	243h
July	11.4°C	2.1°C	62mm	244h
August	11.3°C	1.9°C	131mm	254h
September	15.8°C	5.3°C	62mm	287h
October	18.8°C	8.6°C	141mm	280h
November	24.3°C	10.9°C	58mm	359h
December	23.7°C	11.7°C	70mm	373h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

There is nowhere else quite like Australia, nicknamed the Land Down Under, the only country that has a whole continent to itself. With Indigenous cultures that go back over 65,000 years and truly global immigration in modern times, the country is famous for its natural wonders, wide open spaces, beaches, deserts, "the bush", and "the Outback". However, it is also highly urbanised, with an array of cosmopolitan cities – the largest and most famous being Sydney, situated on one of the most famous harbours in the world.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Australian Convict Sites
Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte)
Budj Bim
Gondwana Rainforests of Australia
Great Barrier Reef
Greater Blue Mountains Area
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
K'gari
Kakadu National Park
Lord Howe Island Group

Upcoming public holidays

November 3, 2026Melbourne Cup

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 28, 2026Boxing Day

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