Visas & Immigration

You may need a visa to visit the UAE. Visa regulations are subject to change, but the following overview should give you an idea of whether you will need one.

GCC nationals

Citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia do not need a visa to enter UAE.  You simply need to produce your GCC country passport or ID Card upon arrival in the UAE.

Visa on arrival

Citizens of 45 other countries (including the US, UK, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and many EU countries) are granted a free tourist visa upon arrival in the UAE, which is valid for 30 days. To see if your country is on the list, check with your local consular office or visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.


  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Andorra
  • Belgium
  • Brunei
  • Bulgaria
  • Canada
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hong Kong
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malaysia
  • Malta
  • Monaco
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Monaco
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • San Marino
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • South Korea
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America
  • The Vatican