Do I need Visa for Dubai?

Modified on Sat, 26 Sep at 12:02 AM

UTM Travel & Visa

Do you need a visa to enter Dubai and the UAE?

Visa exemptions, visas on arrival and prearranged visas


Select your passport in our eligibility checker to find out the UAE entry requirements and whether you need a visa before travelling to Dubai.

 Check if you need a UAE visa 
Opens in English with UAE selected, in a new tab
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Who does not need a visa?

GCC citizens do not need a visa to enter the UAE. This includes citizens of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. Different rules apply to residents of these countries who hold other nationalities.
2

Nationalities eligible for a visa on arrival

30 days
Andorra, Brunei, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, Macao, Malaysia, Mauritius, Monaco, Mongolia, Republic of Ireland, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Vatican City.
90 days
Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Australia, Azerbaijan, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kiribati, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, North Macedonia, Maldives, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Guyana, Romania, Russia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, United States of America, and Uruguay.
180 days
Mexico.

The 90-day and 180-day allowances refer to the total permitted stay during the visa's six-month validity, rather than a fresh allowance on each entry. Check your previous stays and remaining allowance before travelling.

3

What if my nationality is not listed?

You may need a prearranged visa. Additional conditions or exceptions may depend on your passport, residence status or visas you hold.
Use the eligibility checker and answer the questions shown for your circumstances. Your result explains the available route and whether UTM can assist with your application.
4

GCC residents and travel documents

GCC residents: GCC residence is different from GCC citizenship. Start by selecting your passport, then answer any residence questions shown by the checker.
Refugee travel documents and special passports: Entry requirements may differ from those for ordinary passports. Select the correct document type rather than relying only on its issuing country.
UTM services: If we cannot process your application, this does not necessarily mean there is an official travel restriction. Follow the guidance shown for your circumstances or contact our team.
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How do I check and start my application?

Select your passport: The link opens with UAE already selected. Type your country name or choose it from the list.
Answer the questions: Additional questions appear when relevant, such as previous stays or documents you hold.
Review your result: If UTM application assistance is available, select Apply now to continue to the visa application form.

This information provides general guidance, and requirements may change. Confirm the rules for your circumstances with the relevant authorities and your airline before travelling. A result is not a visa or a guarantee of approval or entry. UTM is a private travel consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.

Information checked: 25 September 2026.
Sources:  Emirates UAE visa information  and the  official UAE government portal .

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