Visa requirements for Emirati citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of the United Arab Emirates.

As of 2026, Emirati citizens have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 187 countries and territories, ranking the Emirati passport 2nd in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.

The Emirati passport is one of five passports with the greatest ranking improvement in the 2006–2016 time period.

Emirati citizens do not need a visa to enter other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and also have the right to work and reside in those countries. Similarly, citizens of other GCC states do not need a visa to enter the UAE. GCC citizens can use a GCC national identity card (rather than a passport) to enter the United Arab Emirates.

History Visa requirements for Emirati citizens were lifted by New Zealand (in July 1999), Brunei (11 October 2003), Kyrgyzstan (July 2012), Kazakhstan (July 2014), the Schengen Area countries (7 May 2015), Belarus (30 April 2016), Moldova (24 March 2017), São Tomé and Príncipe (25 April 2017), Argentina (16 May 2017), Chad and Saint Lucia in October 2017, Nauru (19 November 2017), Solomon Islands (19 November 2017), Chile (16 December 2017), Rwanda (30 December 2017), Ukraine (31 December 2017), China (16 January 2018), Burkina Faso (30 January 2018), Ireland (31 January 2018), Uruguay (5 April 2018), Tonga (24 May 2018), Honduras (25 May 2018), Brazil (2 June 2018), Canada (5 June 2018), Barbados (1 July 2018), Mexico (31 October 2018), Russia (17 February 2019), Uzbekistan (20 March 2019) South Africa (15 August 2019), Paraguay (16 August 2019), Central African Republic (8 October 2019), Kiribati (23 October 2019), Israel (22 October 2020), Peru (8 November 2020), Tajikistan (January 2022), Japan (28 September 2022), Angola (September 2023), Turkey (1 January 2024) United Kingdom (22 February 2024), and Bolivia (1 December 2025).

The first possibility of electronic visas for Emirati citizens began with the United Kingdom's electronic visa waiver (EVW) program that commenced on 1 January 2014, followed by India in November 2014, Lesotho on 1 May 2017, Benin on 1 January 2018, Uzbekistan on 15 July 2018, and Tanzania on 26 November 2018.

Visas on arrival for UAE citizens were introduced by Gabon in October 2017, Guyana on 28 May 2018, Pakistan on 14 March 2019, Mongolia on 15 May 2019 and Equatorial Guinea on 28 July 2019 (Diplomatic and Official passport).

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) eVisaTravel restricted e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). Visitors may apply for an e-Visa in other countries, excluding some countries of residence (include United Arab Emirates). The Emirati government restricts Emirati citizens from travelling to Afghanistan except for diplomats, emergency treatment cases and pre-authorized official, scientific and economic delegations. data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="0" data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 180 days data-sort-value="5" May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. data-sort-value="0" 3 months data-sort-value="-1" Freedom of movement. ID card valid. data-sort-value="2" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="4" Permanent residents and holders of multiple entry visa of the United States may obtain a visa on arrival. Bearers of valid visas issued by a Schengen Member State are visa exempt for a maximum stay of 90 days. data-sort-value="0" 90 days Must have an international vaccination certificate. data-sort-value="3" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period. data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="0" 30 days The change is not reflected in IATA Timatic, so travelers may be denied boarding. data-sort-value="1" 1 month Pre-arranged visa can be collected on arrival. data-sort-value="1" 30 days data-sort-value="3" data-sort-value="0" 6 months eTA required if arriving by air, but are not required when arriving by car, bus, train or boat (including a cruise ship). data-sort-value="2" 30 days data-sort-value="2" The change is not reflected in IATA Timatic, so travelers may be denied boarding. data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days - extendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period. data-sort-value="2" 45 days data-sort-value="2" 30 days Visa not required for passengers with a VIP invitation letter. data-sort-value="3" 7 days Passenger with a letter (Visa Volant) issued by the Ministry of Interior and Security can obtain a visa on arrival. data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="3" 3 months e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="1" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 21 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="1" data-sort-value="4" Pre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="1" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 4 months data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="3" 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 360 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="1" 30 days According to IATA, UAE citizens can no longer obtain a visa on arrival. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="0" 3 months data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="1" 90 days data-sort-value="2" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 3 months data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="1" 30 days / 60 days Visa on arrival is applicable to UAE citizens if they had earlier obtained e-Visa or regular/paper visa for India. This facility is not available to citizens if they or either of their parents or grandparents (paternal or maternal) was born in or is a permanent resident of Pakistan. Visa on arrival is only available at the following airports: Bengaluru Chennai Delhi Hyderabad Kolkata Mumbai Kochi Kozhikode Ahmedabad data-sort-value="1" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 15 days data-sort-value="3" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days Validity of ETA-IL is 2 years from the date of approval. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="2" 30 days The change is not reflected in IATA Timatic, so travelers may be denied boarding. data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 3 months data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days Visitors can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Rwanda or Uganda. data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="5" data-sort-value="0" 90 days K-ETA exemption until the end of 2026. The validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval. data-sort-value="-1" Freedom of movement. ID card valid. data-sort-value="0" 60 days data-sort-value="1" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="0" 6 months Emiratis do not need a visa to enter Lebanon. (6 months - extendable to 1-year). data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" 3 months data-sort-value="3" data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="1" 90 days For stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is 59 USD. data-sort-value="1" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 3 months data-sort-value="2" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="2" 90 days data-sort-value="3" 30 days Available at any international airport or land border crossing. data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 180 days data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. data-sort-value="0" data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 3 months data-sort-value="0" 30 days Visitors must register their ETA on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours before travel and pay a processing fee of 48 USD. In addition, an extension of 30 days is possible. data-sort-value="4" Visa on arrival if passengers with a letter of approval issued by the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism. data-sort-value="1" 3 months / 90 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="1" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="0" 3 months International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Such travellers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy. data-sort-value="3" data-sort-value="2" The change is not reflected in IATA Timatic, so travelers may be denied boarding. data-sort-value="3" 30 days Holders of written e-Visa approval issued by the Immigration Authority can obtain a visa on arrival, provided they hold a visa application form and e-Visa application payment receipt and have an invitation letter from a Nigerian company accepting immigration responsibilities. data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="-1" Freedom of movement. ID card valid. data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="2" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="1" 60 days Visa on arrival available at Port Moresby airport. You can apply for a visa online under the "Tourist - Own Itinerary" category. data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. data-sort-value="0" 30 days A single or multiple entry eVisa for stays of up to 59 days is also available. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="-1" Freedom of movement.