Middle East
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates visit visa requirements
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Summary
United Arab Emirates destination guide
Verified 22 September 2026
- Visit routes
- Entry permit / visit visa / VOA / visa-free (nationality-specific)
This is the United Arab Emirates hub. Pick a passport below for a pair page. Rules differ by nationality.
UAE entry for tourism commonly uses entry permits / visit visas sponsored via airlines, hotels, or authorized channels, or services via ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security) Smart Services. Many nationalities receive visa on arrival / visa-free entry; others need pre-arranged permits. Rules differ by passport and sometimes by emirate process.
Checklist
Document requirements
Passport validity (often ≥6 months — confirm), photo, return ticket, hotel booking, sufficient funds, sponsor documents if applicable. Unknown exact checklist for each nationality — follow ICP/GDRFA/airline instructions for that passport.
Official only
How to apply
You will leave VisitVisaInfo for an official government or designated VAC website.
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Official statistics
Visa ratio
Not officially published
A percentage is shown only when an official source published one for this route. Blog tables and estimates are left out.
By passport
Status recorded for common passports
- PakistanMixed: many use pre-arranged tourist entry permits via airline/hotel/agent or ICP channels — verify per passportDepends — verify
- IndiaMixed: many use pre-arranged tourist entry permits via airline/hotel/agent or ICP channels — verify per passportDepends — verify
- BangladeshMixed: many use pre-arranged tourist entry permits via airline/hotel/agent or ICP channels — verify per passportDepends — verify
- NigeriaMixed: many use pre-arranged tourist entry permits via airline/hotel/agent or ICP channels — verify per passportDepends — verify
- PhilippinesMixed: many use pre-arranged tourist entry permits via airline/hotel/agent or ICP channels — verify per passportDepends — verify
- EgyptMixed: many use pre-arranged tourist entry permits via airline/hotel/agent or ICP channels — verify per passportDepends — verify
- Saudi ArabiaSpecial GCC rules — verifyDepends — verify
- United KingdomOften visa-free / VOA class historically — verify ICP/embassyVisa on arrival
- United StatesOften visa-free / VOA class historically — verify ICP/embassyVisa on arrival
- CanadaOften visa-free / VOA class historically — verify ICP/embassyVisa on arrival
- ChinaMixed: many use pre-arranged tourist entry permits via airline/hotel/agent or ICP channels — verify per passportDepends — verify
- TurkeyMixed: many use pre-arranged tourist entry permits via airline/hotel/agent or ICP channels — verify per passportDepends — verify
- IndonesiaMixed: many use pre-arranged tourist entry permits via airline/hotel/agent or ICP channels — verify per passportDepends — verify
- BrazilMixed: many use pre-arranged tourist entry permits via airline/hotel/agent or ICP channels — verify per passportDepends — verify
Quick answers
FAQ
What visit permissions does United Arab Emirates use?
United Arab Emirates is recorded with these visit routes: Entry permit / visit visa / VOA / visa-free (nationality-specific). Which one applies depends on the passport. Confirm it on the official links on this page.
Where do I apply for a United Arab Emirates visit visa?
Apply only on an official site. This page links to icp.gov.ae, gdrfad.gov.ae, ICP services (visa issuance examples).
Is a United Arab Emirates visa refusal rate published?
Not officially published for United Arab Emirates in this research pack.