Planning a trip to Dubai? One of the first questions travelers ask is, “Do I need a visa for Dubai?” The answer depends on your nationality.
Some passport holders can enter the United Arab Emirates (UAE) without applying for a visa in advance, while others receive a Visa on Arrival. Many travelers must apply for a UAE tourist visa before departure.
This guide helps you quickly check your visa requirements using our country directory. Simply search for your country in the table below to find your eligibility, stay duration, and a detailed visa guide.
UAE Visa Status Guide
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 🟢 Visa Free | No visa required before travel |
| 🟡 Visa on Arrival | Visa issued upon arrival in the UAE |
| 🔵 eVisa | Apply online before travel |
| 🔴 Visa Required | Visa must be approved before departure |
Visa Free — no visa required before travel
Visa on Arrival — visa issued upon arrival
Visa Required — must be approved before departure
| Country | Visa Status | Guide | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Albania | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Algeria | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| American Samoa | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Andorra | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Angola | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Anguilla | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Antarctica | Not Applicable | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Argentina | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Armenia | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Aruba | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Australia | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Austria | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Azerbaijan | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Bahamas | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Bahrain | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Bangladesh | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Barbados | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Belarus | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Belgium | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Belize | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Benin | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Bermuda | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Bhutan | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Bolivia | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Botswana | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Brazil | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| British Indian Ocean Territory | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Brunei | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Burkina Faso | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Burundi | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Cambodia | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Cameroon | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Canada | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Cape Verde | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Cayman Islands | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Central African Republic | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Chad | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Chile | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| China | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Christmas Island | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Cocos (Keeling) Islands | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Colombia | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Comoros | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Cook Islands | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Costa Rica | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Croatia | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Cuba | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Czech Republic | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Denmark | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Djibouti | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Dominican Republic | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Ecuador | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Egypt | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| El Salvador | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Equatorial Guinea | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Eritrea | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Estonia | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Eswatini (Swaziland) | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Ethiopia | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Falkland Islands | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Faroe Islands | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Fiji | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Finland | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| France | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| French Guiana | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| French Polynesia | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Gabon | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Gambia | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Georgia | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Germany | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Ghana | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Gibraltar | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Greece | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Greenland | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Grenada | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Guadeloupe | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Guam | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Guatemala | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Guinea | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Guyana | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Haiti | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Honduras | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Hong Kong SAR | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Hungary | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Iceland | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| India | Visa on Arrival | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Indonesia | Visa on Arrival | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Iran | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Iraq | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Ireland | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Israel | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Italy | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Jamaica | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Japan | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Jordan | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Kazakhstan | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Kenya | Visa on Arrival | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Kiribati | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Kosovo | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Kuwait | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Kyrgyzstan | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Laos | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Latvia | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Lebanon | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Lesotho | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Liberia | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Libya | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Liechtenstein | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Lithuania | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Luxembourg | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Macau SAR | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Macedonia | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Madagascar | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Malawi | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Malaysia | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Maldives | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Mali | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Malta | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Marshall Islands | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Martinique | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Mauritania | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Mauritius | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Mayotte | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Mexico | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Micronesia | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Moldova | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Monaco | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Mongolia | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Montenegro | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Montserrat | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Morocco | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Mozambique | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Myanmar | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Namibia | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Nauru | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Nepal | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Netherlands | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| New Caledonia | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| New Zealand | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Nicaragua | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Niger | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Nigeria | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Niue | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Norfolk Island | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| North Korea | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Norway | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Oman | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Pakistan | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Palau | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Palestinian Territory | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Panama | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Papua New Guinea | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Paraguay | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Peru | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Philippines | Visa on Arrival | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Pitcairn Island | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Poland | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Portugal | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Puerto Rico | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Qatar | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Republic of the Congo | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Reunion | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Romania | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Russia | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Rwanda | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Saint Helena | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Saint Lucia | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Saint Pierre and Miquelon | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Samoa | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| San Marino | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Sao Tome and Principe | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Saudi Arabia | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Senegal | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Serbia | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Seychelles | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Sierra Leone | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Singapore | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Slovakia | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Slovenia | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Solomon Islands | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Somalia | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| South Africa | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| South Korea | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| South Korea | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| South Sudan | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Spain | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Sri Lanka | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Sudan | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Suriname | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Svalbard and Jan Mayen | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Sweden | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Switzerland | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Syria | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Taiwan | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Tajikistan | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Tanzania | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Thailand | Visa on Arrival | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Togo | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Tokelau | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Tonga | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Tunisia | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Turkey | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Turkmenistan | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Tuvalu | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Uganda | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Ukraine | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| United Arab Emirates | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| United Kingdom | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| United States | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| United States Minor Outlying Islands | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Uruguay | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Uzbekistan | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Vanuatu | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Vatican City (Holy See) | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Venezuela | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Vietnam | Visa on Arrival | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Wallis and Futuna | Visa Free | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Western Sahara | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Yemen | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Zambia | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
| Zimbabwe | Visa Required | Read Guide | Apply Now |
Visa rules change often and can depend on passport type, residency permits held, and recent policy updates. Always confirm your exact requirement on the official UAE ICP/GDRFA website or with your airline before booking. Source for classifications: Khaleej Times, June 2026.
Can I Apply for a Dubai Visa Online?
Yes. If your nationality requires a visa before traveling, you can apply online through an authorized UAE visa provider.
Depending on your travel purpose, you may choose from:
- Tourist Visa
- Transit Visa
- Business Visit Visa
- Multiple Entry Visa
- Long-Term Tourist Visa
Documents Required For Dubai Visa
Most applicants will need:
- Valid Passport
- Passport-size Photograph
- Flight Reservation (if required)
- Hotel Booking or Accommodation Details
- Additional supporting documents (depending on nationality)
Dubai Visa Processing Time
| Visa Type | Estimated Processing |
|---|---|
| Tourist Visa | 2–5 Working Days |
| Express Visa | 24–48 Hours |
| Transit Visa | Usually 1–3 Working Days |
How to Apply Dubai Visa From Us
Why Visa Rules Are Different for Every Country
The UAE offers different entry policies based on bilateral agreements, passport strength, and immigration regulations.
As a result, travelers from one country may receive a visa on arrival, while others must obtain a visa before departure.
Always verify the latest requirements before booking your trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a visa for Dubai?
It depends on your nationality. Check the country table above.
Which countries get a Visa on Arrival?
Many nationalities, including citizens of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and several European countries, are eligible for a Visa on Arrival. Always verify the latest eligibility before travel.
Can I apply for a Dubai visa online?
Yes. Travelers who require a visa can usually apply online through an authorized provider.
How long does a Dubai tourist visa take?
Most applications are processed within 2–5 working days.
Can I extend my Dubai visa?
Certain tourist visas may be eligible for extension, subject to UAE immigration rules.
Disclaimer: The visa information on this page is based on publicly available UAE immigration guidelines and official sources as of July 2026. Visa policies, eligibility, stay duration, and entry requirements may change without prior notice. We recommend verifying the latest information with the relevant UAE authorities or contacting our visa support team before making travel arrangements.