UAE Visa on Arrival Countries List 2026: Complete Eligible Nationalities Guide
Full UAE visa on arrival eligible countries list for 2026 — 90-day, 30-day and visa-free nationalities, plus what to do if your country isn't included. Updated monthly.
Lucky travellers from select countries can fly to the UAE without applying for a visa in advance — they get one stamped on arrival. Here's the complete updated 2026 list and what to do if your country is not included.
GCC nationals (no visa needed)
Citizens of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman can enter the UAE freely with a national ID — no passport even required.
90-day visa-on-arrival (multiple entries)
European Union: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Vatican City.
Other 90-day: Andorra, United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Brunei, Hong Kong (SAR).
30-day visa-on-arrival
China, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Paraguay, Uruguay, Mauritius, Seychelles, Maldives.
Abu Dhabi visa on arrival — same rules as Dubai
The UAE visa-on-arrival list applies to all seven emirates equally — Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain.
If you land at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), Dubai International (DXB), Sharjah (SHJ) or Al Maktoum (DWC), the immigration officer issues the same stamp based on your nationality, not the entry point.
There is no separate 'Abu Dhabi visa on arrival' programme — it's a single federal UAE visa-on-arrival policy.
Not on the list? Apply online
If your country is not above, you must apply for a UAE tourist visa before flying. The full process takes 24–72 hours and can be done entirely from your phone.
Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Filipino, Egyptian, Nigerian, Kenyan and most African and Asian nationalities need a pre-approved e-visa.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the full UAE visa on arrival countries list 2026?
GCC nationals (free entry), 36 countries with 90-day VOA (EU members, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, NZ, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and others), and 17 countries with 30-day VOA (China, Russia, Brazil, Mexico and others). The complete list is in the sections above.
Can I extend a visa-on-arrival?
Yes — both 30-day and 90-day visas-on-arrival can be extended once for an additional 30 days at any GDRFA office.
I have a US visa but Indian passport — can I get visa on arrival?
Yes! Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan citizens with a valid US visa, US Green Card or UK/EU residence permit can get a 14-day visa on arrival in the UAE.
Is Abu Dhabi visa on arrival different from Dubai?
No. The UAE has a single federal visa-on-arrival policy that applies identically at Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and all other UAE airports. Eligibility depends only on your nationality.
Has the UAE visa on arrival list changed in 2026?
The list is reviewed by the UAE government periodically. The 2026 list above reflects the latest update. We monitor and refresh this page monthly.
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