Visa-Free Countries for Dubai Passport Holders [Including VOA, eVisa & ETA]

Ranked 8th on the Henley Passport Index, Dubai (UAE) passport holders have access to multiple countries without 184 countries. The UAE passport is one of the most powerful passports which makes travel easier and cost-effective for its holders.

In this blog, we will cover all the 184 visa-free countries for Dubai passport holders and breakdown the list of visa-on-arrival, eVisa and ETA requirements to enter the countries.

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Visa-Free Countries for Dubai Passport Holders

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Here’s a list of countries UAE passport holders can visit from Dubai without a visa:

Country	Allowed Stay
Albania	90 days (within 180-day period)
Andorra	90 days (within 180-day period)
Angola	Up to 30 days
Antigua and Barbuda	90 days
Argentina	90 days
Armenia	180 days
Aruba	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
Austria	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
Azerbaijan	90 days (within 180-day period)
Bahamas	3 months
Bahrain	14 days
Barbados	90 days
Belarus	90 days (within 180-day period)
Belgium	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
Bermuda	6 months
Bolivia	30 days
Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
Bosnia and Herzegovina	90 days (within 6-month period)
Botswana	90 days
Brazil	90 days
Brunei	30 days
Bulgaria	90 days
Burkina Faso	90 days
Burundi	30 days
Canada	180 days
Central African Republic	90 days
Chad	Visa-free
Chile	90 days
China	30 days
Colombia	90 days
Comoro Islands	45 days
Cook Islands	Visa-free
Costa Rica	90 days
Croatia	90 days
Cuba	Tourist card typically required
Curacao	(Typically within Schengen limits)
Cyprus	90 days
Czechia	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
Denmark	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
Dominica	Visa-free
Dominican Republic	Visa-free
Ecuador	90 days
El Salvador	90 days
Estonia	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
eSwatini	Visa-free
Faroe Islands	(Typically within Schengen limits)
Fiji	90 days
Finland	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
France	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
French Guiana	(Typically within Schengen limits)
French Polynesia	(Typically within Schengen limits)
French West Indies	(Typically within Schengen limits)
Georgia	90 days
Germany	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
Greece	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
Greenland	(Typically within Schengen limits)
Grenada	90 days
Guatemala	90 days
Guyana	Visa-free
Haiti	90 days
Honduras	90 days
Hong Kong (SAR China)	90 days
Hungary	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
Iceland	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
Ireland	90 days
Israel	90 days
Italy	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
Jamaica	30 days
Japan	90 days
Jordan	90 days
Kazakhstan	30 days
Kiribati	90 days
Kosovo	90 days
Kuwait	Freedom of movement
Kyrgyzstan	60 days
Latvia	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
Lebanon	180 days
Liechtenstein	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
Lithuania	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
Luxembourg	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
Macao (SAR China)	90 days
Malaysia	90 days
Maldives	90 days
Mali	Visa-free
Malta	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
Marshall Islands	90 days
Mauritius	90 days
Mayotte	(Typically within Schengen limits)
Mexico	180 days
Micronesia	30 days
Moldova	90 days
Monaco	(Typically within Schengen limits)
Mongolia	30 days
Montenegro	90 days
Montserrat	Visa-free
Morocco	90 days
Mozambique	Visa-free
Namibia	90 days
Nauru	Visa-free
Netherlands	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
New Caledonia	(Typically within Schengen limits)
New Zealand	90 days
Nicaragua	90 days
Niue	Visa-free
North Macedonia	90 days
Norway	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
Oman	Freedom of movement
Palestinian Territory	Visa-free
Panama	180 days
Paraguay	90 days
Peru	90 days
Poland	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
Portugal	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
Qatar	Freedom of movement
Reunion	(Typically within Schengen limits)
Romania	90 days
Russian Federation	90 days
Samoa	90 days (Visa on arrival also an option)
San Marino	90 days
Sao Tome and Principe	15 days
Saudi Arabia	Freedom of movement
Senegal	90 days
Serbia	90 days
Seychelles	90 days (Visitor’s permit on arrival)
Singapore	30 days
Slovakia	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
Slovenia	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
Solomon Islands	90 days
South Africa	90 days
South Korea	90 days
Spain	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
St. Kitts and Nevis	90 days
St. Lucia	60 days
St. Maarten	(Typically within Schengen limits)
St. Vincent and the Grenadines	90 days
Sudan	Visa-free
Sweden	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
Switzerland	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
Syria	(Visa on arrival also an option)
Tajikistan	30 days
The Gambia	Visa-free
Tonga	60 days
Tunisia	90 days
Turks and Caicos Islands	90 days
Tuvalu	90 days
Ukraine	30 days
United Kingdom	6 months
Uruguay	90 days
Uzbekistan	30 days
Vanuatu	90 days
Vatican City	90 days (within 180-day period in Schengen Area)
Zambia	90 days

Note: The list contains overseas territories as well.

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Visa on Arrival Countries for Dubai Passport Holders

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Here is a list of visa-on-arrival countries for Dubai passport holders:

Country	Allowed Stay	Fees in AED	Fees in USD/local currency
Bangladesh	30 days	Free	Free
Bolivia	30 days	AED 18-36	$5 – $10
Burundi	30 days	AED 18-36	$5 – $10
Cambodia	30 days	AED 110-128	$30 – $35
Cameroon	(Varies, up to 90 days)	AED 183	$50
Cape Verde Islands	Up to 5 days (e-visa on arrival)	AED 275	$45 (Embassy fee) + $30 (Service fee) = $75
Comoro Islands	45 days	AED 117-202	$32–55
Djibouti	14, 30, or 60 days	AED 605 (14 days); AED 678 (30 days); AED 1101 (60 days)	$165 (14 days), $185 (30 days), $300 (60 days)
Ethiopia	30 or 90 days	AED 300 (30 days) AED 740 (90 days)	$82 (30 days), $202 (90 days)
Guinea	Not exceeding 90 days	AED 293	$80
Guinea-Bissau	–	–	–
Honduras	90 days	AED 146	$40
Indonesia	30 days	AED 128	$35
Iraq	14, 30, 60 or 90 days	AED 584-5000+	$159 – $1599
Jamaica	90 days	Free	Free
Laos	30 days	AED 183	$50
Macao (SAR China)	90 days	AED 90	MOP 200 (single entry)
Malawi	30 days	AED 183	$50
Maldives	30 days	Free	Free
Marshall Islands	30-90 days	AED 91-183	$25-50
Namibia	90 days	AED 293	$80
Nepal	15, 30, or 90 days	AED 110; AED 183; AED 459	$30 (15 days), $50 (30 days), $125 (90 days)
Palau Islands	30 days	Free
Samoa	90 days	Free
Sierra Leone	30 days	AED 293-367	$80 – $100
Somalia	30 days	AED 220	$60
Tanzania	90 days	AED 183	$50
Timor-Leste	30 days	AED 110	$30
Tuvalu	30 days	Free	Free
Yemen	–	–	–
Zimbabwe	30 days	AED 110; AED	$30 (single entry), $45 (double entry), $75 (multiple entry)

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eVisa Countries for Dubai Passport Holders

There are nearly 16 eVisa countries for Dubai passport holders:

Country	Visa Duration	Fees in AED	Fees in USD/local currency
Australia	Up to 12 months	AED 734	AUD 200
Benin	30 or 90 days	AED 110	USD 30
Equatorial Guinea	90 days	AED 183	USD 50
Congo	7 days	AED 330	USD 90
Congo (Dem. Rep.)	3 months	AED 1101	USD 300 (An additional fees of $90 at the border for visa entry)
Cuba	90 days	AED 260	USD 70
Gabon	1 to 3 months	AED 296	70 EUR
India	1 year	AED 146	USD 40
Mauritania	30 days	AED 220	USD 60
Montserrat	1 year	AED 183	USD 50
Nigeria	90 days	–	–
Suriname	90 days	AED 183	USD 50 (single entry) USD 75 (multiple entry)
Taiwan	30 days	AED 275	–
Togo	15 to 90 days	AED 226- 420	35,000 – 65,000 CFA Franc
Uganda	90 days	AED 183	USD 50
Vietnam	90 days	AED 91 – AED 183	USD 25 for a single-entry visa / USD 50 for a multiple-entry visa

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ETA Countries for Dubai Passport Holders

Here are some countries where Dubai citizens need an ETA:

Country	Stay Duration	Fees in AED	Fees in USD/local currency
Canada	6 months up to 5 years	AED 18	CAD $7
Israel	90 days up to 2 years	AED 27	25 NIS
Kenya	90 days	AED 110	Normal: $30 Expedited at an additional $100.
Mozambique	60 days	Temporarily suspended	Temporarily suspended
New Zealand	3 months	AED 37	NZD $17
South Korea	90 days	AED 25−29	USD 7-8
Sri Lanka	30 days	AED 185	USD 50
St. Kitts and Nevis	90 days	AED 31	USD 8.50
United Kingdom	6 months	AED 78	£16

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Top Visa-Free Countries for UAE Passport Holders

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Country	Visa	Stay Duration	Attractions
Schengen Area	Visa-Free	90/180 days	Access to 29+ countries in Europe: France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain.
Singapore	Visa-Free	Up to 30 days	Marina Bay Sands, Universal Studios, Sentosa Island and Gardens by the Bay
Malaysia	Visa-Free	Up to 90 days	Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Georgetown, Malacca, and Langkawi.
Saudi Arabia	Visa-Free	Up to 90 days	Riyadh, Jeddah, Red Sea, Tabuk, Al Baha, and Qassim.
Qatar	Visa-Free	Up to 90 days within 180 days	Doha, Lusail, Al Wakrah, and Abu Samra
Oman	Visa-Free	Up to 14 days	Muscat, Salalah, Nizwa, and the Musandam Fjords
Thailand	Visa-Free	Up to 30 days	Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Phi Phi Islands, and Ayutthaya
Georgia	Visa-Free	Up to 90 days within 180 days	Tbilisi, Batumi, Mtskheta, Svaneti and Kazbegi.
Maldives	Visa-Free	30 days	Male, Addu Atoll, Sun Island and Maafushi

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Benefits of Visa-Free Travel for UAE Passport Holders

Here are the benefits of visa-free travel for UAE residents:

• No Hefty Fees: Visa application fees can be hefty. UAE residents can save money and use it on travel experiences.

• Spontaneous Travel: Visa-free access provides unparalleled flexibility. UAE travelers can make spontaneous travel plans to over 184 countries.

• No Visa Complications: Visa-free travel makes many countries with complex visa applications easily accessible for UAE citizens.

• Hassle-Free Travel Planning: Without the anxiety of visa denials or delays, UAE residents can confidently book their trips.

• Boosts Travel and Business Tourism: UAE residents can attend greater international business opportunities, participate in global conferences and meetings, and travel to unique destinations without visa hassles.

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FAQs

Which countries allow visa-free entry for Dubai passport holders?

UAE passport holders enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to nearly 184 countries, including much of Europe (the Schengen Area), Japan, South Korea, and Singapore, as well as various destinations in North and South America, Africa, and Oceania.

Do I still need a return ticket for visa-free travel?

Yes, in most cases, you need a return or an onward ticket. Immigration officials in some visa-free countries may request proof of your intent to leave.

What is the maximum visa-free stay allowed for Dubai passport holders?

The maximum visa-free stay varies by country. No visa is needed for these countries from Dubai. For example, UAE passport holders can typically stay:

• Schengen Area (most European countries), Mexico: 90 days within any 180-day period.
• Seychelles, Mauritius, Serbia, Albania, Mali, Malaysia: Up to 90 days.
• Japan, South Korea, Mongolia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, Maldives: Usually 30 days or less, with some offering visa on arrival for a similar duration.

Can Dubai passport holders travel to Europe without a visa?

Yes, travel without visa for Dubai people is free to most European countries within the Schengen Area for short stays, typically up to 90 days within a 180-day period. However, starting in late 2026, an ETIAS authorization will be mandatory for visa-exempt travelers to the Schengen Area.

What documents should I carry when travelling visa-free?

Documents may vary based on the country’s requirements. Here is a generic list of documents needed:

• A valid passport
• A return or onward ticket
• Proof of sufficient funds
• Accommodation details
• Travel insurance is also highly recommended.

What should I do if visa policies change after I have planned a visa-free trip?

Check the official embassy or consulate websites of your destination country for the most up-to-date information. Contact their consular services directly or consult a reputable travel agent.

Is it safe to travel visa-free from Dubai to other countries?

Yes, visa-free travel from Dubai is safe. Please check the political and economic conditions of the countries before making any travel plans.

Do Dubai passport holders get a visa on arrival in most countries?

Yes, over 30 countries offer visa-on-arrival facilities for Dubai. A total of 184 visa-free countries for Dubai passport holders to visit without any stress.