The United Arab Emirates combines modern skylines with heritage districts and desert landscapes. Dubai and Abu Dhabi offer different city experiences and require planned transfers.
Know the place. Plan the journey.Ordinary passports · short tourist visits. Arrival cards, registration and other conditions may still apply. Routes separately recorded as ETA, eVisa or visa on arrival are not included in this list.
Reference information dated 14 June 2026. Reviewed official guidance takes priority where available. Confirm the current conditions before travelling.
BoliviaBO · Americas
Electronic visa
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Bosnia & HerzegovinaBA · Europe
Visa on arrival
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
BotswanaBW · Africa
Electronic visa
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
BrazilBR · Americas
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
BruneiBN · Asia
Visa exemption
Recorded stay30 days
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
BulgariaBG · Europe
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Burkina FasoBF · Africa
Electronic visa
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
BurundiBI · Africa
Electronic visa
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
CambodiaKH · Asia
Electronic visa
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
CameroonCM · Africa
Electronic visa
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
CanadaCA · Americas
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Cape VerdeCV · Africa
Electronic visa
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Central African RepublicCF · Africa
Electronic visa
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
ChadTD · Africa
Electronic visa
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
ChileCL · Americas
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
ChinaCN · Asia
Visa exemption
Recorded stay30 days
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
ColombiaCO · Americas
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
ComorosKM · Africa
Electronic visa
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Congo - BrazzavilleCG · Africa
Electronic visa
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Congo - KinshasaCD · Africa
Restrictions in source
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Reference information dated 14 June 2026. Reviewed official guidance takes priority where available. Confirm the current conditions before travelling.
Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Reference information: Passport Index. Policy dates and official checks are shown separately.
Official entry guidance ↗Explore the downtown skyline from public areas or plan a separate observation-deck visit. Compare official ticket options and the actual visitor entrance before booking.
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Take time to appreciate the mosque's architecture while respecting its religious role. Check official clothing, visitor registration and photography instructions before arriving.
Open official website ↗Ideas to try: machboos, grilled dishes and dates. Start with a small selection, check the menu price and explain any dietary needs before ordering.
Look for Arabic coffee and karak tea. Ask about sweetness, milk and serving size; keep drinking-water arrangements separate from tasting local drinks.
Areas to compare: Dubai: a metro-connected district; Abu Dhabi: a base matched to your main visits. Check the exact address, walking access, room size, cancellation terms and late-arrival procedure before paying.
Use Dubai's metro where it suits the route, then compare taxis or buses for the last segment. Abu Dhabi and intercity visits need their own transfer plan.
Choose the season for your specific region, not the destination name alone. Recheck local forecasts, closures and public-holiday demand shortly before departure; keep one indoor or low-effort alternative.
Save the official visitor and transport links offline before going out. Carry the documents needed for your trip securely, respect worship and residential spaces, and verify any requested payment through the official provider.
Start with one base and one main attraction per day. The places above are separate ideas, not a timed package: check the map and reserve transfer time before combining them. Leave the final day flexible for weather or transport changes.
Explore destination-specific reading and planning tools. Community guides and map services are not immigration authorities.
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United Arab Emirates is listed in Asia. Its ISO travel-directory codes are AE / ARE. Geographic neighbours in the reference dataset include Oman · Saudi Arabia. The international calling prefix is +971.
Reference facts, not a reviewed travel advisory. Maps are schematic; borders and entry permissions must be checked separately.
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Open official website ↗Choose your passport and adjust both arrival and departure dates. Residence, purpose and document type can change the result. The country list above is only a starting point.
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