UAE Visa Requirements 2026
Visa requirements for UAE: visa-free entry for up to 30/90 days. Updated 30 May 2026. Plus passport rules, customs, and prohibited items.
UAE visa at a glance
- Policy
- Visa-free entry
- Length of stay
- 30/90 days
- Cost
- Free
- Passport
- Valid 6+ months.
30 days visa-free for US/UK/EU/Australia/NZ. 90 days for some EU. Strict drug + cannabis residue laws – see Drug Laws section.
30 days visa-free UK/US. Extendable.
Customs allowances
400 cigarettes, 4L alcohol (non-Muslim). No alcohol in Sharjah.
Prohibited items
Drug laws EXTREMELY strict – traces in bloodstream can lead to jail. E-cigarettes restricted. Prescription meds need doctor's letter. No photographing government/military.
Frequently asked questions about UAE visas
Do I need a visa to visit UAE?
Visa-free entry applies for UAE: 30 days visa-free for US/UK/EU/Australia/NZ. 90 days for some EU. Strict drug + cannabis residue laws – see Drug Laws section.
How much does a UAE visa cost?
Entry to UAE is free under the current visa-free entry policy for eligible passports. There is no visa fee. Always check whether your nationality is eligible before booking flights.
How long can I stay in UAE?
The standard visa-free entry allows 30/90 days per entry. Most policies are extendable in-country at an immigration office for an additional fee — check the official source for current extension rules. Visa runs (leaving and re-entering to reset the clock) are increasingly scrutinised; do not rely on them.
What passport validity does UAE require?
Valid 6+ months.