United Arab Emirates passport results — January 2025 VisaGlance matrix

United Arab Emirates destination visa policy visual: Travel planning desk with a blank passport-like booklet, map texture, blank paper sheet, and magnifier.

In the January 2025 VisaGlance matrix, 28 passports were listed as visa-free · 21 were listed under visa on arrival, eVisa, or ETA

Historical snapshot of 49 tracked passports for United Arab Emirates; individual rows were not independently verified and may not reflect current rules.

A destination-level source is mapped and reviewed: UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (mofa.gov.ae) / u.ae Official Government Portal / UAE Embassy bilateral visa pages · reviewed 2026-06-10 · Official destination source ↗ This source supports destination-level context; it does not verify every passport row on this page.

Methodology

A mapped source supports destination-level context, not every passport row shown on this page. Each row needs its own governing evidence before it can be called verified.

Sources: UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (mofa.gov.ae) / u.ae Official Government Portal / UAE Embassy bilateral visa pages Destination source ↗
Last reviewed: 2026-06-10
Author: William W.
Reviewer: William W. Same person as the author; this is not an independent review.

The United Arab Emirates blends ultramodern skyscrapers, desert safaris, and luxury hospitality into a cosmopolitan hub. Visitors explore Dubai's megamalls and Palm developments, Abu Dhabi's cultural landmarks, or dune adventures, drawn by year-round warm weather and tax-free shopping.

Dubai International (DXB) and Abu Dhabi International (AUH) are the main airports, with excellent infrastructure and seamless immigration procedures. Queues can form during peak hours, but electronic gates and multi-lingual staff expedite processing efficiently.

Official-source travel notes

UAE entry notes: UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs Visa Free / Visa Required list

The UAE hub is best used as a first screen: check whether your passport is listed as Visa Free or Visa Required, then confirm the exact stay, airport handling, and emirate-specific steps before departure.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes a country-by-country Visa Free and Visa Required list for non-citizens.
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival handling can still depend on passport type, stay length, and airline or airport procedures.
If the MoFA list shows Visa Required for your nationality, check the relevant UAE visa sponsor, airline, or immigration authority before booking.

UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa exemptions ↗

Where can I check whether my passport is Visa Free for the UAE?

Use the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa exemptions page, which labels countries as Visa Free or Visa Required.

Does Visa Free mean every UAE stay length is the same?

No. Stay length and handling can vary by passport and entry channel, so confirm the exact rule for your nationality before travel.

Visa results start from a historical January 2025 base matrix with limited, documented corrections. A mapped destination-level source provides context only; it does not independently verify a passport-destination result.

Listed as visa-free — January 2025 matrix 28 passports

Listed as visa on arrival / eVisa / ETA — January 2025 matrix 21 passports

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