United Arab Emirates

Embassies and consulates in the United Arab Emirates

embassies in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City

The United Arab Emirates hosts 128 foreign missions from 87 countries: 78 embassies, 49 consulates and 1 other office. Most embassies, 72 of 78, are in the capital, Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City. Consulates are also found in Dubai City and Sharjah city.

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United Arab Emirates

Capital
Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City
Population
11,513,149
Currency
United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
Calling code
+971
Languages
Arabic, Persian, English
  • 128missions
  • 78embassies
  • 49consulates
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All missions in the United Arab Emirates

Other cities in the United Arab Emirates

Outside Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, missions are found in Dubai City (36) and Sharjah city (18); most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.

By country

  1. Denmark 3
  2. Russia 3
  3. United States 3
  4. Afghanistan 2
  5. Angola 2
  6. Canada 2
  7. Switzerland 2
  8. China 2
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Visa rules for the United Arab Emirates

How the world’s passports enter the United Arab Emirates198 in total

  • Visa-free93
  • e-Visa105

United Arab Emirates visa guide · 16 visa types

Visa rules

Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates.

Visa statistics

Schengen visa applications in the United Arab Emirates

YearApplicationsVisas issuedRefusedRefusal rateMultiple-entry share
2023 233,932175,60152,48522.8% 51.6%
2024 (part of the year) 260,229196,10961,73823.8% 55.2%
2025 298,064221,37071,26124.2% 55.5%

By Schengen state, 2025

CountryApplicationsVisas issuedRefusal rate
Germany 40,55531,12422.0%
Netherlands 31,63421,35830.5%
Spain 30,26524,81414.1%
France 28,16023,36416.7%
Italy 27,39822,16219.1%
Switzerland 25,60319,88121.3%
Denmark 17,28811,37431.8%
Norway 16,23211,27430.5%
Greece 13,58711,28515.6%
Hungary 10,4246,69135.2%
Czech Republic 8,9616,71324.0%
Belgium 7,4605,91719.8%

Schengen consulates in the United Arab Emirates received 298,064 short-stay visa applications in 2025, the 9th highest number of any country, and issued 221,370 visas. 24.2% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). In 2024 the rate was much the same, 23.8%. Applications rose by 15% compared with 2024 (260,229).

Most applications went to Germany (40,555), the Netherlands (31,634), Spain (30,265) and France (28,160).

Among the states with at least 500 applications, the lowest refusal rate was Latvia’s (10.9%) and the highest Bulgaria’s (58.2%). The sharpest rise since 2024 was at the consulates of Bulgaria (+22.2 points), the largest fall at those of Denmark (−12.7 points).

Bulgaria and Romania began issuing Schengen visas on 31 March 2024, so their 2024 figures cover part of the year. The numbers include every nationality applying in the United Arab Emirates.

Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made

US visas issued to citizens of the United Arab Emirates

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)16,69512,007
Student (F, M)1,013632
Exchange (J)12256
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)2222
Transit and crew (C, D)223188
Diplomatic and official (A, G)1,6891,868
Fiancé(e) (K)10
Total19,76514,773
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)1.5%2.2%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 14,773 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of the United Arab Emirates, the 65th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 81%, diplomatic and official visas 13% and student visas 4%. That is 25% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (19,765).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of the United Arab Emirates received 4,934, 12% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 2.2% for citizens of the United Arab Emirates in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 1.5%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates’ own missions abroad

The United Arab Emirates’ embassies abroad (136)

In the other direction, the United Arab Emirates runs 136 missions in 107 countries. Its largest networks are in the United States (6), India (4), China (3), Germany (3) and the United Kingdom (3).

Good to know

Where the embassies are

Most embassies, 72 of 78, are in the capital, Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City. Denmark has the most missions in the United Arab Emirates, 3, followed by Russia (3), the United States (3), Afghanistan (2) and Angola (2).

Travel advice for the United Arab Emirates

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to the United Arab Emirates: the US State Department rates the United Arab Emirates at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United Arab Emirates (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Arab Emirates (updated 29 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in the United Arab Emirates?

Denmark, with 3 missions, followed by Russia (3).

Do I need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Of 198 passports, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.