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Canadian Embassy & Consulates in the United Arab Emirates

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate general

Canada is represented in the United Arab Emirates by 2 missions: an embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City and a consulate general in Dubai City. Emirati citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Canada, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.

Map: Canada’s 2 missions in the United Arab Emirates

Map: Canada’s 2 missions in the United Arab Emirates

Canadian Embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City

Canada has its embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the capital; the address on record is Abu Dhabi Trade Towers (Abu Dhabi Mall), West Tower, 9th Floor, Abu Dhabi. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Canadian consulates in the United Arab Emirates

Canada also has a consulate general in Dubai City; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.

Canada visa for Emirati citizens

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CanadaUnited Arab Emirates Visa-free, 90 days United Arab Emirates visa for citizens of Canada

Canada visa requirements for citizens of the United Arab Emirates

  • Electronic travel authorization (eTA)
  • Fee: CA$7
  • 1 required document

checked 22 October 2026

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Before flying to Canada, Emirati citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. The application is made online on the official portal of Canada, not at the Canadian embassy.

The United Arab Emirates’ missions in Canada

Missions of the United Arab Emirates in Canada (2)

In return, the United Arab Emirates has 2 missions in Canada, including its embassy in Ottawa.

Good to know

Canada in the United Arab Emirates

Worldwide, Canada has 263 missions in 155 countries; 2 of them are in the United Arab Emirates.

Travel to the United Arab Emirates for Canadian citizens

No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for the United Arab Emirates, for stays of up to 90 days. In the United Arab Emirates, Canadian citizens can turn to the Canadian embassy for passports and emergency help.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Canadian embassy in the United Arab Emirates?

The Canadian embassy is in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, at Abu Dhabi Trade Towers (Abu Dhabi Mall), West Tower, 9th Floor, Abu Dhabi.

Does Canada have consulates in the United Arab Emirates?

Yes, Canada has a consulate general in Dubai City.

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Canada?

Emirati citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

The United Arab Emirates admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Does the United Arab Emirates have an embassy in Canada?

Yes, the United Arab Emirates has its embassy in Ottawa, along with 1 other mission in Canada.