- Website
- gov.uk
- Head of mission
- Gemma Stevenson
United Kingdom
United Arab Emirates
British Embassy in the United Arab Emirates
2 embassies
The United Kingdom is represented in the United Arab Emirates by 2 missions: an embassy in Sharjah city and 1 other office. Emirati citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Map: the United Kingdom’s 2 missions in the United Arab Emirates
Map: the United Kingdom’s 2 missions in the United Arab Emirates
British Embassy in Sharjah city
The United Kingdom has its embassy in Sharjah city. The head of mission on record is Gemma Stevenson. Its website is linked on its page.
Consulates
- Embassy of the United Kingdom in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City
Al Hisn Street, Al Markaziyah West, Abu Dhabi
Open 24/7
United Kingdom visa for Emirati citizens
United Arab EmiratesUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates
United KingdomUnited Arab Emirates Visa-free, 90 days United Arab Emirates visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of the United Arab Emirates
- Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
- Fee: £20
- 2 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Emirati citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online on the official portal of the United Kingdom, not at the British embassy.
The United Arab Emirates’ missions in the United Kingdom
Missions of the United Arab Emirates in the United Kingdom (3)
In return, the United Arab Emirates has 3 missions in the United Kingdom, including its embassy in London.
Good to know
The United Kingdom in the United Arab Emirates
Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; 2 of them are in the United Arab Emirates.
Travel to the United Arab Emirates for British citizens
British citizens do not need a visa for the United Arab Emirates: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. In the United Arab Emirates, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the British embassy in the United Arab Emirates?
The British embassy is in Sharjah city.
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Emirati citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Do British citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
British citizens do not need a visa for the United Arab Emirates: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Does the United Arab Emirates have an embassy in the United Kingdom?
Yes, the United Arab Emirates has its embassy in London, along with 2 other missions in the United Kingdom.