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United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Chinese citizens for the United Arab Emirates, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mofa.gov.ae
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Emirati citizens travelling to China
United Arab EmiratesChina Visa-free, 30 days China visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates
Travel advice for the United Arab Emirates
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from China to the United Arab Emirates, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates
Chinese citizens may stay in the United Arab Emirates for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Arab Emirates.
Emirati citizens travelling to China
Emirati citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between China and the United Arab Emirates.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
No visa is needed by Chinese citizens for the United Arab Emirates, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Chinese citizens stay in the United Arab Emirates?
Chinese citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates for up to 90 days.
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for China?
Emirati citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Chinese citizens enter the United Arab Emirates visa-free?
Yes, Chinese citizens can enter the United Arab Emirates without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.