Netherlands
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates visa for Dutch citizens
Entry requirement
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for the United Arab Emirates: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mofaic.gov.ae
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Emirati citizens travelling to the Netherlands
United Arab EmiratesNetherlands Visa-free, 90 days Netherlands 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.
Dutch citizens planning a trip to the United Arab Emirates can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Dutch citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates
Dutch 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 the Netherlands
No visa is needed by Emirati citizens for the Netherlands, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates.
Frequently asked questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for the United Arab Emirates: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Dutch citizens stay in the United Arab Emirates?
Dutch citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates for up to 90 days.
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
No visa is needed by Emirati citizens for the Netherlands, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Dutch citizens enter the United Arab Emirates visa-free?
Yes, Dutch 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.