United Arab Emirates
Australia
Australia visa for Emirati citizens
Entry requirement
Australia requires a visa from Emirati citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Australia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at uae.embassy.gov.au
Which Australia visa?
Visitor visa (subclass 600) – Tourist stream
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- The period on your grant letter: usually 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases
- Fee
- A$250
- Processing time
- No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases
For the tourist visa, Australia’s official sources give a standard fee of A$250, and applications are made on online.immi.gov.au. Processing time, as Australia states it: No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: The period on your grant letter: usually 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases.
Australian missions in the United Arab Emirates
- Embassy of Australia in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City Today 08:00–16:00
Australia has 1 mission in the United Arab Emirates, with its embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City.
Australian citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
AustraliaUnited Arab Emirates Visa-free, 90 days United Arab Emirates visa for citizens of Australia
Travel advice for Australia
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
Emirati citizens planning a trip to Australia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Australia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Australia (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Australia (updated 14 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Emirati citizens can stay in Australia
How long Emirati citizens may stay in Australia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Emirati citizens apply
The e-Visa for Australia is applied for online on its official government portal; Emirati citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Australian citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Australia?
Australia requires a visa from Emirati citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Australian embassy in the United Arab Emirates?
The Australian embassy in the United Arab Emirates is in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City.
How much does the Australia tourist visa cost?
Australia’s official sources give a standard fee of A$250 for the tourist visa. Processing time: No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Emirati citizens enter Australia visa-free?
No; Emirati citizens need an e-Visa for Australia.
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.