United Arab Emirates
Canada
Canada visa for Emirati citizens
Entry requirement
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.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canadainternational.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Electronic travel authorization (eTA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$7
- Processing time
- Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours
For the ETA, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer.
Where to apply in United Arab Emirates
- Embassy of Canada in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City
Abu Dhabi Trade Towers (Abu Dhabi Mall), West Tower, 9th Floor, Abu Dhabi
- Consulate General of Canada in Dubai City
19th Floor, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Canadian citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
CanadaUnited Arab Emirates Visa-free, 90 days United Arab Emirates visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- 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.
Before travelling from the United Arab Emirates to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Emirati citizens can stay in Canada
Emirati citizens may stay in Canada for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Canada.
How Emirati citizens apply
Emirati citizens apply for the ETA for Canada online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Canada’s neighbours for Emirati citizens
The United States requires Emirati citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
Canadian citizens can visit the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in Canada?
Emirati citizens can stay in Canada for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the Canada ETA cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7 for the ETA. Processing time: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Canadian citizens can visit the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Emirati citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Emirati citizens need an ETA for Canada.
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.