United Arab Emirates
Germany
Germany visa for Emirati citizens
Entry requirement
Emirati citizens do not need a visa for Germany: 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 uae.diplo.de
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Germany: visa decisions in the United Arab Emirates
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26,024 | 19,428 | 6,283 | 24.3% | 98.9% |
| 2024 | 32,956 | 23,399 | 8,778 | 27.0% | 99.5% |
| 2025 | 40,555 | 31,124 | 8,883 | 22.0% | 85.2% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai City) received 40,555 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 31,124. The refusal rate was 22.0%. The refusal rate fell by 5.0 points from 27.0% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 23% compared with 2024 (32,956).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 24.2% of the applications lodged in the United Arab Emirates that year, from 10.9% at the consulates of Latvia to 58.2% at those of Bulgaria. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the most applied-for Schengen state in the United Arab Emirates.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in the United Arab Emirates, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
German citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
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Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long Emirati citizens can stay in Germany
Emirati citizens may stay in Germany for up to 90 days. Days in Germany count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Germany and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Emirati citizens in Germany count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Germany’s neighbours for Emirati citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria admit Emirati citizens visa-free.
German citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
No visa is needed by German citizens for the United Arab Emirates, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Arab Emirates and Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Germany?
Emirati citizens do not need a visa for Germany: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in Germany?
Emirati citizens can stay in Germany for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do German citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
No visa is needed by German citizens for the United Arab Emirates, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Emirati citizens enter Germany visa-free?
Yes, Emirati citizens can enter Germany 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.