United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Emirati citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Emirati citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £20
- Processing time
- Usually within a day, up to 3 working days
Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for an electronic travel authorisation
All visa types for the United Kingdom
For the ETA, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 6 months per visit.
Where to apply in United Arab Emirates
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- Embassy of the United Kingdom in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City
Al Hisn Street, Al Markaziyah West, Abu Dhabi
Open 24/7
All missions of the United Kingdom in the United Arab Emirates
British citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
United KingdomUnited Arab Emirates Visa-free, 90 days United Arab Emirates visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 the United Kingdom, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Emirati citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
Emirati citizens may stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Kingdom.
How Emirati citizens apply
Emirati citizens apply for the ETA for the United Kingdom online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Emirati citizens
Ireland admits Emirati citizens visa-free.
British citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
British citizens do not need a visa for the United Arab Emirates: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Emirati citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in the United Kingdom?
Emirati citizens can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the United Kingdom ETA cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20 for the ETA. Processing time: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days.
Do British citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
British citizens do not need a visa for the United Arab Emirates: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Emirati citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Emirati citizens need an ETA for the United Kingdom.
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.