United Kingdom
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British 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 United Kingdom
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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.
Before travelling from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates
British 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 United Kingdom
Emirati citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How long can British citizens stay in the United Arab Emirates?
British citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates for up to 90 days.
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Emirati citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Can British citizens enter the United Arab Emirates visa-free?
Yes, British 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.