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United Arab Emirates visa for US citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

US 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 uae-embassy.org

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for the United Arab Emirates

Emirati citizens travelling to the United States

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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 States 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).

Good to know

How long US citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates

US 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 States

Emirati citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.

Frequently asked questions

Do US citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

US citizens do not need a visa for the United Arab Emirates: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

How long can US citizens stay in the United Arab Emirates?

US citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates for up to 90 days.

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for the United States?

Emirati citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.

Can US citizens enter the United Arab Emirates visa-free?

Yes, US 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.