ENRU
Home  ›  Afghanistan  ›  United Arab Emirates
Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Afghanistan citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?

e-Visa / ETA

Afghanistan citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter United Arab Emirates — applied for online before departure.

Get a United Arab Emirates visa → United Arab Emirates → Afghanistan
VISAXSJul 2026
→
e-Visa / ETA
Afghanistan → United Arab Emirates
e-Visaonline

Everything for your trip to United Arab Emirates

Flights

Compare airfares and find the cheapest.

Explore

Hotels

Stays for any budget.

Explore

Travel insurance

Coverage for your whole trip.

Explore

Visa assistance

Help with the application, online.

Explore

Partner links — we may earn a commission at no cost to you.

Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates: passport comparison

Afghanistan

4

visa-free countries

Global rank: #198 · mobility 56.8

United Arab Emirates

128

visa-free countries

Global rank: #1 · mobility 172.7
4

countries both Afghanistan and United Arab Emirates can enter visa-free together

United Arab Emirates: good to know

Abu Dhabi

Capital

UAE Dirham (AED)

Currency

Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4)

Time zone

+971

Calling code

Where else Afghanistan goes visa-free

→ DominicaVisa-free · 21 days → → HaitiVisa-free · 90 days → → MicronesiaVisa-free · 30 days → → SeychellesVisa-free · 90 days →
Check another route

Documents you'll usually need for United Arab Emirates

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Afghanistan citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?
Afghanistan citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter United Arab Emirates — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Afghanistan or United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates passport is stronger: 128 visa-free countries versus 4. Global rank: Afghanistan #198, United Arab Emirates #1.
Where can Afghanistan and United Arab Emirates citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 4 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for United Arab Emirates?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Afghanistan and United Arab Emirates?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Afghanistan passport ranking

Where else the Afghanistan passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

View the passport →