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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do United Kingdom citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?

Visa-free · 30 days

Citizens of United Kingdom can visit United Arab Emirates visa-free for up to 30 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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United Kingdom vs United Arab Emirates: passport comparison

United Kingdom

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #31 · mobility 167.6

United Arab Emirates

128

visa-free countries

Global rank: #1 · mobility 172.7
103

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

United Kingdom + United Arab Emirates: passport compatibility

77%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates travel together — by entry type:

103 both visa-free
25 both visa on arrival
16 both e-visa / eTA
7 both need a visa
46 access differs

Where United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (103)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania 90 days #91
Andorra 90 days #47
Angola 30 days #168
Antigua and Barbuda 90 days #61
Argentina 90 days #44
Armenia 180 days #129
Austria 90 days #13
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 90 days #48
Belarus 30 days #114
Belgium 90 days #6
Bosnia and Herzegovina 90 days #88
Botswana 90 days #119
Brazil 90 days #43
Brunei 30 days #52
Bulgaria 90 days #35
Chile 90 days #45
China 30 days #112
Colombia 90 days #74
Costa Rica 180 days #62
Croatia 90 days #22
Cyprus 90 days #36
Czech Republic 90 days #25
Denmark 90 days #11
Dominica 180 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
Ecuador 90 days #104
El Salvador 180 days #75
Estonia 90 days #26
Fiji 120 days #103
Finland 90 days #3
France 90 days #4
Gambia 90 days #132
Georgia 90 days #83
Germany 90 days #7
Greece 90 days #17
Grenada 90 days #65
Guatemala 90 days #73
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 30 days #46
Hungary 90 days #21
Iceland 90 days #38
Ireland 90 days #18
Israel 90 days #51
Italy 90 days #8
Japan 90 days #24
Kazakhstan 30 days #116
Kiribati 90 days #84
Kosovo 90 days #107
Kyrgyzstan 60 days #134
Latvia 90 days #34
Liechtenstein 90 days #39
Lithuania 90 days #37
Luxembourg 90 days #9
Macao 90 days #67
Malaysia 90 days #41
Malta 90 days #29
Mauritius 90 days #66
Mexico 180 days #55
Micronesia 30 days #89
Moldova 90 days #92
Monaco 90 days #42
Mongolia 30 days #125
Montenegro 90 days #76
Morocco 90 days #121
Mozambique 30 days #162
Netherlands 90 days #10
Nicaragua 90 days #86
North Macedonia 90 days #82
Norway 90 days #15
Palestine 90 days #193
Panama 90 days #68
Paraguay 90 days #64
Peru 90 days #57
Philippines 30 days #128
Poland 90 days #19
Portugal 90 days #14
Romania 90 days #33
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Lucia 42 days #69
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
San Marino 90 days #49
Sao Tome and Principe 15 days #151
Senegal 90 days #141
Serbia 90 days #72
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Slovakia 90 days #23
Slovenia 90 days #30
South Africa 90 days #97
South Korea 90 days #20
Spain 90 days #2
Sweden 90 days #5
Switzerland 90 days #16
Thailand 60 days #110
Tunisia 90 days #131
Turkey 90 days #94
Ukraine 90 days #59
Uruguay 90 days #50
Uzbekistan 30 days #142
Vanuatu 120 days #105
Vatican 90 days #60
Zambia 90 days #139

How the entry rule changed: United Kingdom → United Arab Emirates

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The United Kingdom → United Arab Emirates rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1passports gained easier entry to United Arab Emirates
3passports saw United Arab Emirates tighten its rules
3rule changes for the United Kingdom passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

United Arab Emirates: good to know

Abu Dhabi

Capital

UAE Dirham (AED)

Currency

Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4)

Time zone

+971

Calling code

C, D, G

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else United Kingdom goes visa-free

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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

Up to 30 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do United Kingdom citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?
Citizens of United Kingdom can visit United Arab Emirates visa-free for up to 30 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can United Kingdom citizens stay in United Arab Emirates without a visa?
United Kingdom passport holders are allowed to stay up to 30 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — United Kingdom or United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates passport is stronger: 128 visa-free countries versus 118. Global rank: United Kingdom #31, United Arab Emirates #1.
Where can United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 103 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. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between United Kingdom 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.

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