Emirati passport
As of September 2026, holders of the Emirati passport enjoy entry to 135 destinations completely visa-free or with a simple online eTA registration. A further 51 countries are reachable via visa on arrival or eVisa — no embassy visit needed. Access is strongest in Africa and Europe. This covers all 29 Schengen area member countries.
Destinations
Emirati passport
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Visa Rules & Access
As of 08 September 2026, Emirati citizens have freedom of movement in 5 countries and territories: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
As of 08 September 2026, Emirati citizens have Not admitted access to 4 countries and territories: Burkina Faso, Iraq, Iran, and Niger.
As of 08 September 2026, Emirati citizens have Visa on arrival access to 31 countries and territories: Bangladesh, Burundi, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Cape Verde, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Cambodia, Comoros, Laos, Liberia, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Syria, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Tanzania, Samoa, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.
As of 08 September 2026, Emirati citizens need a visa for 20 countries and territories: Afghanistan, Australia, Bermuda, Belize, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Algeria, Eritrea, Jamaica, North Korea, Cayman Islands, Lesotho, Myanmar, Nauru, Somalia, Turks and Caicos, Turkmenistan, United States of America, Venezuela, and Virgin Islands (British).
As of 08 September 2026, Emirati citizens can travel visa-free to 125 countries and territories: Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Albania, Armenia, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Belgium, Bulgaria, Benin, Brunei, Bolivia, Brazil, Bahamas, Botswana, Belarus, Switzerland, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Egypt, Spain, Finland, Fiji, Micronesia, France, Grenada, Georgia, Gambia, Guadeloupe, Equatorial Guinea, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Hong Kong, Honduras, Croatia, Haiti, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Jordan, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Kiribati, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Saint Lucia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Morocco, Monaco, Moldova, Montenegro, Saint Martin, North Macedonia, Mali, Mongolia, Macau, Martinique, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Pakistan, Poland, Palestinian Territories, Portugal, Paraguay, Romania, Serbia, Russian Federation, Solomon Islands, Sudan, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Senegal, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, El Salvador, Sint Maarten, Eswatini, Chad, Thailand, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Tonga, Türkiye, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vatican City, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Kosovo, South Africa, and Zambia.
As of 08 September 2026, Emirati citizens need an eTA for 10 countries and territories: Canada, United Kingdom, Israel, Kenya, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sri Lanka, Latvia, Mozambique, New Zealand, and Seychelles.
As of 08 September 2026, Emirati citizens can apply for an eVisa for 16 countries and territories: Anguilla, Bhutan, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Cote d'Ivoire, Gabon, Ghana, India, Libya, Mauritania, Montserrat, Nigeria, Nicaragua, South Sudan, Togo, Taiwan, and Viet Nam.
Important entry notes
Entry rules may depend on your purpose of travel, length of stay, previous travel history, passport validity, proof of accommodation, onward travel, sufficient funds, and health or insurance requirements.
Before you travel
Visa and entry requirements can change without notice. Always confirm final requirements with the official immigration authority, embassy, or consulate of your destination before booking or traveling.
Last reviewed: September 2026
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