Passport guide
🇦🇪United Arab Emirates passport: where can you travel in 2026?
With the United Arab Emirates passport you can reach 168 destinations without applying for a visa in advance — 127 visa-free, 36 with a visa on arrival and 5 with an eTA.
127
Visa-free
36
Visa on arrival
5
eTA
16
e-Visa
Open destinations by continent
Longest visa-free stays
Routes fully open on a United Arab Emirates passport
These route guides pass only through countries you can enter without applying for a visa in advance. No consulate appointment, no waiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can I enter without a visa on a United Arab Emirates passport?
168 destinations in total: 127 visa-free, 36 with a visa on arrival and 5 with an electronic travel authorisation. The remaining destinations require a visa or an e-visa obtained before departure.
Does visa-free mean I need no documents at all?
No. Visa-free entry still normally requires a passport valid for at least six months, a return or onward ticket, an accommodation address and proof of sufficient funds. Some countries also require an electronic authorisation before boarding.
How current is this data and can I rely on it?
The figures are refreshed from the source shown at the bottom of this page. Visa rules change without notice, so this page is a planning tool, not a legal guarantee — always confirm with the destination's official mission before you book.
Source: ilyankou/passport-index-dataset (MIT) — community-maintained data, last updated 2026-08-26. Indicative only; always confirm with the destination's official mission before you book.
Important: this content is general information
Visa rules can change without notice. Always confirm your situation with an official source before you travel: Also check with the embassy or consulate of your destination country in your own country. The information on this page is guidance, not legal advice.