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๐ฎ๐ฉ Does an Indonesian need a visa for the United Arab Emirates ๐ฆ๐ช?
Yes. Indonesian passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United Arab Emirates before travelling.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's โVisa requirements for Indonesian citizensโ (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed e-Visa. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of the United Arab Emirates or its official government website before you travel.
โ U.S. State Department travel advisory for the United Arab Emirates: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 29 August 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in Indonesia
If you live in Indonesia, visas for the United Arab Emirates are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Jakarta ยท JL. Prof. Dr. Satrio, Blok C-4, Kav. 16-17, Kuningan Timur, Jakarta Selatan 12950
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
United Arab Emirates at a glance
Capital: Abu Dhabi ยท Currency: United Arab Emirates dirham (AED, ุฏ.ุฅ) ยท Official languages: Arabic ยท Calling code: +971
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type F plugs bring a travel adapter for the United Arab Emirates's sockets (C, G). Mains voltage differs (the United Arab Emirates: 220 V; Indonesia: 127/230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering the United Arab Emirates โ
Your embassy in the United Arab Emirates
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in the United Arab Emirates, contact the embassy of Indonesia:
- Embassy of Indonesia, Abu Dhabi ยท 42 Al Yaqout St - Al Rawdah - Al Ma'arid - Abu Dhabi ยท kemlu.go.id
- Consulate general of Indonesia, Dubai ยท Al Hudaiba, Community 322, Villa No. 1, Bur Dubai, United Arab Emirates (P.O.BOX 73759) ยท kemlu.go.id
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near the United Arab Emirates for Indonesian passport holders
- ๐ถ๐ฆ Qatar โ Visa-free 30 days
- ๐น๐ท Turkey โ Visa-free 30 days
- ๐ฆ๐ฒ Armenia โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ฆ๐ฟ Azerbaijan โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ฏ๐ด Jordan โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ด๐ฒ Oman โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ง๐ญ Bahrain โ e-Visa
The other way round
๐ฆ๐ช Emirati passport holders visiting Indonesia: Emirati passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Indonesia, usually at the airport or land border.
The Indonesian passport at a glance
All destinations for Indonesia passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for the United Arab Emirates โ
Questions
Do Indonesian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Indonesian passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United Arab Emirates before travelling.
Does an Emirati need a visa for Indonesia?
Emirati passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Indonesia, usually at the airport or land border.