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🇮🇷 Does an Iranian need a visa for the United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪?

What this means for your trip

The destination currently does not admit travellers with this passport, except in special cases decided by its authorities.

Check the official government website of the destination for exceptions.

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.

United Arab Emirates at a glance

Capital: Abu Dhabi · Currency: United Arab Emirates dirham (AED, د.إ) · Official languages: Arabic · 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).

More about entering the United Arab Emirates →

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 Iran:

• Embassy of Iran, Abu Dhabi · abudhabi.mfa.gov.ir

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 Iranian passport holders

• 🇦🇲 Armenia — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇬🇪 Georgia — Visa-free 45 days
• 🇮🇶 Iraq — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇹🇷 Turkey — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇴🇲 Oman — Visa on arrival
• 🇶🇦 Qatar — Visa on arrival
• 🇸🇾 Syria — Visa on arrival
• 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan — e-Visa

The other way round

🇦🇪 Emirati passport holders visiting Iran: Emirati passport holders can visit Iran without a visa for up to 15 days.

The Iranian passport at a glance

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