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🇷🇺 Does a Russian need a visa for the United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪?

Visa-free · up to 90 days

No. Russian passport holders can visit the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 90 days.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Russian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of the United Arab Emirates or its official government website before you travel.

⚠ 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

Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.

Border officers can still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay, and they decide on entry. The stay limit applies per visit; many countries also cap total days within a period.

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 Russia:

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

The other way round

🇦🇪 Emirati passport holders visiting Russia: Emirati passport holders can visit Russia without a visa for up to 90 days.

The Russian passport at a glance

82visa-free
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25visa on arrival
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48visa required

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Questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Russian passport holders can visit the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can a Russian stay in the United Arab Emirates without a visa?

Up to 90 days per visit, according to the latest data. The border officer decides on entry.

Does an Emirati need a visa for Russia?

Emirati passport holders can visit Russia without a visa for up to 90 days.