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🇦🇪 Does an Emirati need a visa for China 🇨🇳?

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.

China at a glance

Capital: Beijing · Currency: Chinese yuan (CNY, ¥) · Official languages: Chinese · Calling code: +86

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (C); for type G plugs bring a travel adapter for China's sockets (A, C, I).

More about entering China →

Your embassy in China

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in China, contact the embassy of the United Arab Emirates:

• Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Beijing · Liangmaqiao Diplomatic Residence Compound, LA10-04, No 22, Dongfangdong Road, Chaoyang District · sp.mofaic.gov.ae
• Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates, Guangzhou · mofaic.gov.ae
• Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates, Shanghai · Unit 06-07, 3F, The Center , 989 Changle Rd, Shanghai · mofaic.gov.ae

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

🇨🇳 Chinese passport holders visiting the United Arab Emirates: Chinese passport holders can visit the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 30 days.

The Emirati passport at a glance

All destinations for United Arab Emirates passport holders → · Who needs a visa for China →

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