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🇬🇧 Does a British need a visa for the United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪?
No. British passport holders can visit the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 30 days.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for British 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
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in the United Kingdom (G) works with sockets in the United Arab Emirates. Mains voltage differs (the United Arab Emirates: 220 V; the United Kingdom: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
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 the United Kingdom:
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 the United Kingdom: Emirati passport holders do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.
The British passport at a glance
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Questions
Do British citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
British passport holders can visit the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can a British stay in the United Arab Emirates without a visa?
Up to 30 days per visit, according to the latest data. The border officer decides on entry.
Does an Emirati need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Emirati passport holders do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.