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United Kingdom visa requirements for United Arab Emirates citizens
Updated 2026-07-04 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
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eTA required
United Arab Emirates citizens need an electronic travel authorization (eTA), not a visa for United Kingdom.
Entry details
Holders of a United Arab Emirates passport need an electronic travel authorization (eTA), not a visa when visiting United Kingdom. The United Arab Emirates passport currently ranks #1 among the world's top 100 with 168 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.
In the opposite direction: United Kingdom citizens travelling to United Arab Emirates — visa-free for up to 30 days.
How to get the eTA
🏛️ Official government option
Official UK ETA (GOV.UK) · fee: £16. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →🧳 Before you travel: United Arab Emirates → United Kingdom
🛡️ Travel insurance — medical + trip coverage, buy before departure📶 eSIM with data — internet the moment you land — no roaming✈️ Flights — compare fares across airlines🏨 Hotels — look for free-cancellation rates until the visa is approved
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