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United States visa requirements for United Arab Emirates citizens
Updated 2026-07-04 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
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Visa required
Yes — United Arab Emirates citizens need a visa for United States.
Entry details
Holders of a United Arab Emirates passport need a visa obtained in advance when visiting United States. 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 States citizens travelling to United Arab Emirates — visa-free for up to 30 days.
How to get the visa
🏛️ Official government option
Official US visitor visa info (travel.state.gov) · fee: $185. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →🧳 Before you travel: United Arab Emirates → United States
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