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United Arab Emirates visa requirements for United Kingdom citizens
Updated 2026-07-04 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
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Visa-free
United Kingdom citizens do not need a visa for United Arab Emirates for up to 30 days.
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Holders of a United Kingdom passport do not need a visa when visiting United Arab Emirates for up to 30 days. The United Kingdom passport currently ranks #20 among the world's top 100 with 162 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.
In the opposite direction: United Arab Emirates citizens travelling to United Kingdom — eta required.
🧳 Before you travel: United Kingdom → United Arab Emirates
🛡️ 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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