Access
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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China passport to United Arab Emirates
The matrix records visa-free entry to the UAE for Chinese passports, typically 90 days. Dubai and Abu Dhabi may still ask for a return ticket and hotel. Snapshot 2026-10.
Short answer: Yes — China passport holders can visit United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 90 days.
The waiver is not a work permit. The stay follows the stamp. Keep about six months’ validity.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 30 days
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Key facts
- United Arab Emirates lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — China is one of them.
- China passports get “Visa free” at 42 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: United Arab Emirates passports also enter China without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to United Arab Emirates
Open to China passports near United Arab Emirates
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 1 blank visa page
- Photo spec43 × 55 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
ChinaUnited Arab Emirates- Typical duration
- 7.7 hours
- From
- PEK · CTU · PVG
- To
- AUH · DXB
Airlines Emirates, Etihad Airways, Hainan Airlines, Alitalia
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
China
Country profile
Capital
Beijing
Population
1.41 billion
Area
9,596,960 km²
Currency
Chinese yuan CNY
Languages
Chinese
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Foreign-born
1.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
0.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Han Chinese91.1%
- ethnic minorities8.9%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
United Arab Emirates
Country profile
Capital
Abu Dhabi
Population
10.7 million
Area
82,880 km²
Currency
United Arab Emirates dirham AED
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+04:00
Foreign-born
8.2 million · 2024
Migrant share
74%
Ethnic groups · 2015
- South Asian59.4%
- other12.8%
- Emirati11.6%
- Egyptian10.2%
- Filipino6.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 999 · Ambulance 998
Dialing code
+971
Airports
DXB · AUH · SHJ · DWC
Highlights
- Burj Khalifa
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- Dubai Museum
- Palm Jumeirah
- Al Ain Oasis
China · Visa free
FAQ
Does a China passport need a visa for United Arab Emirates?
The matrix records visa-free entry to the UAE for Chinese passports, typically 90 days. Dubai and Abu Dhabi may still ask for a return ticket and hotel.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
United Arab Emirates typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 1 blank visa page. Photo spec is often 43 × 55 mm. Confirm with a United Arab Emirates mission.
What about a United Arab Emirates passport entering China?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for United Arab Emirates as a visitor?
Visit visa / visa-free：Often 30–90 days。Visit visas via the airline or ICP/GDRFA; visa-free passports enter directly.