Access
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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United Kingdom passport to United Arab Emirates
Yes — United Kingdom passport holders can visit United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eTA
TStay 180 days
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Key facts
- United Arab Emirates lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — United Kingdom is one of them.
- United Kingdom passports get “Visa free” at 115 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: United Arab Emirates passports also enter United Kingdom without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to United Arab Emirates
Open to United Kingdom 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
United KingdomUnited Arab Emirates- Typical duration
- 7.2 hours
- From
- LHR · MAN · BHX
- To
- DXB · AUH
Airlines Emirates, Qantas, American Airlines, British Airways
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.
United Kingdom
Country profile
Capital
London
Population
68.3 million
Area
244,820 km²
Currency
British pound GBP
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
11.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
17.1%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- White87.2%
- other3.7%
- Black/African/Caribbean/black British3%
- Asian/Asian British: Indian2.3%
- mixed2%
- Asian/Asian British: Pakistani1.9%
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
United Kingdom · Visa free
FAQ
Does a United Kingdom passport need a visa for United Arab Emirates?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
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 United Kingdom?
The reverse result is “eTA”.
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.