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No visa to apply for in advance. A free visa is issued on entry for up to 90 days within 180 days, on a regular US passport.

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UAE Visa for American citizens

For tourism and short visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

visa free

American citizens get a free visa on arrival for up to 90 days in any 180. No application is needed.

Visa-free stay

90 days in 180

In total, counted from your first entry.

Entry fee

Free

No application before travel and no fee.

Entries

Multiple, 6 months

Up to 90 days in total within that time.

Overstay fine

AED 50 per day

For each day beyond the permitted stay.

Passport

6 months validity

Counted from your arrival date in the UAE.

Passport type

Ordinary passport

Other travel documents can have different rules.

Before travel

Nothing to apply for

The visa is stamped at passport control.

Longer stays

5-year tourist visa

Up to 90 days per visit, open to all nationalities.

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Check your passport, ticket and the 90 days in 180 rule before you fly to the UAE.

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Last checked in October 2026. Sources: Visa information to enter the country (UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs), Check if you need a visa to enter the UAE (UAE Government portal), Dubai visa information (Visit Dubai)

UAE Visa documents for American citizens

Regular US Passport

Regular passports only, valid at least six months beyond your expected arrival date in the UAE.

Return or Onward Ticket

A round-trip airline ticket or a confirmed ticket to another destination, as the UAE Embassy in Washington requires.

90 Days in Any 180

A maximum stay of 90 days, continuously or intermittently, within 180 days from the date of first entry.

Visit Purposes Only

The stamp is for visits. Working in the UAE on a visit stamp is not allowed.

Overstay Fine

Each day beyond your permitted stay is fined AED 50, so plan to leave before your 90 days run out.

UAE Visa application steps for American citizens

Your journey to the United Arab Emirates in 4 easy steps.

Check Your Passport

Travel on a regular US passport valid at least six months beyond your expected arrival date in the UAE.

Hold an Onward Ticket

Carry a return ticket or a confirmed ticket to another destination, as listed by the UAE Embassy in Washington.

Count Your Days

Stay up to 90 days within 180 days of your first entry, in one stay or several. GDRFA Dubai offers a 90/180 calculator.

Get Stamped on Arrival

There is no application. UAE immigration stamps your passport when you arrive at an airport, land or sea port.

UAE Visa cost for American citizens

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Which UAE Visa do you need?

Visa on arrival, 90 days

Free and stamped at passport control. It allows multiple entries within 6 months and up to 90 days in total. No application is needed before travel.

5-year multiple-entry tourist visa

Open to all nationalities. Up to 90 days per visit, extendable by 90 days. You need a bank balance of USD 4,000 over the last 6 months, UAE health insurance and a return ticket.

Stopovers

No transit visa is needed to leave the airport. The same visa on arrival applies.

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UAE Visa FAQ for American passport holders

Do American citizens need a visa for the UAE?

No. American citizens do not need to apply for a visa before travelling to the UAE. The UAE Embassy in Washington says a visa is issued upon entry, allowing a maximum stay of 90 days, continuously or intermittently, within 180 days counted from the date of first entry. This applies to regular US passports only. Your passport must be valid at least six months beyond your expected arrival date, and you need a round-trip airline ticket or a confirmed ticket to another destination.

Is there a cost or waiting time for visa-free entry?

No. There is no application to file and nothing to wait for before you travel. Visit Dubai, the tourism site of the Government of Dubai, says eligible passport holders get the visa on arrival at no cost. UAE immigration stamps your passport when you arrive at an airport, land or sea port, and your 90 days within 180 start counting from your first entry.

How long can American citizens stay in the UAE?

Up to 90 days within 180 days, counted from the date of your first entry, in one stay or several. The UAE Embassy in Washington describes the 90 days as non-renewable, so plan to leave before you reach the limit. Each day beyond the 90 days is fined AED 50. GDRFA Dubai, the Dubai immigration authority, has a 90/180 calculator on gdrfad.gov.ae to help you count your days.

What do I need to show at UAE immigration?

Carry a regular US passport valid at least six months beyond your expected arrival date and a round-trip airline ticket or a confirmed ticket to another destination. These are the two requirements the UAE Embassy in Washington lists for US citizens. There is no form to file before you travel. The visa issued on entry is for visits: working in the UAE on a visit stamp is not allowed.

Is it 30 or 90 days for American citizens?

It is 90 days within 180 days. As late as January 2025, the UAE Embassy in Washington's page for US citizens said the visa on arrival was valid for 30 days, so older guides may still show 30 days. Since April 2025 the page has said 90 days within 180 days, and Visit Dubai lists US passports in its 90-day group. Visit Dubai describes this visa as multiple entry, valid for 6 months from entry for 90 days in total.

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