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UAE Visa for Chinese citizens

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

visa free

Chinese 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.

Check Your UAE Entry Rules

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 Chinese citizens

Ordinary Passport, 6 Months

An ordinary passport valid at least 6 months from the date of entry, as u.ae and the UAE Embassy in Washington state.

Return or Onward Ticket

A return ticket or a confirmed ticket to another destination. The UAE Embassy in Washington lists it for visa-free entry.

90 Days in Any 180

Your total stay may not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period, counted from the date of your 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 Chinese citizens

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

Check Your Passport

Travel on an ordinary passport valid at least 6 months from your date of entry into 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 Chinese 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 Chinese passport holders

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for the UAE?

No. Chinese citizens with an ordinary passport do not need to arrange a visa before travelling to the UAE. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists Chinese citizens as visa free, and UAE immigration stamps a free visa on arrival in your passport when you enter by air, land or sea. It allows up to 90 days within 180 days from your first entry. You need a passport valid at least 6 months from the date of entry and a return or onward ticket.

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 Chinese citizens stay in the UAE?

Up to 90 days within 180 days, counted from the date of your first entry. You can use the days in one stay or over several visits, but your total time in the UAE may not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period. GDRFA Dubai, the Dubai immigration authority, has a 90/180 calculator on gdrfad.gov.ae to help you count. Plan to leave before your days run out, because overstaying is fined AED 50 per day.

What do I need to show at UAE immigration?

Carry an ordinary passport valid at least 6 months from the date of entry and a return ticket or a confirmed ticket to another destination; the UAE Embassy in Washington lists both for visa-exempt nationalities. There is no form to fill in before you travel. The stamp is for visits: working in the UAE on a visit stamp is not allowed.

Can I leave the UAE and come back on the same stamp?

Yes. Visit Dubai describes this visa on arrival as multiple entry, valid for 6 months from the date of entry for a stay of 90 days in total. Every day you spend in the UAE, on any visit, counts towards the 90 days, and the 180-day period starts on your first entry. Check how many days you have left before each return trip, for example with the GDRFA Dubai calculator.

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