US passport · United Arab Emirates
Do US citizens need a visa for Dubai and the UAE?
In brief
Yes, but they can get it on arrival: US passport holders get a visa on arrival in the UAE (90 days within 6 months, multiple entry).
Dubai (UAE) visa fee for US citizens: Dubai's tourism department says the visa on arrival is issued at no cost to eligible passport holders. Official fee. Source: Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, checked , read from an archived copy of 24 Oct 2026.
Dubai (UAE) visa processing time for US citizens: none: the visa is issued on arrival at the border.
The multiple-entry visa upon arrival is valid for 6 months from the date of entry for a stay of 90 days total.
Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (Visit Dubai)
Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (Visit Dubai)Visas only at smartservices.icp.gov.aeReport a change
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | Visa on arrival · 90 days within 6 months, multiple entry |
|---|---|
| Stay | 90 days within 6 months, multiple entry |
| Validity and entries | Not stated by the official source |
| Official fee | Dubai's tourism department says the visa on arrival is issued at no cost to eligible passport holders.1 |
| Official processing | Issued on arrival; no processing time stated |
| Where to apply | Nothing to apply for in advance: the visa is issued on arrivalOfficial site: smartservices.icp.gov.ae |
Do US citizens need a visa for the UAE?
Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (Visit Dubai) lists the US among the countries whose nationals get a visa on arrival. Stay: 90 days within 6 months, multiple entry.
“The multiple-entry visa upon arrival is valid for 6 months from the date of entry for a stay of 90 days total.”
Conditions and exceptions
Staying past the 90 days costs a fine of AED 50 for each extra day.
A fine of 50 AED will be imposed for each day exceeding the 90 days allowed for staying in the country.
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, D.C. · checked
UAE visa types for US citizens
No visa is needed in advance: a visa is issued on entry for up to 90 days, which cannot be renewed, used in one go or in parts within 180 days of your first entry.
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, D.C. · checked
Fee
Dubai's tourism department says the visa on arrival is issued at no cost to eligible passport holders.
Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism · checked · read from an archived copy of 24 Oct 2026Staying past the 90 days costs a fine of AED 50 for each extra day.
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, D.C. · checked
These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.
Processing time
The visa is issued on arrival at the border; the official sources we read state no processing time.
Documents and entry checks
What changed
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Dubai visa free for US citizens now?
Not visa-free: US citizens get a visa on arrival (90 days within 6 months, multiple entry).
How much does a UAE visa cost for US citizens?
Dubai's tourism department says the visa on arrival is issued at no cost to eligible passport holders.
Can I get a UAE visa in 7 days?
The visa is issued on arrival at the border. The official sources we read state no processing time.
Other trips on a US passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (Visit Dubai): entry rule and fees
- Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, D.C.: visa types, entry conditions and documents