Visa status
Visa-free
UAE: 30-day visit visa issued on arrival (free) for US passport holders; extendable once in-country.
Entry Requirements — US Passport Holders
Visa Requirements for Dubai
UAE: 30-day visit visa issued on arrival (free) for US passport holders; extendable once in-country.
Visa-freeUp to 30 daysLast verified 2026-04-21
Maximum stay
30 days
per visit (extendable once)
Passport validity
6 months beyond entry
Required at time of entry. Renew well ahead of peak season — US passport processing is 6-8 weeks.
Health
CDC Level 1
No vaccinations legally required for entry from the US.
View current CDC travel notices →Local essentials (cached)
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Currency
- AED (د.إ)
- Calling code
- +971
- Languages
- Arabic
- Voltage
- 230V 50Hz
- Plug type
- Type G
Nearest US Embassy
Al Seef Rd, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Emergency: +971-4-309-4000
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) →Apply / Learn more
Always use the official government site — never pay a third party for a visa that is free to apply for directly.
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