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What you can do on a visit to the United Arab Emirates

On a Visit or tourist visa (incl. visa on arrival), you can come for: holiday. Tap any line to see the official source.

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Who it's for
Everyone entering as a visitor or tourist

You can

  • Tourism and holidays

    It is the tourist visa; the page does not list activities.

    u.ae ↗

You can't

  • Paid work in the country

    Working on a visit or tourist visa is prohibited, paid or unpaid.

    whether for pay or without compensationu.ae ↗
  • Volunteering

    Unpaid work is also prohibited.

    whether for pay or without compensationu.ae ↗

Check first

  • Visiting family or friendsThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • Business meetingsThe source doesn't say

    Only a test copy of u.ae mentions attending a mission; not used.

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • Conferences and trade fairsThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • Negotiating or signing contractsThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • Remote work for an employer abroadThe source doesn't say

    The UAE has a separate remote work visa, not yet researched.

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • Short study or coursesThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • Medical treatmentThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

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Not legal advice. Short visits only. Rules change without notice and the border officer decides; confirm with the official source before you travel. Page built 2026-10-19.