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United Arab Emirates visa for Chinese citizens
Chinese passport holders can visit the United Arab Emirates visa-free for up to 90 days.
Read at the official source: mofa.gov.ae ↗
Checked 23 October 2026
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Staying longer than 90 days? UAE tourist visa (single entry, issued in Dubai)
Needed if you stay longer than visa-free entry allows.
Where to apply
You don't apply yourself: a sponsor in the UAE does. In Dubai, only accredited tourism offices can issue this visa, and they apply on the GDRFA Dubai website or app. Ask a licensed travel agency or tourism company to arrange it.
Source: gdrfad.gov.ae ↗, read 10 November 2026.
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Documents
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Source: gdrfad.gov.ae ↗, read 10 November 2026.
Fee, validity and stay
| Visa | Valid for | Stay | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single entry, 30 days | Single visit | 30 days | AED 200 + 5% VAT |
| Single entry, 60 days | Single visit | 60 days | AED 300 + 5% VAT |
GDRFA Dubai's fees for a visa issued through a Dubai tourism office; no security deposit. The office arranging it may add its own service charge, and other emirates issue visas through their own authorities.
Source: gdrfad.gov.ae ↗, read 10 November 2026.
Processing time
GDRFA Dubai gives an expected completion time of 48 hours.
Source: gdrfad.gov.ae ↗, read 10 November 2026.
Questions
How long can Chinese citizens stay in United Arab Emirates without a visa?
Up to 90 days. For a longer stay, apply for the UAE tourist visa (single entry, issued in Dubai) before you travel.
How much is the UAE tourist visa (single entry, issued in Dubai) for Chinese citizens?
Single entry, 30 days: AED 200 + 5% VAT; Single entry, 60 days: AED 300 + 5% VAT. GDRFA Dubai's fees for a visa issued through a Dubai tourism office; no security deposit. The office arranging it may add its own service charge, and other emirates issue visas through their own authorities.
What documents do Chinese citizens need for the UAE tourist visa (single entry, issued in Dubai)?
One personal photo; A copy of your passport, valid for at least six months; Your national identity card, if you are a national of Iraq, Pakistan, Iran or Afghanistan; A ticket to continue your journey or to leave the UAE; Medical insurance valid in the UAE.
How long does the UAE tourist visa (single entry, issued in Dubai) take?
GDRFA Dubai gives an expected completion time of 48 hours.
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Not travel advice. Rules change and the border officer decides; confirm at United Arab Emirates's official sources before you travel. Updated 2026-11-10.