United Arab Emirates to Germany visa requirements

UAE ordinary passport holders can travel to Germany visa-free for tourism, staying up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the Schengen Area. The United Arab Emirates has a Schengen visa-waiver agreement in force since May 2015, so holders of an ordinary UAE passport do not need a visa to enter Germany for tourism or short visits. Entry is governed by the Schengen short-stay rule: a maximum of 90 days within any rolling 180-day period, counted cumulatively across all Schengen states (not per country). No work is permitted on a visa-free entry. The passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the intended departure date and issued within the previous 10 years. As of 18 June 2026, no ETIAS travel authorization is yet required, but the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) started progressive operation on 12 October 2025 and has been fully operational since 10 April 2026, digitally recording eligible non-EU short-stay travelers' entries/exits and biometric data at external borders. ETIAS is expected to start operations in Q4/end 2026 and become mandatory only after the post-launch transition; once required, Emiratis will need an ETIAS authorization before travel. Until then, no ETIAS authorization is required. Travelers should carry proof of onward/return travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds, as Schengen border officers may request these.