Emirates lists Australian passports under the 90-day visit eligibility group: the visa is valid for 6 months from issue and allows a total stay of 90 days.

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Australia to United Arab Emirates visa requirements

Q: Is the visa on arrival free?

Yes. The standard 90-day visit visa is stamped free of charge at immigration.

Q: What passport validity do I need?

Smartraveller says tourist visas are issued on arrival for Australian passport holders with more than six months' validity. The passport must include a complete birthdate and gender and both first and last name.

Q: What happens if I overstay?

UAE ICP lists an overstay fine of AED 50 per day after the applicable grace period. Track your expiry date and leave on time.

Q: Can I work on this visa?

No. The visa on arrival is for visits. Work, study or residence requires the appropriate UAE visa or permit.

No advance tourist visa needed. Australian ordinary passport holders receive a free 90-day visa on arrival for the UAE. Australian ordinary passport holders do not need to arrange a tourist visa before flying to the UAE. UAE MoFA lists Australia as visa-free, and Emirates lists Australian passports under the 90-day visit eligibility group: the passport is stamped with a multiple-entry 90-day visit visa valid for 6 months from issue and for a total stay of 90 days. Smartraveller says tourist visas are issued on arrival in Abu Dhabi and Dubai for Australian passport holders with more than six months' validity; Australian passports must include a complete birthdate and gender, and both first and last name. Emergency passports are not accepted for entry. There is no fee or pre-application for the standard tourist visa on arrival. UAE ICP lists an AED 50 per-day fine for overstaying after the applicable grace period.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-20

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-20

Visa type

Visa on arrival (free 90-day visit visa)

Maximum stay

90 days total within 6 months from issue

per entry

Entries

Multiple entry

from issue date

Visa fee

AED 0 (free on arrival)

consular fee only

Processing time

On arrival (immediate at immigration counter)

standard track

Validity

Visa is valid for 6 months from issue for a total stay of 90 days

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport details

Ensure your Australian ordinary passport is valid for more than 6 months, shows a complete birthdate and gender, and includes both your first and last name. Emergency passports are not accepted for entry.

· 6+ months validity· Full name· No emergency passport

/02

Book tourist travel and accommodation

No tourist visa application is needed in advance. Book your flights and have proof of onward/return travel and a hotel booking or host address ready, as immigration may ask.

· No pre-application· Onward ticket

/03

Arrive at a UAE port of entry

On landing at Dubai, Abu Dhabi or another UAE port, proceed to immigration. The UAE lists Australian passport holders as visa-free.

· Dubai / Abu Dhabi· Visa-free list

/04

Receive the free 90-day visa on arrival

Present your passport. UAE immigration stamps a free multiple-entry 90-day visit visa that is valid for 6 months from issue and for a total stay of 90 days.

· 90 days· Multiple entry

/05

Track your stay

Track the total days used during the 6-month visa validity. Overstaying can trigger UAE ICP fines of AED 50 per day after the applicable grace period.

· 90 days total· AED 50/day fine

/06

Use the right status for work or residence

The visa on arrival is for visits. Paid employment, residence, study or other regulated activity requires the appropriate UAE visa or permit.

· No work· Correct permit

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

Australia -> United Arab Emirates · Visa on arrival (free 90-day visit visa)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredAustralian ordinary passport valid more than 6 months from arrival

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredPassport has complete birthdate and gender fields

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredPassport shows both first and last name

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RecommendedConfirmed return or onward flight ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedProof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedSufficient funds for your stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RecommendedTravel/health insurance

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedNote visa expiry date to avoid overstay fines

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RequiredCorrect UAE visa or permit for work, study or residence

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

conditional

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesSmartraveller — United Arab Emirates travel advice (updated 17 June 2026)UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Visa exemption list for non-citizens (no publication date visible)UAE Embassy in Washington, DC — Visa requirements for non-US citizens (no publication date visible)

Application link included: UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Visa exemption list for non-citizens (no publication date visible)

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Visa on arrival (90-day visit visa)AED 0Stamped free of charge at immigration

Overstay fineAED 50/dayICP lists AED 50 per day after the applicable grace period

Total estimateAED 0 — AED 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa on arrival

Immediate (at immigration)

Standard route for Australian tourists; stamped free at the immigration counter on arrival.

Work, study or residence route

Before travel

Use the appropriate UAE visa or entry permit if your purpose is not ordinary tourism or visiting.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and sightseeing

Visiting Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other emirates for holidays, shopping and attractions.

High

/02

Visiting friends or family

Short social visits to residents in the UAE.

Medium

/03

Work, study or residence

Use the appropriate UAE visa or permit for regulated activity beyond ordinary visits.

Medium

/04

Stopover or transit

Breaking a long-haul journey with a few days in the UAE.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Present your passport and UAE entry permit or eVisa approval. The officer decides the final entry stamp and stay conditions.

/02

Customs

Declare restricted goods and large cash amounts when required. Keep medicines in original packaging with prescriptions.

/03

Connectivity

Airport SIM and eSIM options are widely available in Dubai and Abu Dhabi arrivals halls.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-06-20

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-20 · major

Australia to United Arab Emirates route rechecked by Codex

Re-verified against Smartraveller, UAE MoFA, UAE Embassy, Emirates, GDRFA and ICP sources; added checked-date, corrected the visa-on-arrival stay from 30 days extendable twice to the current free 90-day multiple-entry visit eligibility, and removed unsupported extension-fee wording.

2026-05-30

Australia to United Arab Emirates route verified

Confirmed via the official UAE Government portal, the Australian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, and Smartraveller that Australian ordinary passport holders receive a free 30-day visa on arrival, extendable twice (max 90 days in 180). No advance visa required.

/09 — The questions