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Do China passport holders need a visa to visit UAE?

No visa needed — Chinese passports get up to 90 days visa-free per 180 days in the UAE. Chinese ordinary passport holders enter the UAE visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day rolling window. The visa-free stay was extended from 30 to 90 days in April 2025 under a bilateral agreement. Passport must be valid 6+ months from entry, and a return or onward ticket plus accommodation evidence may be checked at the airport.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-26
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.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-26
Visa type
Visa-free entry
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days per 180-day period
per entry
Entries
Multiple
from issue date
Visa fee
Free
consular fee only
Processing time
On arrival
standard track
Validity
Counts on each entry to the UAE
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check passport validity
Your Chinese passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
· 6 months· at port of entry
/02
Book travel
Hold a confirmed return or onward ticket. Airlines verify this at check-in.
· return ticket· airline check
/03
Prepare arrival documents
Have accommodation evidence (hotel or host details) and basic funds proof ready in case immigration asks.
· hotel booking· funds proof
/04
Clear immigration
Present your passport at any UAE airport (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, etc.). The free 90-day stamp is issued on arrival.
· airport· free stamp
/05
Track the 90/180 window
Total days inside the UAE must stay within 90 days per any rolling 180-day period across visits.
· 90/180 tracking
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

6 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 6 complete
Chinese passport
Valid at least 6 months from entry date
Return or onward flight
Confirmed booking
Accommodation evidence
Hotel booking or host details
Funds evidence
Sufficient for the planned stay
Health/travel insurance
Recommended, not mandatory for visa-free entry
Day-by-day plan
Optional but useful at immigration
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa-free entryFreeNo visa fee, no entry fee
Tourism Dirham (hotel)AED 7-20 per nightCharged at the hotel, not at entry
Overstay fineAED 50 per dayIf you exceed the 90/180 limit
Total estimateFree — Freeincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Immigration on arrival
Minutes
Standard airport entry; e-gates available for many travellers.
E-gate registration
Minutes
Eligible Chinese passport holders can register for e-gates after first entry.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Insufficient passport validity
Less than 6 months validity will trigger refusal at check-in or arrival.
Medium
/02
No return or onward ticket
Airlines may deny boarding if you cannot show planned departure.
Medium
/03
Prior overstay or violations
Past UAE overstays or fines can block re-entry until resolved.
Medium
/04
Adverse immigration history
Past UAE deportation or breaches anywhere weigh against entry.
Low
/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
2026-05-26
China to UAE route verified
Confirmed visa-free 90/180 stay under the bilateral agreement effective April 2025, plus current entry requirements.
2025-04-01 · major
Visa-free extended to 90 days
Bilateral agreement extended Chinese ordinary passport stay from 30 to 90 days within any 180-day period.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Is the 90 days a single visit or total?—
It is the cumulative time you spend in the UAE within any rolling 180-day window. You can split it across multiple visits.
Can I work or do business?+
Do I need to apply for anything in advance?+
What happens if I overstay?+
Are the rules the same for all UAE emirates?+
/11 — Passport tools

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