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Russian passport · UAE · checked 2026-10-11

Do Russian citizens need a visa for UAE?

The short answerYes, but it’s issued on arrival: Russian citizens get the Visit visa on arrival at the border for stays of 90 days in any 180 (multiple entry). Go to the official site.

The official link goes to u.ae. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel. This row comes from a reputable source NUM hasn’t yet confirmed on the official page.

At a glance

UAE entry rules for Russian citizens.

VerdictVisa on arrival
DocumentVisit visa on arrival
FeeFree
Stay90 days in any 180 (multiple entry)
CheckedFrom a reputable source, not yet verified on the official page · 2026-10-11

The rest of the trip for a Russian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: UAE entry requirements.

Worth knowing

The details for a Russian passport.

Free visit visa stamped on arrival; multiple entry, 90 days within 180 days. Passport must be valid at least 6 months from entry. Re-checked 11 Oct 2026: listed 'Visa Free' (no advance visa) on the UAE MOFA visa-exemption page; the 90 days stay length comes from Emirates and was not confirmed on an official page.

Your passport

How long it must be valid.

At least 6 months from the date of entry (u.ae, FCDO, State Dept). Residence permit holders: 3 months (FCDO). The 12-page US emergency passport is not accepted. Canada: temporary and emergency passports cannot be used to enter (accepted for exit and transit); you must leave on the passport you entered with.

Questions

The short answers.

Do Russian citizens need a visa for UAE?

Yes, but it’s issued on arrival: Russian citizens get the Visit visa on arrival at the border for stays of 90 days in any 180 (multiple entry).

How much does it cost for Russian citizens?

Free. Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.

How long can Russian citizens stay in UAE?

90 days in any 180 (multiple entry). Longer stays need a different visa.

Where do Russian citizens apply?

On the official site, u.ae. NUM links it and never charges for the link.

Does NUM issue UAE visas?

No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.

Sources

Where this comes from.