Dutch passport · UAE · checked 2026-10-11

Do Dutch citizens need a visa for UAE?

The short answerYes, but it’s issued on arrival: Dutch 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.

At a glance

UAE entry rules for Dutch citizens.

VerdictVisa on arrival
DocumentVisit visa on arrival
FeeFree
Stay90 days in any 180 (multiple entry)
CheckedVerified on an official page · 2026-10-11

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

Worth knowing

The details for a Dutch passport.

Netherlands travel advice (updated 8 Sep 2026): no visa needed with a Dutch passport; a free visa stamp is given on arrival; maximum 90 days within a 180-day period. Listed 'Visa Free' on the UAE MOFA visa-exemption page. Passport must be valid at least 6 months on arrival.

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 Dutch citizens need a visa for UAE?

Yes, but it’s issued on arrival: Dutch 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 Dutch citizens?

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

How long can Dutch citizens stay in UAE?

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

Where do Dutch 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.