to · France passport to United Arab Emirates
Do French citizens need a visa for UAE?
No — visa-free for 90 days
How long you can stay
90 days
Without a visa
Requirements
What you’ll need
- 01Passport valid 6 months beyond entry
- 02Onward / return ticket
Notes
UAE grants all Schengen passport holders 90-day visa-free tourism under the 2015 EU-UAE visa waiver — significantly longer than the 30-day stamp given to US and Australian citizens. Usable in a single visit or split into multiple trips within any 180-day period.
Source of truth
Verify before you book
Official source ↗
UAE MOFAIC — visit visa services
UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
https://www.mofaic.gov.ae/en/Services/Services-for-Visitors/Visit-Visa
Last verified April 22, 2026. Visa rules can change — we recommend confirming with the official source within 2 weeks of booking flights.
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