How much does a United Arab Emirates visa cost for United Kingdom passport holders?

No visa fee — visa-free entry.

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Do British citizens need a visa for UAE?

Q: Do British citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?

No. British citizens can visit United Arab Emirates visa-free for up to 90 days. British passport holders get a free visa on arrival at every UAE entry point, valid for a total of 90 days within any 180-day period (extended from 30 days in November 2024) and good across all seven emirates. The stay is counted cumulatively across visits — 90 days used up early in a 180-day window leaves none until it rolls over. Overstaying is fined per day, so track the window rather than assuming a fresh 90 days on re-entry. Correction 2026-07-24: an earlier version of this page said 30 days and described a paid 30-day extension that does not exist for this entry type.

No — visa-free for 90 days

How long you can stay

90 days

Without a visa

How to apply

On arrival

icp.gov.ae/en/services ↗

Requirements

What you’ll need

01Passport valid 6 months beyond entry
02Free visa-on-arrival stamp issued at the counter — no pre-application, no fee
03Return or onward ticket may be checked at boarding

Notes

British passport holders get a free visa on arrival at every UAE entry point, valid for a total of 90 days within any 180-day period (extended from 30 days in November 2024) and good across all seven emirates. The stay is counted cumulatively across visits — 90 days used up early in a 180-day window leaves none until it rolls over. Overstaying is fined per day, so track the window rather than assuming a fresh 90 days on re-entry. Correction 2026-07-24: an earlier version of this page said 30 days and described a paid 30-day extension that does not exist for this entry type.

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