Documents Required at Border Control in United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
When traveling to United Arab Emirates (Dubai) in 2026: Free visa on arrival (30 to 90 days) for EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, China, and Russia citizens. Passport valid 6+ months. Always ensure your passport is in good physical condition with at least two blank visa pages for entry and exit stamps.
Upon arrival, customs officers enforce currency declaration rules (60,000 AED (~15,000 EUR) in cash or financial instruments: mandatory customs declaration (via the Afseh portal) above this threshold.) and prohibited item restrictions. Check our dedicated customs guide before packing your carry-on.
