UAE visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Canadian passport holders visiting United Arab Emirates for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter United Arab Emirates for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | United Arab Emirates e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | United Arab Emirates visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Eligible | |
United Arab Emirates tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in United Arab Emirates.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from United Arab Emirates.
If you are looking for United Arab Emirates visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of United Arab Emirates nearest your place of residence.
- Ottawa: The Embassy of United Arab Emirates in Ottawa, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 40 minutes)
United Arab Emirates visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest United Arab Emirates diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to United Arab Emirates from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 176,460 | N/A |
| 2009 | 169,540 | -3.92% |
| 2010 | 174,730 | 3.06% |
| 2011 | 169,540 | -2.97% |
| 2012 | 164,350 | -3.06% |
| 2013 | 171,270 | 4.21% |
| 2014 | 167,810 | -2.02% |
| 2015 | 173,000 | 3.09% |
| 2016 | 181,650 | 5.00% |
| 2017 | 176,459 | -2.86% |
| 2018 | 178,190 | 0.98% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
United Arab Emirates & Canada comparison
United Arab Emirates's area is approximately 83,600 km2 (32,278 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 108.77 times bigger than United Arab Emirates.
As of April 2024, United Arab Emirates's population is ~10.4 million people - 28,708,765 fewer people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted United Arab Emirates & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| United Arab Emirates | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 10,377,009 | 39,085,774 | 28.7 million fewer people live in United Arab Emirates than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 101 | 144 | United Arab Emirates has 43 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 128 | 129 | United Arab Emirates passport holders visit 1 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 127 | 469 | UAE hosts 342 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to United Arab Emirates in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting United Arab Emirates in 2018 was approximately 178,190.
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