UAE visa for Chinese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Chinese passport holders visiting United Arab Emirates for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Chinese citizens to enter United Arab Emirates for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | United Arab Emirates e-visa for Chinese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | United Arab Emirates visa on arrival for Chinese citizens | Not Available | |
United Arab Emirates tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Chinese 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 China, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of United Arab Emirates nearest your place of residence.
- Beijing: The Embassy of United Arab Emirates in Beijing, China (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Shanghai: The Consulate General of United Arab Emirates in Shanghai, China (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
United Arab Emirates visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest United Arab Emirates diplomatic mission offices to China for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from China traveling to United Arab Emirates from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (China) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 998,890 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,008,780 | 0.99% |
| 2010 | 959,330 | -4.90% |
| 2011 | 1,018,670 | 6.19% |
| 2012 | 1,028,560 | 0.97% |
| 2013 | 969,220 | -5.77% |
| 2014 | 1,008,780 | 4.08% |
| 2015 | 450,000 | -55.39% |
| 2016 | 540,000 | 20.00% |
| 2017 | 764,000 | 41.48% |
| 2018 | 857,000 | 12.17% |
| 2019 | 989,000 | 15.40% |
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 & China comparison
United Arab Emirates's area is approximately 83,600 km2 (32,278 sq mi), while the area of China is approximately 9,388,211 km2 (3,624,807 sq mi). This means China is 112.30 times bigger than United Arab Emirates.
As of April 2024, United Arab Emirates's population is ~10.4 million people - 1,451,400,217 fewer people than the population of China.
We have highlighted United Arab Emirates & China’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| United Arab Emirates | China | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 10,377,009 | 1,461,777,226 | 1.5 billion fewer people live in United Arab Emirates than China |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 101 | 276 | United Arab Emirates has 175 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with China. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 128 | 37 | United Arab Emirates passport holders can visit 91 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 127 | 344 | UAE hosts 217 fewer foreign missions than China. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from China travel to United Arab Emirates in one year?
The number of visitors from China visiting United Arab Emirates in 2019 was approximately 989,000.
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