UAE visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for U.S. 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 U.S. citizens to enter United Arab Emirates for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | United Arab Emirates e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | United Arab Emirates visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Eligible | |
United Arab Emirates tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. 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 United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of United Arab Emirates nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of United Arab Emirates in Washington, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 34 minutes)
United Arab Emirates visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest United Arab Emirates diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to United Arab Emirates from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 937,990 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,015,350 | 8.25% |
| 2010 | 976,670 | -3.81% |
| 2011 | 918,650 | -5.94% |
| 2012 | 928,320 | 1.05% |
| 2013 | 918,650 | -1.04% |
| 2014 | 996,010 | 8.42% |
| 2015 | 602,000 | -39.56% |
| 2016 | 607,000 | 0.83% |
| 2017 | 633,000 | 4.28% |
| 2018 | 856,000 | 35.23% |
| 2019 | 967,000 | 12.97% |
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 & United States comparison
United Arab Emirates's area is approximately 83,600 km2 (32,278 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 109.42 times bigger than United Arab Emirates.
As of April 2024, United Arab Emirates's population is ~10.4 million people - 328,437,304 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted United Arab Emirates & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| United Arab Emirates | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 10,377,009 | 338,814,313 | 328.4 million fewer people live in United Arab Emirates than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 101 | 273 | United Arab Emirates has 172 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 128 | 134 | United Arab Emirates passport holders visit 6 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 127 | 1147 | UAE hosts 1020 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to United Arab Emirates in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting United Arab Emirates in 2019 was approximately 967,000.
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