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United Arab Emirates Canada passport holders can enter the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 90 days.
No visa needed
- Entry requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Apply before travel
- No
- Last updated
- February 2026
Before you travel
Checked November 2026⚠️ The UAE government portal advises checking that travel agents are genuine before paying or sending documents, and offers verification through UAE embassies. Use only the official links below.
At the border
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
- UAE embassies do not issue tourist visas; visa-required travellers apply online through ICP or GDRFA Dubai, or via a UAE-based airline, hotel or licensed travel agent.
- The 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa requires a bank balance of USD 4,000 (or equivalent) over the past six months, UAE-valid health insurance and a return or onward ticket.
- GCC residents need an eVisa before arrival: 30 days' stay, extendable once, with GCC residency valid for at least 1 year and a passport valid 6 months.
Official source: UAE Government portal (u.ae) / Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) · Not yet confirmed officially: voa.fee and voa.stay: visa-on-arrival country list, stay length (30 or 90 days) and cost not shown on the page read, evisa.fee: short-term tourist visa fees by channel, recentChanges: none confirmed on the official pages read
What Canada passport holders need to do
- Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
- Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
- Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.
Canada is one of 87 passports in the “visa-free” group for the United Arab Emirates. See the full United Arab Emirates visa requirements for every passport.
Other easy destinations in Asia for Canada passport holders
The United Arab Emirates is one of 116 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the Canada passport, which ranks #8 worldwide with a mobility score of 160. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 38 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
 Brunei | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Georgia | Visa-free | 360 days |
 Hong Kong | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Israel | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Japan | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Kazakhstan | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Kyrgyzstan | Visa-free | 60 days |
 Macau | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Malaysia | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Mongolia | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Palestine | Visa-free | – |
 Philippines | Visa-free | 30 days |
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Canada passport holders can enter the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Canada passport holders stay in the United Arab Emirates?
Up to 90 days without a visa.
Do United Arab Emirates citizens need a visa for Canada?
United Arab Emirates passport holders do not need a traditional visa for Canada, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.
United Arab Emirates visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of the United Arab Emirates before you book.