UAE Visas
♦ The official UAE MOFA page indicates Visa Free status for citizens of Estonia, Russia and Ukraine; however, the permitted period of stay and entry conditions must be checked before travelling according to citizenship, passport type and purpose of travel.
♦ Entry conditions, permitted stay periods, document requirements and extension rules may change without prior notice. Viisa OÜ is not responsible for the accuracy of the information or for any consequences resulting from its use.
Who needs a visa?
For Estonian citizens
For a short-term tourist trip, Estonian citizens do not need to obtain a visa before travelling. For EU citizens, the general reference is up to 90 days within 180 days, but the conditions should be checked before departure.
For Russian citizens
Russian citizens may travel to the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 90 days. The total permitted stay is up to 90 days within 180 days.
For Ukrainian citizens
Ukrainian citizens may travel to the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 30 days. The total permitted stay is up to 90 days within 180 days.
For stateless persons
Unfortunately, if you hold a grey passport issued in Estonia, a UAE visa cannot be arranged through our visa centre.
Not sure whether you need a visa to the UAE?
We will help you check the requirements according to your citizenship, passport type, purpose of travel and planned length of stay.
Get a consultation about travelling to the UAEHow to prepare for the trip
Check
Clarify whether you need a visa before travelling. It is important to consider citizenship, passport type, purpose of travel and planned length of stay.
Documents
Check the validity of your passport, prepare a return ticket or an onward ticket, proof of accommodation and travel medical insurance.
Travel
At the UAE border, you may be asked to show documents and explain the purpose of your trip. The final decision on entry is made by the border authorities.
Required documents
1. For citizens of Estonia and EU citizens
- Passport. We recommend that the passport be valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry.
- Return ticket or ticket to a third country.
- Proof of accommodation: hotel booking, apartment address or details of the receiving party.
- Travel medical insurance for the entire trip.
- Documents confirming the purpose of travel if the trip is not an ordinary tourist trip.
2. For Russian citizens
- International passport. Each child must have their own passport.
- Return ticket or ticket to a third country.
- Proof of accommodation for the entire stay.
- Travel medical insurance.
- Documents confirming the purpose of travel if the trip is business, family-related, study-related, work-related or long-term.
3. For Ukrainian citizens
- International passport suitable for travel to the UAE.
- Return ticket or ticket to a third country.
- Proof of accommodation: hotel, apartment or address of the receiving party.
- Travel medical insurance for the entire trip.
- Additional documents according to the purpose of travel, if necessary.
4. Additional documents and special cases
- For minors, a birth certificate and consent from the other parent or legal representative may be required.
- For a business trip, it is recommended to have an invitation from a UAE company or partner.
- For a visit to relatives or acquaintances, it is recommended to have the address of stay and contact details of the receiving party.
- For work, study, long-term stay, residence visa or relocation, tourist rules are not suitable — a separate procedure is required.
- If you have several citizenships, different passports or a residence permit in another country, the entry conditions must be checked according to the specific document with which you will travel.
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Frequently asked questions
For a short-term tourist trip, Estonian citizens usually do not need to obtain a visa in advance. For EU citizens, the rule of up to 90 days within 180 days applies, but the conditions should be checked before travelling.
The official UAE MOFA page indicates Visa Free status for Russian citizens for up to 90 days. Before travelling, it is advisable to check the current permitted period of stay and airline requirements.
The official UAE MOFA page indicates Visa Free status for Ukrainian citizens for up to 30 days. Entry conditions should be checked before travelling, especially for long-term stays or non-standard travel purposes.
In most cases, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs refuses to issue visas to grey passport holders. If you have a letter from a sponsor or an invitation, we recommend contacting the UAE Embassy in Helsinki to clarify the possibility of obtaining a visa.
The passport must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry. You should also check the airline requirements and current UAE rules before travelling.
We recommend arranging travel medical insurance for the entire trip. The policy can be arranged at our visa centre, on our website or by sending us an e-mail to
General information about travelling to the UAE
Purpose of travel
Before travelling, it is important to determine the purpose of entry. Tourism, transit, business meetings, work, study, medical treatment, visiting relatives and long-term stay are different situations and may require different documents.
Entry without a visa in advance
Citizens of a number of countries usually do not need to obtain a visa before travelling. This does not mean an automatic right of entry: border control may ask you to show a return ticket, proof of accommodation, insurance and explain the purpose of the trip.
Passport
Check your passport before buying tickets. The passport must have blank pages and its validity must meet the requirements of the UAE and the airline.
Medical insurance
We recommend arranging travel medical insurance for the entire trip. The policy can be arranged at our visa centre, on our website or by sending an e-mail to
Overstaying
Do not exceed the permitted period of stay in the UAE. Violating the stay period may lead to fines, exit or entry restrictions and problems with future trips.
Money and bank cards
The currency of the UAE is the UAE dirham (AED). Bank cards are widely accepted, but it is recommended to have cash for smaller expenses.
Local rules
Before travelling, check the rules for importing medicines and other goods. Some medicines and substances permitted in Europe may be restricted or prohibited in the UAE.
Viisa.ee assistance
We will help you check whether you need a visa, which documents to take with you, how to arrange insurance and what to consider when travelling with a non-standard passport or a special purpose of travel.
Still have questions?
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