UAE visa information

Check whether you need to apply for a UAE visa

Do I need a visa?

Check the list of countries below to see whether you’re eligible for a visa on arrival. Not eligible? You’ll need to apply for a visa before you fly. This also applies if you’re transiting through Abu Dhabi and plan to leave the airport.

Transit visa – Single entry – 48 or 96 hours

Need a visa for a short trip or stopover in Abu Dhabi? You can apply for a visa with Etihad Airways to stay for two to four days in the UAE. Check the mandatory requirements below before you apply.

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Children and dependents

Find out how to apply for a visa for your children or dependents travelling with you.

Children and minors
Dependents

Children and minors

Apply for the same visa type as yours and include a birth certificate in English or Arabic. Translated documents must be attested on the first page. 

For minors, including married females under the age of 18:

Parent or husband’s photo ID is required, plus a copy of a parents’ tourist visa sponsored by Etihad
Etihad will not sponsor unaccompanied minors and students 
Females under the age of 18 or students must travel with their parents 
Only machine-readable passports will be accepted

Dependents 

Dependents are defined as a spouse, children below the age of 18 and parents above the age of 60. You must submit supporting documents that prove the status of the relationship, for example, marriage certificate or birth certificate. 

Track your visa

Visas take around four business days to be processed. Please wait at least five days after submitting your application to track the progress of your visa. You’ll need your application and passport numbers to do this.

Applied through a travel agent? Speak to them for an update.

Track your visa