- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has listed 46 European countries whose nationals are eligible for visa-free entry under its travel arrangements
- The list includes major European destinations such as Germany, France and the United Kingdom, alongside smaller states including Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City
- Eastern European and post-Soviet countries, including Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova and Georgia, also appear on the list, although travellers should confirm the latest entry conditions before departure
The United Arab Emirates has published a list of 46 European countries whose citizens can enter the country without obtaining a visa in advance, offering eligible travellers a more straightforward way to visit the Gulf destination.

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The list covers countries across Western, Northern, Eastern and Southern Europe. It includes major economies such as Germany, France, Italy and the United Kingdom, as well as smaller European states such as Andorra, Monaco and Vatican City.
The arrangement can make travel to the UAE easier for eligible visitors planning holidays, business trips or short-term stays. However, visa-free entry does not necessarily mean that all travellers receive the same length of stay or are exempt from every entry requirement.
Full list of 46 European countries eligible for visa-free entry to the UAE
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According to the list provided, citizens of the following European countries are eligible for visa-free entry to the UAE:
- Albania
- Andorra
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Kosovo
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- San Marino
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- Vatican City
What the UAE's visa-free list means for European travellers
The list covers a broad range of European countries, from Nordic nations such as Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden to Western European destinations including France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
Smaller European states, including Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City, are also included.
Eastern and South-Eastern Europe are represented by countries such as Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine. Russia, Belarus and Georgia also appear on the supplied list.
For eligible nationals, visa-free access can remove the need to complete a visa application before travelling.
However, the conditions of entry may differ depending on nationality, passport type, purpose of travel and intended length of stay.
What travellers should confirm before visiting the UAE
Travellers should check the latest requirements through the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the relevant UAE embassy before booking their trips.
Official guidance is available through the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Visitors should confirm whether their nationality qualifies for visa-free entry, how long they may remain in the country, and whether they need to meet additional passport or immigration requirements.
The list concerns European nationals and should not be interpreted as applying to every foreign resident of those countries or to travellers holding other nationalities.
Source: Legit.ng
