← France passport 🇫🇷 France passport → the United Arab Emirates

Do French citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

No. French citizens can enter the United Arab Emirates visa-free for up to 90 days. An extension is not confirmed, so plan to leave within the permitted stay.

EntryNo visa needed
Maximum stay90 days
ExtensionNot confirmed
Multiple entriesAllowed

EU visa-free on arrival

Official information: https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/apply-for-a-visa

Data last updated October 2026. Checked against official government immigration sources and reviewed on a rolling basis (sources). This is a planning reference, not legal or immigration advice. Entry rules change; confirm with official sources before you travel. VisaStay is independent and not affiliated with any government.

Track your days in the United Arab Emirates automatically

VisaStay counts your days per country, warns before your stay runs out, and handles the Schengen 90/180 rule for your passport.

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Other passports visiting the United Arab Emirates

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