110+ Visa Free Countries For UAE Residents (UPDATED)

According to the Henley Passport Index, Emirati passports rank top in terms of penchant and freedom to travel. Plan an amazing trip abroad without having to worry about the Visa formalities. Shocked? Do not be! We have listed all the awesome visa-free countries for UAE residents right here. Get ready to travel the world without any visa hassles.

Visa On Arrival + Visa Free Countries for UAE Residents & Expats

1. Armenia

This place tops the list of visa-free travel for UAE residents. It is the oldest wine-producing country and home to the world’s first cathedrals. The place is also known for the mesmerizing ‘Mount Ararat’.

Best time to visit: Late May and early June or late September and early October.

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2. Azerbaijan

It is a new addition to the visa-free destinations for UAE residents. Due to its natural fires, Azerbaijan is also known as the ‘land of fire’. The place is also famous for the flaming towers, carpet industry, and cultural heritage.

Best time to visit: April to June and September to February are ideal months to visit.

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3. Georgia

The place is extremely popular for wine! Home to some exquisite landscapes, mountains, and monuments, Georgia is a land of magnificence.

Best time to visit: April to June and September to February are perfect months to visit.

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4. Jordan

This is another place that allows visa-free entry for UAE residents. The place is famed for Petra known as “rose-red city”, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Best time to visit: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September to November) months.

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5. Japan

Another free visa country for UAE residents, Japan is famed for its unrivaled technology, Mt. Fuji, cherry blossoms, and a lot more.

Best Time to Visit: Witness beautiful flowers at the time of Late spring (March to May) and late autumn (September to November).

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6. Maldives

This is one of the most exotic beach countries to visit with UAE resident visa. It is famous for its blue oceans, white beaches, fishing, varied seafood, and whatnot.

Best Time to Visit: December to March is the best time to enjoy the cold and frosting weather.

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7. Malaysia

The place is a seafood heaven and provides the best coastal tourism. The weather is moderate and has many tourist-attracting islands.

Best time to visit: Plan a visit between the months of December and February.

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8. Mauritius

Maldives also provides visa-free entry for UAE residents. The place is known for its exotic white sand beaches, private islands, and its exclusive wildlife.

The best time to visit: May to December is the best time to visit as the weather is cool, dry and sunny.

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9. Philippines

UAE residents can travel visa-free to the Philippines. The place is famous for its beaches, heritage towns, monuments, rain forests, and beautiful islands.

Best time to visit: The dry season is really favorable between the months of November to April.

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10. Russia

The place is famous for its rich culture, cuisine, architecture and a lot more. Try the famous Russian Vodka from the parent land of Vodka. It is the perfect place to visit with your partner and friends.

Fun Fact: Mid-summers are unusual and unique. Nights are not really dark. This special scenario is known as ‘the white nights’.

Best time to visit: Autumn (September to October) is the best time to visit. 

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11. Seychelles

Witness terrific picturesque views. Deep blue waters, white sandy beaches, and tall trees with exotic sea life add to its beauty.

Best time to visit: April, May, October, and November are the months that represent the transitions between the hot and humid northwest trade winds.

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12. Singapore

Singapore is much more than being popular for its wonderfully clean streets. The tall buildings and Marina Bay Skyline are top attractions.

Best time to visit: November to January and June to July are the peak months to visit this place.

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13. Sri Lanka

It is mainly famous for its Ceylon tea. Nicknamed as ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, Sri Lanka holds incredible natural beauty and extraordinary biodiversity.

Best time to visit: December to March is the ideal time as the weather is moderate and evenings are prettier.

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14. Egypt

This place is famous for its world-famous ancient civilization, antique monuments, and ancient temples. The rich cultural history of Egypt is extraordinary!

Best time to visit: The weather is moderate between October to April as it is winter and early spring.

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15. Ukraine

This agricultural land is often called the breadbasket of Europe. Ukraine produces a large number of sunflowers and wheat.

Best time to visit: The months of May, June, and September are when the temperature is most comfortable.

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16. Thailand

A lively and visa-free country for UAE residents, Thailand is a traveler’s paradise. The country is famous for energetic nightlife, shopping stalls, temples islands and not to forget its marvelous beaches.

Best time to visit: October – March

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18. Albania

19. Andorra

20. Antigua and Barbuda

21. Argentina

22. Austria

23. Bahamas

24. Barbados

25. Belarus

26. Belgium

27. Bosnia and Herzegovina

28. Botswana

29. Brazil

30. Brunei

31. Bulgaria

32. Burkina Faso

33. Canada

34. Central Africa Republic

35. Chad

36. Chile

37. China

38. Colombia

38. Costa Rica

40. Croatia

41. Cuba

42. Cyprus

43. Czech Republic

44. Denmark

45. Dominica

46. Dominica Republic

47. Ecuador

48. El Salvador

49. Estonia

50. Eswatini

51. Fiji

52. Finland

53. France

54. Gambia

55. Germany

56. Greece

57. Grenada

58. Guatemala

59. Haiti

60. Honduras

61. Hungary

62. Iceland

63. Indonesia

64. Ireland

65. Italy

66. Kazakhstan

67. Kiribati

68. South Korea

69. Kyrgyzstan

70. Latvia

71. Lebanon

72. Liechtenstein

73. Lithuania

74. Luxembourg

75. Mali

76. Malta

77. Mexico

78. Micronesia

79. Moldova

80. Monaco

81. Montenegro

82. Morocco

83. Nauru

84. Netherlands

85. Nicaragua

86. North Macedonia

87. Norway

88. Panama

89. Paraguay

90. Poland

91. Portugal

92. Romania

93. Saint Kitts and Nevis

94. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

95. San Marino

96. Saint Lucia

97. Sao Tome and Principe

98. Serbia

99. Slovakia

100. Slovenia

101. Solomon Islands

102. South Africa

103. Spain

104. Sudan

105. Sweden

106. Switzerland

107. Tonga

108. Tunisia

109. Uruguay

110. Uzbekistan

111. Vanuatu

112. Vatican City

Recommended Read: Guide to Schengen Visa for UAE Residents

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Visa On Arrival + Visa Free Countries For UAE Residents With Philippine Passport

• Kyrgyzstan
• Maldives
• Nepal
• Sri Lanka
• Timor-Leste
• Cape Verde
• Comores Island
• Djibouti
• Guinea-Bissau
• Kenya
• Madagascar
• Malawi
• Mauritania
• Mauritius
• Mozambique
• Seychelles
• Somalia
• St Helena
• Tanzania
• Togo
• Uganda
• Cook Islands
• Marshall Islands
• Palau Islands
• Papua New Guinea
• Samoa
• Tuvalu
• St Lucia
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Nicaragua
• Armenia
• Iran
• Brunei
• Cambodia
• Hong Kong
• Indonesia
• Laos
• Macao
• Malaysia
• Mongolia
• Myanmar
• Singapore
• Thailand
• Vietnam
• Cote d’Ivoire
• The Gambia
• Rwanda
• Fiji
• Micronesia
• Niue
• Vanuatu
• Dominica
• Haiti
• St Vincent and the Grenadine
• Bolivia
• Brazil
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Ecuador
• Peru
• Suriname

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Visa On Arrival + Visa Free Countries For UAE Residents With Indian Passport

• Cambodia
• Laos
• St. Lucia
• Suriname
• Armenia
• Maldives
• Sri Lanka
• Benin
• Bolivia
• Gabon
• Rwanda
• Seychelles
• Somalia
• Cape Verde
• Comores Island
• Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
• Ethiopia
• Guinea-Bissau
• Jordan
• Kenya
• Madagascar
• Marshall Islands
• Mauritania 
• Mozambique
• Palau Islands
• Saint Lucia
• Samoa
• Suriname
• Tanzania
• Thailand
• Togo
• Tuvalu
• Zimbabwe
• Uganda
• Ukraine
• Djibouti
• Serbia
• Niue
• Montserrat
• Bhutan
• Dominica
• Ecuador
• El Salvador
• Fiji
• Grenada
• Haiti
• Indonesia
• Jamaica 
• Macao
• Macedonia 
• Mauritius
• Micronesia
• Nepal
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Senegal
• St. Vincent and the Grenadines
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Vanuatu
• British Virgin Islands
• Tunisia
• Cook Islands

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Visa On Arrival + Visa Free Countries For UAE Residents With Pakistani Passport

• Dominica
• Haiti
• Micronesia
• St. Vincent and the Grenadines
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Vanuatu
• Azerbaijan
• Bolivia
• Cambodia
• Cape Verde
• Comoros
• Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
• Djibouti
• Ethiopia
• Gabon
• Guinea-Bissau
• Kenya
• Lesotho
• Malaysia
• Madagascar
• Maldives
• Mauritania
• Mozambique
• Myanmar
• Nepal
• Palau
• Samoa
• Seychelles
• Tanzania
• Togo
• Tuvalu
• Uganda
• Vietnam
• Rwanda
• Somalia

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