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UAE visa requirements for Denmark citizens (2026)

Visa-free · up to 90 days. No. Denmark passport holders do not need a visa for the United Arab Emirates for tourism and can stay up to 90 days. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

Visa-free for up to 90 days, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

UAE entry requirements for Denmark citizens

Requirement
Visa-free
Allowed stay
90 days

What to bring to UAE

  • Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement)
  • Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for

Good to know

  • GCC citizens need no visa. Citizens of many other countries get a free 30- or 90-day visit visa on arrival; everyone else needs a tourist visa arranged in advance.
  • UAE embassies do not issue tourist visas: apply through a UAE-based airline, hotel, licensed travel agent, or online with ICP or GDRFA Dubai.
  • Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
  • Overstaying costs AED 50 per day (Dubai).

UAE at a glance for travellers

  • 93 of 198 passports can enter UAE without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Denmark passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 148 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalitiesUAE Government portal: do you need a visa to enter the UAE11 Nov 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalitiesUAE Government portal: tourist visa11 Nov 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalitiesDubai Department of Economy and Tourism: do you need a visa11 Nov 2026
Official portalGDRFA Dubai – tourist visa23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, United Arab Emirates entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Denmark citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?

No. Denmark passport holders do not need a visa for the United Arab Emirates for tourism and can stay up to 90 days. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

How long can Denmark passport holders stay in the United Arab Emirates?

Up to 90 days per visit for tourism without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines or entry bans.

What documents do Denmark passport holders need for the United Arab Emirates?

Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival); Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address); Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement); Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for.

Do Denmark passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to the United Arab Emirates?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. Carry a valid passport and proof of onward travel.