How long you can stay, by passport
| Passport | Stay | Details |
|---|---|---|
 EU, EEA or Swiss passport | 90 days in 180 | Visa-free entry: up to 90 days within any 180-day period. |
 UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport | 90 days in 180 | Free visa on arrival since late 2024: up to 90 days within any 180-day period (was 30 days). |
 US passport | 90 days in 180 | Free visa on arrival since late 2024: up to 90 days within any 180-day period (was 30 days). |
 Indian passport | 14 days on arrival | 14-day visa on arrival (extendable once by 14 days) if you hold a valid US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, NZ, Japan, Singapore or South Korea visa/residence/green card. Otherwise a pre-arranged visit visa is needed. |
Counted in any 12 consecutive months.
The longest you can stay out of United Arab Emirates in a row before a standard permit lapses.
Tax residency in United Arab Emirates
Resident after 183 days in any 12 consecutive months; or 90 days if you hold a UAE residence permit (or are UAE/GCC national) and have a permanent home or job/business in the UAE; or if the UAE is your usual residence and centre of interests. No personal income tax.
Keeping a residence permit
A standard residence visa is cancelled after more than 180 consecutive days outside the UAE, unless a permit to stay abroad / return is approved. Golden Visa holders and some groups (e.g. spouses of Emiratis, students, medical treatment) are exempt.
How Noverstay keeps you inside the limit
The app logs the country you wake up in, even when it’s closed, and counts every rule above for your passport. It tells you the date you must leave by and reminds you 14 days before. Plan a trip first and it shows every limit it touches.
Questions
How long can a US citizen stay in United Arab Emirates?
90 days in 180. Free visa on arrival since late 2024: up to 90 days within any 180-day period (was 30 days).
How long can British citizens stay in United Arab Emirates?
90 days in 180. Free visa on arrival since late 2024: up to 90 days within any 180-day period (was 30 days).
How long can EU citizens stay in United Arab Emirates?
90 days in 180. Visa-free entry: up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
How long can Indian citizens stay in United Arab Emirates?
14 days on arrival. 14-day visa on arrival (extendable once by 14 days) if you hold a valid US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, NZ, Japan, Singapore or South Korea visa/residence/green card. Otherwise a pre-arranged visit visa is needed.
When do you become a tax resident in United Arab Emirates?
You become tax resident after 183 days in any 12 consecutive months. Resident after 183 days in any 12 consecutive months; or 90 days if you hold a UAE residence permit (or are UAE/GCC national) and have a permanent home or job/business in the UAE; or if the UAE is your usual residence and centre of interests. No personal income tax.
How long can you be away from United Arab Emirates without losing your residence permit?
A standard residence visa is cancelled after more than 180 consecutive days outside the UAE, unless a permit to stay abroad / return is approved. Golden Visa holders and some groups (e.g. spouses of Emiratis, students, medical treatment) are exempt.
Can Noverstay count my days in United Arab Emirates automatically?
Yes. The Noverstay app logs the country you’re in each day, also when it’s closed, and reminds you before your visa or tax limit. Only the country, city and date are stored.
Official sources
- beta.government.ae
- tax.gov.ae
- mof.gov.ae
- tax.gov.ae
- icp.gov.ae
- u.ae
- icp.gov.ae
- deloitte.com · expert
- vialtopartners.com · expert
- ey.com · expert
Rules change often. This page is not legal or tax advice. Check the official source or a qualified adviser before you rely on a count.