You do not need a visa for United Arab Emirates if you have a Norwegian passport

No visa needed

Norwegian citizens can enter United Arab Emirates without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Norwegian citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?

No. Norwegian citizens can enter United Arab Emirates without applying for a visa in advance.

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What United Arab Emirates may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Recent passport photo with white background
Hotel booking or host invitation letter
Confirmed return flight reservation
Proof of funds (bank statement recommended)

Entry requirements for Norwegian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Norwegian passport holders entering United Arab Emirates as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory proof of minimum funds
Travelers must provide proof of sufficient funds to enter United Arab Emirates.
United Arab Emirates Government Last checked 2026-08-10
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter United Arab Emirates. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in United Arab Emirates.
- Travelers must have a passport with at least 2 words in the names sections. Travelers with 1 name (1 word) on their passports cannot enter United Arab Emirates. Passports with 2 names added as observations or annotations are accepted. This requirement doesn’t apply to travelers with a United Arab Emirates resident card. Travelers with the gender “U” or “X” included on their passport cannot enter or transit United Arab Emirates.
General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs, aDubai Last checked 2026-08-10
May be required
Customs declaration may be required before arrival
Travelers arriving in United Arab Emirates who are carrying AED 60,000 (USD 16,300.00) or more in total value must complete the online Customs Declaration Form. This includes cash, checks, money orders, gold, jewelry, precious stones, or items subject to import taxes. All other travelers do not need to complete this form.
Dubai Customs Last checked 2026-08-10
May be required
Customs declaration may be required before departure
Travelers exiting United Arab Emirates who are carrying AED 60,000 (USD 16,300.00) or more in total value must complete the online Customs Declaration Form. This includes cash, checks, money orders, gold, jewelry, precious stones, or items subject to import taxes. All other travelers do not need to complete this form.
Dubai Customs Last checked 2026-08-10
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Abu Dhabi
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Abu Dhabi.
Last checked 2023-11-02
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Dubai
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Dubai.
Last checked 2023-11-01
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Sharjah
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Sharjah.
Last checked 2023-11-02
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for United Arab Emirates
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to United Arab Emirates.
Last checked 2026-08-10
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Sharjah.
Last checked 2023-11-02
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to United Arab Emirates.
Last checked 2026-08-10
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Abu Dhabi.
Last checked 2023-11-02
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required for Dubai
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Dubai.
Last checked 2023-11-01
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required for transit
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test when transiting through Abu Dhabi.
Last checked 2023-11-02
Not required
Transit visa is not required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through United Arab Emirates.
Last checked 2026-08-10
May be required
Import permit for traveling with pets - dogs and cats
Travelers bringing pets, specifically dogs and cats, into the United Arab Emirates are required to complete an Import Permit Form online. Additional requirements depend on the type of animal. Airlines have their own policies and requirements for transporting pets - dogs and cats. Check with your airline to determine airline-specific requirements, and the government source for more details.
UAE Ministry of Climate Change & Environment Last checked 2026-08-10