United Arab Emirates Visa RequirementsFor Portugal passport holders
Portuguese passport holders receive 30-day visa-free entry to the United Arab Emirates. The UAE is one of the Middle East most visited destinations and a global aviation hub.
Great news! Portugal passport holders can enter United Arab Emirates without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 30 days.
No visa required for stays up to 30 days. Present your valid Portuguese passport (at least 6 months validity) on arrival at Dubai International, Abu Dhabi, or Sharjah airports. Receive a 30-day entry stamp automatically. Extensions are possible within the UAE. Note that the UAE is a Muslim country: public consumption of alcohol is restricted to licensed establishments, public displays of affection are frowned upon, and revealing clothing should not be worn outside beach and resort areas.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Portugal to United Arab Emirates: What You Need to Know
The UAE grants visa-free entry to Portuguese citizens for stays of up to 30 days for tourism and business. Dubai is consistently among the world most visited cities, renowned for the Burj Khalifa (world tallest building), Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Mall, Deira gold and spice souks, and desert safaris. Abu Dhabi offers the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World, and access to the Empty Quarter desert. The UAE is also one of the world major aviation hubs through Emirates (Dubai) and Etihad (Abu Dhabi), making it a common stopover for long-haul travelers from Portugal to Asia and Australia. Direct flights from Lisbon to Dubai with Emirates and TAP take approximately 7 hours.
How to Get There
From Dubai, flights connect to over 240 destinations worldwide. Day trips between Dubai and Abu Dhabi (1.5 hours by bus or taxi) are easy. Oman is accessible by road (3-4 hours from Dubai to Muscat) or short flight. Qatar and Bahrain are short flights away. The UAE is a common refueling stop en route to Southeast Asia or Australia; Emirates and Etihad both offer stopovers in Dubai or Abu Dhabi at no extra airfare cost.
Money & Banking
The UAE uses the dirham (AED). Cards are accepted virtually everywhere; the UAE is highly cashless. ATMs are plentiful. The UAE is expensive at luxury level but mid-range travel is manageable: a meal in a non-hotel restaurant costs AED 40-80, while budget food courts in malls offer meals from AED 20. Dubai Mall food courts and supermarkets offer affordable options.
Practical Tips
Dubai Metro (Red and Green lines) covers major tourist areas including the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Dubai Marina. Buy a Nol card for transit. Uber and Careem are available for rides. Temperatures in summer (June to September) exceed 45C; visit in cooler months (October to April) if possible. Fridays are the holy day; some businesses open later. Alcohol is served in hotels, licensed restaurants, and bars in Dubai; in Abu Dhabi availability is similar. Emergency number is 999.