Arriving in Abu Dhabi necessitates the acquisition of a visa or entry permit, which varies based on nationality, the purpose of your visit, and the duration of your stay. Below is the list of "Green list" countries from which people can travel when planning a trip to Abu Dhabi:

Albania
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
China
Czech Republic
Germany
Hong Kong (SAR)
Hungary
Israel
Italy
Maldives
Mauritius
Moldova
New Zealand
Poland
Romania
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
South Korea
Switzerland
Taiwan, Province of China
Ukraine
United States of America

GCC Cooperation Countries

Citizens of GCC  countries do not require a visa, permit, or sponsorship by a national or resident in the UAE. They need to present their GCC country passport or national ID card at the UAE's point of entry.

Visa on Arrival

If you are a citizen of any of the following countries, you are eligible for a visa on arrival:

Andorra
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Belgium
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Honduras
Hong Kong (SAR of China)
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Kazakhstan
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Mexico
Monaco
Montenegro
Nauru
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
People’s Republic of China
Peru
Poland
Republic of Mauritius
Republic of El Salvador
Portugal
Romania
Russian
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
San Marino
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon 
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
The Vatican
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States of America
Uruguay

Please note that the list is subject to change over time. It is advisable to check with the UAE embassy abroad or the airline company before traveling to Abu Dhabi. You can also visit the Etihad Airways website or the UAE Government Portal for updates.

 

Citizens of countries not included in the above lists must obtain an entry permit through Etihad Airways website or the UAE Government Portal or sponsorship visa to visit Abu Dhabi can be applied through: 

• UAE Embassy
• Tourism Establishments
• Hotels in UAE
• Airlines
• Accredited travel agencies in UAE
• A company based in Abu Dhabi
• An individual (UAE national, or an expatriate who is already residing in the country)

Entry permits are issued based on the purpose of the visit.

 

Airport authorities issue transit permits to individuals stopping at Abu Dhabi Airport for a period ranging from 8 hours to 4 days. The permit is valid for 14 days from the issuance date and is non-renewable. For more information visit Etihad Airways website. 

For more information on visa types or how to get your visa, visit the Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship website or  Abu Dhabi Government website or call its contact centre on +971 2 666 4442 (800-555 from inside the UAE).