🇨🇦 Canada visa requirements for Emirati citizens
Emirati citizens need an electronic travel authorization (eTA) for Canada — a quick online approval, not a full visa.
Entry rules for United Arab Emirates passport holders
Canada requires Emirati visitors to register online for an electronic travel authorization before departure. An eTA is lighter than a visa — approval is usually issued within minutes to hours — but airlines will deny boarding without it, so complete it before heading to the airport.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Canada immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Emirati passport ranks #1 worldwide, opening 168 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (127 visa-free, 36 with a visa on arrival and 5 with an eTA). Canada is one of them.
In the other direction, Canadian citizens traveling to United Arab Emirates face a different rule: visa-free · 90 days.
Across North America as a whole, 2 of 3 destinations are open to Emirati travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
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Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Canada?
Emirati citizens need an electronic travel authorization (eTA) for Canada — a quick online approval, not a full visa.
Can Emirati citizens apply online for entry to Canada?
Yes. Canada offers an online electronic travel authorization (eTA) for United Arab Emirates passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Canada?
The currency in Canada is the Canadian dollar ($). The capital city is Ottawa.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: eTA required for Emirati citizens traveling to Canada. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Canada embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.