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Current policies in this category for United Arab Emirates. Each policy page holds the rules in force today plus every recorded version and before/after comparison.

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Tourism & short stay

U.S. State Department Updates UAE Travel Advisory to Level 3: Reconsider Travel, Orders Departure of Non-Emergency Gover

The U.S. State Department maintains a Level 3 Travel Advisory, advising U.S. citizens to 'Reconsider Travel' to the United Arab Emirates due to terrorism and armed conflict. U.S. government employees still require special authorisation to travel to military bases and critical energy infrastructure sites. As of 29 August 2026, family members are now explicitly permitted to join U.S. government employees who work in the UAE.

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates1 versionUpdated 3 Mar 2026

Tourism & short stay

UAE and Bahrain Launch "One-Point Air Travelers" Project for Seamless Border Crossing

The "One-Point Air Travelers" project implements pre-clearance procedures for travellers departing from the United Arab Emirates or Bahrain. This process uses integrated digital systems, biometric verification, surveillance systems, e-gates, and advanced passenger data processing to verify and document travellers before they arrive at their destination.

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates1 versionUpdated 28 Feb 2026

Recent changes in this category

United Arab EmiratesTravel AdvisoriesEffectiveEffective 29 Aug 2026

U.S. State Department Updates UAE Travel Advisory to Level 3: Reconsider Travel, Orders Departure of Non-Emergency Government Personnel

What changed

The U.S. State Department has updated its travel advice for the United Arab Emirates. This change started on 29 August 2026. This update specifically changes who can travel. Family members of U.S. government employees in the UAE can now live there. The overall advice, 'Level 3: Reconsider Travel', for the UAE has not changed. This is because of ongoing risks from terrorism and armed conflict.

Published 29 Aug 2026Effective 29 Aug 2026U.S. State Department — Travel advisories

United Arab EmiratesEntry RulesEffectiveEffective 16 Feb 2026

UAE and Bahrain Launch "One-Point Air Travelers" Project for Seamless Border Crossing

What changed

The United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain started the "One-Point Air Travelers" project in February 2026. This project adds pre-clearance steps. It uses advanced digital systems. This makes border crossing easier for citizens travelling between the two countries. The project is now in use at Zayed International Airport and Bahrain International Airport. It aims to reduce waiting times. It also aims to make travel more efficient.

Published 16 Feb 2026Effective 16 Feb 2026ICP — News (Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship)