Visa Travel

Get to know which country you can visit visa free as UAE Residents.

Residents of the UAE originated from a variety of countries. The UAE government reports that 200 different nationalities are living and working in the country. According to Global Media Insight's 2025 UAE population, India has the most population (37.96%), followed by Pakistan (16.72%), Emiratis (11.50%), Bangladesh (7.38%), the Philippines (6.89%), Iran (4.72%), and others (22.72%). 

This visa-free access to many destinations allows UAE residents to learn about different cultures, increase cultural awareness, and improve their language skills. With such a diverse population, UAE residents can travel to a variety of countries without a visa. However, visa-free country access may differ depending on the nationality of the UAE resident. To be eligible for visa-free travel as a UAE resident, make sure that you have a valid passport and a UAE residency visa. Arooha Leisure has explored visa-free destinations for certain nationalities, as well as the finest places to visit as a UAE resident.  

As an UAE Residents here are countries that you can visit with visa free:

Armenia

Thailand

Sri Lanka

Philippines 

Azerbaijan 

Kyrgyzstan 

Mauritius 

Tanzania

Serbia 

Montenegro 

Malaysia 

Japan 

Maldives 

Jordan 

Georgia 

Singapore 

Seychelles 

Indonesia 

Nepal 

Morocco

Visa-free countries for UAE residents with India passports

If you are UAE residents with Indian Passport, these are visa free country that you can travel to:

Cook Islands

Micronesia

Indonesia

Jamaica

Macao

Bhutan

Thailand

Serbia

St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Macedonia

Ecuador

Tunisia

Nepal

El Salvador

Dominica

Fiji

Mauritius

Montserrat

Vanuatu

Sri Lanka

Visa-free countries for UAE residents with Pakistani passports

If you are UAE residents with Pakistan Passport, these are visa free country that you can travel to:

Samoa

Micronesia

Mozambique

Gabon

Rwanda

Myanmar 

Cote d'voire (Ivory Coast)

Vietnam

Somalia

Vanuatu

Mauritania

Kenya

Dominica

Haiti

Nepal

Bolivia

Uganda

Guinea-Bissau

Azerbaijan

Togo

Seychelles

Cape Verde

Lesotho

Madagascar

Malaysia

Samoa

Cambodia

Comoros

Visa-free countries for UAE residents with Philippines passports

If you are UAE residents with Philippines Passport, these are visa free country that you can travel to:

Bahamas

Peru

Vietnam

Macau (SAR China)

Sri Lanka

Fiji

Armenia

Brazil

Colombia

Hong Kong (SAR China)

Ecuador

Suriname

Laos

Vanuatu

Seychelles

Singapore

Barbados

Maldives

Myanmar

Malaysia

Thailand

Mongolia

Indonesia

Costa Rica

Dominica

Visa-free Countries for UAE Golden Visa Holders

The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residence permit that allows foreigners to live, work, and study in the UAE without the need for a local sponsor. It is good for 10 years (5 years for Retirement Golden Visa).

If you are UAE residents that hold Golden Visa, these are visa free countries that eligible for you:

Armenia

Georgia

Sri Lanka

Malaysia

Maldives

Azerbaijan

Thailand

Seychelles

Montenegro

Kyrgyzstan

Mauritius

Nepal

You can travel to countries above visa free as  a UAE resident. Before you plan your vacation, make sure to check the most recent requirements in case any changes. Stay up to date on any news or security issues affecting the country you are planning to visit. If you need assistance preparing your next holiday, Arooha Leisure team are experienced to help your holiday planning and visa requirements.