UAE Entry Guide 2026
Canada 🇨🇦 UAE 🇦🇪
Canada to UAE Visa Guide
Official 2026 entry protocols for Canadian citizens. From 30-day Visa-on-Arrival to the self-sponsored Green and Golden residency visas.
| Visa Category | Stay Limit | Sponsorship | 2026 Key Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor (on Arrival) | 30 Days | None | FREE |
| Green Visa | 5 Years | Self-Sponsor | AED 15,000 Salary |
| Golden Visa | 10 Years | Self-Sponsor | AED 2M Investment |
| Work Permit | 2 Years | Employer | Sponsor Dependent |
1. Tourism & Social Visits Visa-On-Arrival
Canadian citizens holding a valid regular passport can obtain a free-of-charge visa upon arrival at any UAE port of entry.
- Stay Duration: This visa typically allows you to stay for 30 days, with a 10-day grace period for some emirates.
- Passport Validity: Your Canadian passport must be valid for at least **6 months** from the date of entry.
- No Emergency Passports: UAE authorities do not accept Canadian temporary or emergency passports for entry; they are only for exit or transit.
2. Green Visa (Professional Residency) 5-Year Path
A self-sponsored residency for skilled Canadian professionals who do not want to be tied to a single employer.
- Salary Requirement: For 2026, you must show a minimum monthly salary of **AED 15,000**.
- Education: You must have at least a Bachelor's degree or equivalent specialized diploma.
- Freelancers: Self-employed Canadians can also apply if they have a freelance permit and show an annual income of AED 360,000 for the last 2 years.
3. Golden Visa (Long-Term Stay) 10-Year Path
The UAE’s premier residency program for high-net-worth investors and exceptional talents.
- Property Investment: Investing at least **AED 2 million** in UAE real estate (mortgages from approved local banks are allowed).
- Exceptional Talent: Open to doctors, scientists, and inventors with recommendation letters from relevant UAE ministries.
- Benefits: You can stay outside the UAE for more than 6 months without losing your residency status.
4. Working & Health Requirements Mandatory
If you are moving to the UAE for work, you must undergo specific health screenings.
- Medical Fitness Test: Required for all work and residency permits. Includes blood tests for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B & C, and Syphilis, plus a chest X-ray for Tuberculosis.
- Prohibited Meds: It is strictly forbidden to enter the UAE with HIV/AIDS antiretroviral medication for personal use.
- Emirates ID: Part of the visa process includes registering your biometrics (fingerprints/photo) for the mandatory Emirates ID card.
© 2026 Global Visa Guide | Verified via UAE Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship.