From United Arab Emirates to Germany

Entry & visa rule

Visa-free for short stays, but a national (D) visa is required to live and work in Germany.

Legal basis (Source: Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Last verified 21 July 2026)

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Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Germany?

Visa-free for short stays, but a national (D) visa is required to live and work in Germany.

Does my degree need to be recognised in Germany?

Check your university in the anabin database; a ZAB Statement of Comparability may be needed for skilled-worker permits.

Last verified: 21 July 2026