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United Arab Emirates GCC Citizen Entry and Work

9 facts quoted from the official source

GCC citizens enter without a visa and may work after the applicable MOHRE permit without obtaining a UAE residence visa.

Route type
Free movement
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Gcc CitizenshipThe applicant must be a citizen of a Gulf Cooperation Council state.
  • No Entry VisaGCC citizens do not need a visa to enter the UAE.
  • No Residence Visa For WorkAfter the work permit, GCC citizens may work without a UAE residence visa.
  • Work Permit For Private SectorA GCC national working in the private sector must obtain the MOHRE work permit.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe applicant must be a citizen of a Gulf Cooperation Council state.
  • Official source basisThe applicant must be a citizen of a Gulf Cooperation Council state.
  • Passport or travel documentThe traveller must present the recognised GCC identity or travel document.
  • Report summaryThe applicant must be a citizen of a Gulf Cooperation Council state.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Renewal or extensionThe employer must register the GCC worker under the applicable social-insurance extension system.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to United Arab Emirates?
The official source states: GCC citizens enter without a visa and may work after the applicable MOHRE permit without obtaining a UAE residence visa.

Every answer is quoted from the official u.ae page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source u.aeLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this United Arab Emirates government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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