No. Under the Mutual Visa Waiver Agreement between the UAE and the State of Israel, Israeli citizens holding valid passports are exempt from visa requirements for short visits to the UAE.
Israeli citizens may stay in the UAE for up to 90 days within a 180-day period, subject to UAE immigration laws and border-control procedures.
Travelers should hold a passport valid for at least six (6) months from the date of entry into the UAE.
No. Entry into the UAE is permitted only with a valid official passport.
No. The visa waiver covers short visits only. Anyone traveling for employment, study, long-term residence, family residence, investment-related residence, or other regulated purposes must obtain the appropriate UAE visa or residence permit.
UAE citizens are visa-exempt for short visits to Israel, subject to Israeli entry requirements. However, ordinary-passport travelers from visa-exempt countries are required to obtain an ETA-IL approval before traveling to Israel.
The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residence program that allows eligible foreign nationals to live, work, study and invest in the UAE without requiring a local sponsor. It is generally granted for 5 or 10 years, depending on the category, and may be renewable. Eligibility may include, among others: Investors in public investments; Real estate investors; Entrepreneurs and founders of innovative projects; Specialized talents, including doctors, scientists, executives, athletes and creative professionals; Outstanding students and graduates; Humanitarian pioneers; Frontline workers; Other categories approved by the competent UAE authorities. Each category has specific requirements and supporting documents.
Benefits may include ability to live, work, study and invest in the UAE; ability to sponsor eligible family members; greater stability for eligible investors, professionals, entrepreneurs and talents. Applicants should consult the official UAE Government portal and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security for the most updated requirements.
Travelers carrying personal medication should:
1. Carry the medicine in its original packaging.
2. Carry a valid prescription.
3. Carry a medical letter in English, issued by the treating doctor or hospital, explaining the medical condition and the required medication.
4. Check in advance whether the medication requires prior approval from the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention.
5. Avoid carrying medication that is not personally prescribed or not clearly documented.
Some medicines that are available in other countries may be regulated in the UAE. Travelers are responsible for ensuring compliance with UAE law.
Transit passengers who remain within the airport transit area should carry a prescription and a doctor’s letter for any personal medication. Travelers should still check in advance whether their medication is regulated or prohibited in the UAE. If there is any doubt, contact the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention before travel.
No. Medication approvals are processed by the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention.
Yes. Kosher food is available in the UAE, particularly in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including through kosher-certified providers, hotels, caterers and community services.
Yes. The Moses Ben Maimon Synagogue is located at the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi.
Visitors should respect UAE laws, traditions and cultural norms. This includes appropriate public conduct, respectful dress at religious and official sites, and compliance with instructions from local authorities.
In the UAE:
• Police: 999
• Ambulance: 998
• Fire Department / Civil Defence: 997
• Coastguard: 996
In Israel:
• Police: 100
• Ambulance / Magen David Adom: 101
• Fire and Rescue: 102
Twajudi is a service provided by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs for UAE nationals abroad. It enables the Ministry and UAE missions to communicate with UAE citizens and assist them in emergencies or crises.
UAE nationals traveling to Israel are encouraged to register through Twajudi before travel.
Follow the instructions of local authorities, keep identification documents available, monitor official updates and contact the nearest UAE mission if consular assistance is required.
Travelers should:
• Follow instructions from local authorities.
• Keep identification documents, essential medication, money and important belongings accessible.
• Avoid unnecessary movement until it is safe.
• Move to a safe area if instructed.
• Contact emergency services if immediate assistance is needed.
