UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)

Generally open

MIDDLE EAST

Felon entry rules

GENERALLY OPEN — Visa-on-arrival available for U.S. citizens for up to 30 days (extendable); or pre-arranged e-visa.
UAE Federal Law No. 6 of 1973 on entry and residence gives broad discretionary authority. No formal published sentence-threshold felony bar for tourist entry.
UAE is known to conduct checks against Interpol databases and shares intelligence with Western partners.
Drug offences (including trace amounts in blood or luggage) and morality-related offences are treated with extreme severity under UAE law.
Alcohol/DUI, LGBTQ+-related offences, and any conduct violating Islamic morality standards carry special denial risk in UAE.

No formal RSO-specific statutory bar identified for tourist entry.
However, UAE law treats sexual offences with extreme seriousness. Passport identifier will be seen.
IML notifications transmitted. UAE has cooperated with Operation Angel Watch.
Given UAE's morality-based immigration framework, RSOs with offences against minors face high practical denial risk.
(verify with embassy before travel)

21-day advance notice applies for covered registered persons.

Yes — 21-day advance notice (IML, 34 U.S.C. § 20914).

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