This registration page is ONLY for those representatives of the UN Secretariat and UN Funds, Programmes, Regional Commissions and other UN entities who wish to attend the conference in person.
Conference Venue: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (In-Person Only)
Conference Date: 8-10 Dec 2026
Background
Achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 on Clean Water and Sanitation is an essential end in itself and is also critical to progress on the 2030 Agenda as a whole. As we enter the final 5 years of the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs, the world must surge investment, innovation and political will towards the accelerated implementation of SDG 6 in a spirit of solidarity and cooperation.
The 2026 United Nations Water Conference, co-hosted by the United Arab Emirates and Senegal, and convened in UAE 8-10 December 2026, will bring this spirit of solidarity to life and help to build a water-secure future for all.
Registration will close on 13 November 2026 at 23:59 EDT.
Important notes:
- Registration is required for all staff and members of the UN system delegations attending the Conference in person. Please use your official UN email for registration, failing to do so could cause your application to be denied.
- This platform is the dedicated registration portal for participants from the UN system, UN programmes and funds only. If you are under other category, please register through the appropriate respective channel/link: https://sdgs.un.org/conferences/water2026/participate
- Please refer to the FAQs for Indico registrations on the registration process.
- For UN system registration-related inquiries, please email 2026wcunsregistration@un.org with [UN Registration] in the subject line.
- For more information about the 2026 UN Water Conference, please visit UNWC official website: https://sdgs.un.org/conferences/water2026
Visa and Entry Requirements:
Participants are responsible for determining and complying with the entry and visa requirements applicable to their nationality, in accordance with relevant UAE laws, regulations and procedures. Please check visa requirement for regular passport holders on this link: https://www.mofa.gov.ae/en/visa-exemptions-for-non-citizen.
Participants who require a visa prior to travel must submit their applications through the designated visa application link, which will be activated upon completion of registration on the Conference website: https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/eventVisa/request/638/step1?administrativeRegionId=1&withException=false
Visas are expected to be issued within one week following submission of a complete application and all required supporting documentation, subject to the approval and procedures of the UAE.
The visa will be valid for entry into the United Arab Emirates for a period of 60 days from the date of issuance. Participants are responsible for ensuring that their visas remain valid for their intended travel dates and for complying with all applicable entry requirements. Participants are advised to apply for a visa starting 12 October 2026.
The visa allows a single entry and permits a stay of up to 90 days from the date of entry into the United Arab Emirates, subject to the applicable visa conditions and entry requirements. For assistance on visa and entry requirements, please contact the Host Country directly at:
Email: Mohamed.SAlkatheeri@icp.gov.ae
Mobile: +971 50 999 0962
Registration for, accreditation to, or participation in the Conference does not constitute a visa or guarantee entry into the United Arab Emirates.
As Host Country, the United Arab Emirates will facilitate the necessary arrangements for eligible Conference participants; however, participants remain responsible for submitting the required applications and documentation, ensuring the validity of their visas for their intended travel dates, and complying with all applicable entry and immigration requirements.