Dubai (and UAE) is one of the most popular travel destinations for Indian tourists! Only a few hours away by flight, affordable tickets and a straightforward visa process make this an easy choice for most first-time travellers. But as always, it is very important to check the visa regulations before planning a visit to this country.
This Dubai/UAE Tourist Visa for Indians thread is specifically to share latest and accurate information about the United Arab Emirates tourist visa as applicable to an Indian passport holder.
This is the current visa rule (as of July 2024):
- Indian passport holders can apply for the tourist e-visa either on their own or via multiple authorised agencies. This evisa is issued for a stay of upto 30 days.
- At immigration, upon being stamped in, it is best to verify the visa date and stay duration allowed as per the visa stamping in the passport to avoid exit-related issues while departing from the country
Official United Arab Emirates (UAE) Tourist Visa Government website/portal (for INFORMATION and AGENCY LINKS): https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/tourist-visa
Apply for the visa through authorised sponsors such as:
- Etihad Airlines (Abu Dhabi): https://www.etihad.com/en-ae/fly-etihad/visas
- Emirates Airlines (Dubai): UAE visa information | Visa and Passport | Before You Fly | Emirates
- Niyo (via authorised partner): https://goniyo.com/visa/dubai-visa/
Important: There is NO visa on arrival option UNLESS you opt for the pre-registered exemption based on an existing, valid “power visa” in your passport (such as USA, UK, EU/Schengen residence cards or multiple entry, long-term visas).
Documents required to apply for the visa upon arrival:
- Original Passport and copies of its front and back page
- Photo as specified in the visa portal
In some rare cases, the visa portal may seek to verify additional documents such as:
- Proof of entry and exit (flight, land transport or sea transport bookings)
- Proof of stay (hotel reservation or details of host with invitation letter)
Processing time for the visa:
Usually within six business days
Cost of the visa:
INR 5,850 (plus agent’s fees) - please check applicable proce based on which sponsor you are using to apply for the visa
Immigration requirements:
At the airport, seaport or land border, present the passport to the officer along with any additional documents sought (such as accommodation details, exit flight details, etc.) to obtain a visa entry stamp for upto 30 days
Share your latest experiences of obtaining the UAE Tourist Visa or passing through immigration, as replies/comments in this thread. This will be very helpful to fellow travellers and members of this travel community who are planning a trip to Dubai, Abu Dhabi or the UAE.
