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UAE visa for Indians

Passport Issuing Country

India

Country of Residence

India

Visiting Country

United Arab Emirates

Visa Required

yes

Visa On Arrival

no

Visa Type

Tourist

Fees

7000

Processing time

3 - 4 days

Stay period

14 days

Validity

60 days

When you are planning to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE), you ought to know that Indian citizens are normally required to get a visa or entry permit to visit the UAE. But in case of those people who have some valid foreign visa or residence permits (e.g. the US, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Korea), there might be a visa-on-arrival services up to 14 days (or 30 days in some cases). Indians who do not have such qualifying documents will have to take a visa beforehand through airlines, travel agents or sponsors.

Indian travelers need to prepare the following documents when applying or getting a UAE visa:

Medallion Indian passport valid at least six months at date of intended arrival.
Latest passport-size photographs (colour, white background).
Finalized visa application form (in advance when applying).
Evidence of onward or back ticket (confirmed air ticket).
Evidence of accommodation, hotel booking or address of the sponsor.
Evidence of enough money to spend in the UAE.
Receipt of visa fee (visa-on-arrival, which can be paid at the immigration).
You have to have a qualifying visa or residence permit of US, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore or Republic of Korea, which should be valid for at least six months, in case you are entitled to the visa-on-arrival.

Indian visitors are recommended to ensure that they fulfil the following eligibility requirements before travelling:

The passport should have a validity of at least six months of the time of arrival to the UAE.
Travel to travel must be to do one of the short-term business or transit. The separate visa/residence permit categories are needed in case of employment or long-term residence.
You are supposed to demonstrate the presence of onward/return travel and financial capacity during your stay.
When you are looking forward to the visa-on-arrival type, then you should have the qualifying foreign visa or the residence permit of at least six months (US, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Korea).
When you are not eligible for visa-on-arrival and then you have to pre-apply a visit visa through an airline, travel agency or sponsor.
The duration of stay under the visa will be based on the type of visa applied- e.g. 14 days to eligible arrivals, or 30-60 days to regular visit visas- and you have to leave or seek extension before your stay expires.

Do Indian citizens obtain a visa on arrival in the UAE?

Yes - Indian nationals themselves with a valid visa or residence permit to the US, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore or Korea (valid at least six months) will be granted a visa on entry, provided they are staying up to 14 days. In the case of others, who lack such documents, they are required to apply for a visit visa in advance.

Do I necessarily have to get a visa beforehand?

No. since you are not eligible to visa-on-arrival, yes, you need to get a UAE visit visa (tourist/business) visa ahead of time with an airline, approved travel agency or sponsor.

What is the duration of stay allowed on a tourist visa?

A standard visit visa is also subject to 30 days of stay (single entry) and in some instances 60 days. The extension in terms of additional days (more than 30) can be allowed to be processed. In case of the visa-on-arrival (qualified holders) the maximum duration is 14 days, and it may be extended to 14 days.

What is processing time and charges?

Any standard visit visa processing time is usually 3-4 working days when done through airlines/travel agents. The prices depend on the type and time period (e.g. 30-day single entry, 60-day multiple entries). Visa-on-arrival fee is less and it is paid at entry.

Am I allowed to extend my tourist visa in UAE?

Yes — extensions are possible. Visit visas can enable you to renew your stay (usually by 30 days intervals) when requested in time. Visa-on-arrival (14 days) may be also increased to 14 days in case it is allowed.

The step-by-step guide to Indian travelers is as follows:

Select your visa type – Select whether you are eligible to get visa-on-arrival or you need to apply beforehand (tourist, business or transit).
Check passport validity Your Indian passport must have a minimum of six months and a number of blank pages.
Prepare necessary documents - Passport scans, photographs, flight plan, hotel evidence, funds statement, invitation letter (only in case of necessity).
Apply through airline/travel agent or sponsor - In case of prior application, the application is to be submitted by an airline or authorised agency with the documents and the fee would be paid.
Get visa confirmation (e-Visa) - In case of pre-arranged visas you will receive an e-visa or authorization prior to travel; carry a printed copy.
In UAE - Arrival Produce your passport, visa or entry permit, onward ticket, accommodation documentation and pay landing charges as needed.
Extension (where necessary) - In case you are planning to remain longer than the given stay, request extension at an immigration centre before it runs out.
Make an Exit before expiry - Make sure that you leave or renew/stay within legal limits; otherwise, you can face fines or immigration related issues.

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UAE visa for Indians

India

India

United Arab Emirates

yes

no

Tourist

7000

3 - 4 days

14 days

60 days

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