Visa & entry · United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates visa for Indians

Q: Do Indians need a visa for United Arab Emirates?

Yes. An e-Visa for ₹6,500, ready in 3–5 working days. It’s valid for 60 days from the day you enter.

Yes. An e-Visa for ₹6,500, ready in 3⁠–⁠5 working days.

It’s valid for 60 days from the day you enter. Visa on arrival (14 days) — only with a valid US visa/green card, or a residence permit from the UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea or Singapore costs ₹2,300. ICP federal fee AED 100 at the airport or via ICP smart services (GDRFA Dubai's portal charges AED 253 with its service fee); extendable once for another 14 days for AED 250. The qualifying visa/permit must have 6+ months left. Without one of these, Indian tourists need a pre-arranged visa.

Checked 26 Oct 2026 against GDRFA Dubai — visa on arrival for Indian citizens residing in the US, UK or EU ↗ · +4 more

Checked 26 Oct 2026One visa, every cityAbu Dhabi · Dubai

Fee₹6,500Per person

Valid for60 daysFrom the day you enter

Processing3–5 daysWorking days

Typee-VisaApply before you fly

What documents do I need for a United Arab Emirates visa?Four, all as PDF or JPG

Scan each one before you start the form. The passport must have six months left on the day you fly in, not the day you apply.

Travelling with a child? The child needs their own visa on their own passport. Same fee.

Keep these ready

Passport (6 months validity)
Passport-size photo (white background)
Confirmed return ticket
Hotel booking confirmation

How do I apply for a United Arab Emirates visa from India?Three steps, 3–5 working days

Apply via your airline (Emirates/Etihad/IndiGo) or dubai.vfs.com
Upload documents and pay online
Receive e-Visa PDF by email in 3–5 working days

Checked 26 Oct 2026 against GDRFA Dubai — visa on arrival for Indian citizens residing in the US, UK or EU ↗ · +4 more

Is there another way in?Visa on arrival

Visa on arrival (14 days) — only with a valid US visa/green card, or a residence permit from the UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea or Singapore · ₹2,300. ICP federal fee AED 100 at the airport or via ICP smart services (GDRFA Dubai's portal charges AED 253 with its service fee); extendable once for another 14 days for AED 250. The qualifying visa/permit must have 6+ months left. Without one of these, Indian tourists need a pre-arranged visa

Visa on arrival (60 days, single entry) — same eligibility as the 14-day option · ₹5,750. AED 250 via ICP; issued as a single-entry visa that cannot be extended, so pick this only if you know you are staying past 28 days. Overstay fine is AED 50 a day on either option

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e-VisaMost people₹6,50060 days
Visa on arrival (14 days) — only with a valid US visa/green card, or a residence permit from the UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea or Singapore₹2,300ICP federal fee AED 100 at the airport or via ICP smart services (GDRFA Dubai's portal charges AED 253 with its service fee); extendable once for another 14 days for AED 250. The qualifying visa/permit must have 6+ months left. Without one of these, Indian tourists need a pre-arranged visa
Visa on arrival (60 days, single entry) — same eligibility as the 14-day option₹5,750AED 250 via ICP; issued as a single-entry visa that cannot be extended, so pick this only if you know you are staying past 28 days. Overstay fine is AED 50 a day on either option

Questions people askBefore they apply

How early should I apply for a United Arab Emirates visa? Allow 3–5 working days for processing and apply at least two weeks before you fly; longer around Diwali and the New Year.

Can Indians get a United Arab Emirates visa on arrival? Visa on arrival (14 days) — only with a valid US visa/green card, or a residence permit from the UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea or Singapore. ICP federal fee AED 100 at the airport or via ICP smart services (GDRFA Dubai's portal charges AED 253 with its service fee); extendable once for another 14 days for AED 250. The qualifying visa/permit must have 6+ months left. Without one of these, Indian tourists need a pre-arranged visa.

Is the visa the same for Abu Dhabi and Dubai? Yes. One United Arab Emirates visa covers Abu Dhabi, Dubai.

How long can I stay in United Arab Emirates on it? 60 days from the day you enter; visa on arrival (14 days) — only with a valid us visa/green card, or a residence permit from the uk, eu, australia, canada, japan, new zealand, south korea or singapore is the alternative.