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Do India passport holders need a visa to visit UAE?

eVisa or visa-on-arrival required. AED 100 for 14 days (VOA with eligible residence visa). eVisa from AED 350. Indian ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter the UAE — but there are multiple pathways. The main routes are: (1) a pre-arranged eVisa for tourism (30 or 60 days, AED 350-650), (2) a 14-day visa-on-arrival for AED 100 if you hold a valid US/UK/EU/Schengen/CA/AU/NZ/JP/SG/KR residence permit (since 7 January 2024), or (3) the standard tourist visa via sponsor or travel agency. Indian passport must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival. eVisas are typically processed in 3-5 working days; same-day options exist at premium.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-27
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-27
Visa type
eVisa or visa-on-arrival
Maximum stay
14, 30, 60 days (single or multiple entry)
per entry
Entries
Single or multiple by visa type
from issue date
Visa fee
AED 100 (14-day VOA) to AED 2,000+ (long multi-entry)
consular fee only
Processing time
Minutes (VOA) to 5 working days (eVisa)
standard track
Validity
Up to 5 years for multi-entry visa
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check passport validity
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival, with 1 blank page.
· 6-month rule
/02
Choose your visa pathway
VOA AED 100 (14 days) if you have eligible third-country residence; eVisa AED 350 (30 days) or AED 650 (60 days) for standard tourism; sponsor-based visa via travel agency or relative in UAE.
· VOA vs eVisa
/03
Apply for eVisa
Apply via Emirates/Etihad airline portals, ICP UAE Smart Services app, or accredited travel agency. Upload passport, photo, and confirmation of return ticket.
· online application
/04
Pay fees
AED 100 (14-day VOA) collected on arrival at Dubai/Abu Dhabi airports; eVisa fees paid online. Cash, card, and select e-wallets accepted at counters.
· AED 100-650
/05
Arrive in the UAE
Use e-gates (Smart Gates) at DXB/DWC/AUH if you have an eVisa. VOA applicants must queue at the manual counter to receive the stamp.
· Smart Gates
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

9 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 9 complete
Indian passport
Valid 6 months on arrival, 1 blank page
Return or onward ticket
Required at boarding and immigration
Accommodation address
Hotel booking or host's address
eVisa printout / VOA receipt
Physical copy recommended
Third-country residence (if VOA)
Original US/UK/EU/Schengen/CA/AU/NZ/JP/SG/KR residence card or visa — digital copies not accepted
Funds evidence
USD 500+ recommended if asked
Travel insurance
Recommended; UAE healthcare is private and expensive
Sponsor/invitation letter
If applying through resident sponsor
PCR/vaccination certificate
Not required as of 2026
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa on Arrival (14 days)AED 100Requires eligible third-country residence visa or Green Card
VOA extension (14 more days)AED 250Once, at GDRFA office before initial visa expires
eVisa (30 days single)AED 350Most common tourist visa via airline or ICP app
eVisa (60 days single)AED 650Longer-stay tourism
Multi-entry tourist visa (5 years)AED 650Up to 90 days per stay, 180 days max per year
Overstay finesAED 50/dayPlus AED 250 service fee on exit
Total estimateAED 100 — AED 650incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa on Arrival
Minutes
Manual counter at DXB/AUH/DWC airports with eligible third-country residence.
eVisa (30 days)
3-5 working days
Apply via Emirates/Etihad airline portals or ICP UAE Smart Services app.
Express eVisa
24 hours
Higher fee; available through select agencies and airline platforms.
Multi-entry tourist visa
3-5 working days
5-year multi-entry option for frequent visitors.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Insufficient travel evidence
No return ticket, vague itinerary, or unclear accommodation can lead to refusal.
Low
/02
VOA eligibility confusion
Only Indian passport holders with valid US/UK/EU/Schengen/CA/AU/NZ/JP/SG/KR residence get VOA. Digital copies are not accepted at the counter.
Medium
/03
Insufficient funds
AED 3,000+ shown on cards or cash is recommended for tourists.
Low
/04
Past UAE overstays
Prior overstays heavily affect future visa approvals and entries.
Medium
/05
Prohibited items
Strict rules on alcohol (only at licensed venues), pork, drugs (severe penalties), and certain medications requiring import permits.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Present your passport and UAE entry permit or eVisa approval. The officer decides the final entry stamp and stay conditions.
/02
Customs
Declare restricted goods and large cash amounts when required. Keep medicines in original packaging with prescriptions.
/03
Connectivity
Airport SIM and eSIM options are widely available in Dubai and Abu Dhabi arrivals halls.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-27
India to UAE route verified
Confirmed eVisa pricing, 14-day VOA AED 100 for eligible Indian passport holders, ICP/airline application pathways.
2025-11-09 · major
UAE clarified VOA rules for Indians
UAE confirmed that physical proof of third-country residence is required at the counter; digital copies are not accepted.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Indian citizens need a visa for the UAE?—
Yes — Indian ordinary passport holders need a visa for the UAE. Options include an eVisa (30 or 60 days, AED 350-650), a 14-day visa-on-arrival (AED 100) for holders of US/UK/EU/Schengen/CA/AU/NZ/JP/SG/KR residence, or a sponsor-based visa.
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