UAE visa for Indian passport holders

Tourist visa required (usually 30 days). Visa on arrival (14 days) if you hold a valid US visa or green card, or a UK, EU, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore or South Korea visa or residence permit.

Visa fee: US$90 (about ₹8,630).

How to apply

Apply only on the official site: u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id. Agents and look-alike sites charge extra.
Usually 3 to 5 working days through your airline or a UAE-licensed agent.
Apply at least 14 days before you fly.
Print the approval and keep a copy on your phone for check-in and immigration.

Documents to keep ready

Passport valid for at least 6 months after you arrive, with two blank pages
Recent passport-size photo (digital copy for online forms)
Hotel bookings for every night
Return or onward flight ticket

Also good to know: Hotels add the Dubai Tourism Dirham, about AED 7–20 per room per night.

Rules change; check the official site before you apply. TripBondhu is not a visa agent and does not process applications.

Frequently asked questions

Do Indians need a visa for UAE?

Tourist visa required (usually 30 days). Visa on arrival (14 days) if you hold a valid US visa or green card, or a UK, EU, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore or South Korea visa or residence permit.

How much does the UAE visa cost for Indians?

The fee is US$90 (about ₹8,630) per person.

How long does the UAE visa take?

Usually 3 to 5 working days through your airline or a UAE-licensed agent. Apply at least 14 days before you fly to leave room for delays.

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