🇦🇪United Arab Emirates

Visa on arrival may be available

A visa must be obtained for this nationality and purpose under the stored rule. Issuing the visa and granting entry remain decisions of the relevant authority.

Visa type

Tourist visa arranged in advance through an airline, hotel or licensed UAE tour operator. Visa on arrival only for Indian ordinary passport holders who also hold a valid US Green Card or a valid UK or EU residence visa

Validity

GDRFA visa on arrival: valid 14 days from issuance. Standard tourist visa validity is not published on u.ae

Maximum stay

14 days on the GDRFA route, extendable once for a further 14 days

Processing time

48 hours (GDRFA visa on arrival route)

Government fee

253 (GDRFA visa on arrival route for Green Card, UK or EU residence holders). Standard tourist visa fee is charged by the sponsor and is not published by u.ae AED

GDRFA India specific route verified in full. The u.ae standard tourist visa page does not publish India specific fee or validity.

• Valid passport, at least 6 months validity for the GDRFA route
• Personal photograph on a white background
• GDRFA route only: valid US Green Card, or valid UK or EU residence visa
• Standard route: sponsorship by an airline, hotel or licensed UAE tour operator

The official authority's list is the one that counts. Requirements differ by applicant.

1. 01Confirm which route applies to you
2. 02Standard route: ask your airline, hotel or licensed tour operator to sponsor and submit the application
3. 03GDRFA route: apply on the GDRFA Dubai smart portal with your residence document
4. 04Pay the fee and wait for the electronic visa
5. 05Carry the approval and supporting documents when you travel

Visa and entry requirements can change and may depend on your nationality, travel purpose, individual circumstances and intended dates. Always verify the latest requirements with the relevant government, embassy, consulate or official visa authority before applying or travelling.